THE head of MI5 has highlighted the case of a 16-year-old from Inverclyde who plotted a deadly mosque attack as he warned of a growing threat from young right-wing extremists.

The SNP’s backing for the pension triple lock is not political, First Minister John Swinney said as he recommitted to the policy if he was in charge of an independent Scotland.

Sir Ken McCallum said it was openly documented that Russia sought to interfere in the 2016 referendum following a row over Andy Burnham’s comments.