SNP Deputy Leader Quits Over 'Intense Scrutiny'

The SNP's deputy leader Stewart Hosie is to step down from the position after weeks of reports that he had an affair. In his resignation letter to leader Nicola Sturgeon, Mr Hosie said: "I am writing to you firstly to apologise for any hurt and upset I have caused to friends, family and colleagues. The MP for Dundee East is alleged to have had an affair with Westminster journalist Serena Cowdy, who was previously said to have been involved with Angus MacNeil, who represents Na h-Eileanan an Iar