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Earlier this year the first minister, John Swinney, told BBC Scotland News he hoped Trump's affinity for Scotland - where his mother came from - would help in negotiations about tariffs.

Swinney had spoken to Trump in December 2024, the month after the businessman defeated Kamala Harris in the US presidential election.

First Minister John Swinney said he was "sorry to see" Harvie was stepping down.

First Minister John Swinney has offered to visit a primary school after it was targeted in a number of sectarian attacks.

In his response, Swinney said the school has been acknowledged by Education Scotland and His Majesty's chief inspector of education to be outstanding.