Gary Lineker’s BBC suspension like something from ‘Putin’s Russia’, says Labour – as it happened

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• Gary Lineker suspension echoes Putin's Russia, says Labour

Humza Yousaf, the Scottish health secretary who is seen by many as the frontrunner in the SNP leadership contest, claimed this morning that his support has dramatically increased" among SNP voters.

Speaking on a visit in Dundee, he acknowledged that he and his opponents' approval ratings were a long way behind Nicola Sturgeon's. What we're trying to do is build upon that legacy," he said.

In three weeks I've also quadrupled my support among the Scottish public.

If I've been able to do that in three weeks, I believe that bodes well for the next three months and even the next three years.