Murder investigation launched after woman found stabbed in her home

Scottish Labour MPs pose for photo with PM outside No 10

Scottish Labour's MPs met Keir Starmer at No 10 ahead of being sworn in at Westminster. The general election saw the number of the party's Scottish MPs rise from two - Ian Murray and Michael Shanks - to 37. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Green MPs welcomed to Westminster

Green Party Co-Leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay have welcomed their two other MPs to Westminster, having secured four seats in the general election last week. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Swinney: I'll put pressure on Westminster over independence

John Swinney says if he were to be re-elected as Scottish First Minister, he would "intensify pressure" on Parliament over Scotland's bid for independence and accuses the Westminster government of "escaping scrutiny" on the subject. After launching his party's manifesto, the SNP leader adds "we cannot be climate deniers" and that it is "irresponsible" of the prime minister to pledge to authorise 100 new oil and gas licenses. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Voters encouraged to ‘start saving’ in new Tory campaign

Voters have been encouraged to “start saving” if they vote Labour as part of a new campaign launched by the Conservatives. The message was seen plastered on a van as it travelled through Westminster, London. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn