Tom Gordon

Flora Kelsey, 98, from Corstorphine in Edinburgh West, says she may have been robbed of her last ever chance to take part in an election after her postal vote did not arrive on time.

John Swinney has admitted the election was 'incredibly tough' for the SNP as he promised to 'reflect' on what it meant for the independence campaign.

Sir Keir Starmer yesterday served notice on John Swinney that he wants him out of Bute House in less than two years. He was echoed by Anas Sarwar, who said the party was working towards victory.

The SNP was accused of having a ­culture of 'festering misogyny' by a former MP yesterday as its civil war raged on.

Kate Forbes has admitted the SNP has a problem with misogyny in its ranks and must 'make changes'. The deputy First Minister accepted some women had suffered 'very difficult experiences'.

Ruth Davidson has intervened in the debate over the next UK ­Conservative leader, urging the party to take its time and 'get this decision right'.

Trust in the SNP Government has plunged to an all-time low amid serious concerns about the NHS . Public discontent is its highest since devolution began in 1999, according to new figures.

Scottish families have been warned they will see 'mountains' of rubbish pile up in the streets this summer after trade unions rejected a pay offer.

John Swinney has been accused of 'sitting on his hands' as he warned there is no money available to head off the threat of widespread bin strikes.

The SNP is home to a 'culture of hate', one of its most prominent figures has said amid the party's civil war. In a brutal assessment, former MP Joanna Cherry the state of the party was 'depressing'