With the Liberal Democrats whimpering along in the polls, today’s biggest focus will be on the party’s manifesto launch and whether it can entice voters to back Tim Farron’s vision.
Closer to home, Willie Rennie has been campaigning hard in the Bridge of Don area, visiting a local nursery and accusing the SNP of being more focused on independence than expanding free early learning and childcare.
The Tories are in hot water on two fronts and Holyrood is set to receive a visit to mark a very solemn occasion.
Here are today’s top stories…
Willie Rennie: SNP’s obsession with independence damaging free childcare expansion
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, Willie Rennie, has claimed the expansion of free early learning and childcare is being damaged by the SNP’s obsession with independence.
His warning came during a visit to Banbury Cross Nursery in the Gordon constituency to highlight the Scottish Government’s commitment to double free early learning and childcare by 2020.
Scots Tories women’s council vice-chair reported to police after comparing young SNP campaigners to Hitler Youth
The vice chair of a Scottish Conservatives women’s council has been reported to police after comparing young SNP campaigners to the Hitler Youth.
Nancy Duncan of Mintlaw is the newly-elected vice chair of the Conservative Women’s Scottish Council, in addition to being an office bearer for the Banff and Buchan Conservative & Unionist Branch.
PM accused of disrespecting nurses after turning down conference invitation
The Prime Minister has been accused of disrespecting nurses by turning down an invitation to speak to their annual conference.
Theresa May was asked to speak at the Royal College of Nursing event in Liverpool, but declined, and the Conservative Party did not send a speaker in her place.
Scottish Labour leader targets pro-Remain, pro-Union voters
The Scottish Labour leader will use a major campaign speech to appeal to voters in Scotland who backed remaining in the EU and the UK.
Speaking in Glasgow, Kezia Dugdale will say these voters are a “majority for change” and are not served by either the SNP or the Conservatives.
Jo Cox widower to meet Scots leaders to mark anniversary of her death
The widower of murdered MP Jo Cox will meet with Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and representatives of all the main parties during a visit to Holyrood later today.
Brendan Cox said he is “amazed and humbled” by the support people have shown for the UK-wide community event he is planning to mark the anniversary of Mrs Cox’s death.
And finally…
MSP taken to hospital after letter box bites back on campaign trail
An MSP had to receive hospital treatment after having his finger injured by a letter box while campaigning in Moray.
Richard Lochhead was delivering leaflets for the forthcoming general election in Dufftown when the flap snapped shut, trapping a finger on his right hand.
