'I don't think President Trump should come to Scotland at all. He's not welcome here' Lorna Slater says Donald Trump should not get a second state visit to the UK. The Scottish Greens co-leader says he 'can't be trusted' because of the suspension of military aid to Ukraine

'We have to hope that the United States remains our ally' The Scottish Government's External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson tells Kieran Andrews 'even saying that out loud remains a concern' #Ukraine #Russia #Trump

NEW: Scotland's Finance Secretary is to quit Holyrood at the 2026 election. Shona Robison (Shona Robison MSP) tells Kieran Andrews it was an 'incredibly difficult decision' not to stand for re-election. She was part of the original intake of MSPs in 1999

Lord Kim Darroch: US remains a reliable ally 'for the time being'. The former British Ambassador to the United States tells Tom Sheldrick he's not a fan of the term 'special relationship'. But he says bond between UK and US is 'unique'

'There is concern amongst Labour members and MPs' John McTernan, former Political Secretary to Tony Blair, warns benefit cuts could impact Labour's 'brand'. Last week the UK Government set out welfare changes aimed at saving £5 billion. itv.com/news/border/to…

'I am disappointed in the UK government's performance so far' - General Secretary of STUC. Roz Foyer tells Kieran Andrews Labour is in danger of lurching 'to the right' and 'punching down'. Full interview from STUC conference in Dundee: itv.com/news/border/20…

Former Borders MSP Lord Jeremy Purvis - whose 2004 attempt to introduce an assisted dying bill at Holyrood failed - tells Tom Sheldrick he doesn't share concerns about people travelling between Scotland and England if it is only legalised in one part of the UK

UK Gov could cut electricity bills by up to 30% by removing renewable subsidies, Climate Change Committee member Keith Bell says. But the Professor adds that the move would lead to either higher gas bills or taxes

NEW: Would Kate Forbes support Ash Regan's Prostitution Bill? Deputy First Minister says she's had 'long-standing interest in the Nordic Model' & 'we need to protect women and girls'. However, she says Scot Gov will make decision 'in due course'

EXC: Conservative council leader launches rap song 🎤 It's called 'Little Man' & is by Scottish Borders Council leader Euan Jardine. He says he wants to break stereotypes: 'I’m five foot one, I used to play basketball, I used to run, why can’t I rap?'

'We have taken their views into account.' Deputy first minister Kate Forbes MSP says statement on Galloway National Park tomorrow will give clarity on the proposals. The consultation ministers are responding to found a narrow majority against the idea.

NEW: COSLA warns of an 'alarming' rise in abuse towards councillors. President Shona Morrison says there is a 'worrying' level of threats against women leaders in particular.

'People will talk over you, they will shout at you.' Scottish Borders councillors Viv Thomson and Drummond Begg say they face abuse and threats at public meetings.

BREAKING: The Scottish Government has dropped plans for a Galloway National Park

Plans for a Galloway National Park have been dropped by the Scottish Government. Gregory Hoare explains how we got to this point 👇

NEW: Seven councillors in Dumfries and Galloway have quit the Scottish Conservatives amid a row over the leadership. The Tory group - led by Gail Macgregor - has run the council since 2023. It means the SNP now has the most members of any party on Dumfries and Galloway Council

EXC: Conservative administration of Dumfries & Galloway Council faces no confidence vote on 16 June. Leader Gail MacGregor (Gail Macgregor) is 'disappointed' 7 Tories defected & would 'love to continue' as leader. SNP hope to take control

First Minister John Swinney says he would 'welcome' an SNP-Labour coalition taking control of Dumfries & Galloway Council. The Conservative administration faces a no confidence vote, after 7 councillors defected. The FM was speaking to Andrew Learmonth

BREAKING: The leader of Dumfries & Galloway Council has stepped down. Conservative Gail Macgregor quit less than an hour before vote of no confidence, saying she was doing so with 'the heaviest of hearts'. New administration could be chosen at special meeting this afternoon

BREAKING: SNP has taken over leadership of Dumfries & Galloway council, after Conservative administration quit earlier today. Cllr Stephen Thomson elected new leader at special meeting, with Cllr Katie Hagmann as convenor