Labour MSP Neil Findlay asks if airport expansion and new flight routes are Scottish government policies. 

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she wants Scotland to have links with the rest of the world.

Ms sturgeon says "she makes no apology" for wanting links to be as good as they can be. 

SNP MSP Gillian Martin asks about human rights and the scrapping of the Human Rights Act.

Ms Sturgeon says the SNP will vigorously stand against the scrapping of the Human Rights Act.

Mr Rennie asks why won't the first minister say she will put that EU policy in her manifesto.

The Scottish Lib Dem leader says Ms Sturgeon has only ever cared about independence and is trying to get Brexit supporters back on side.

Mr Rennie again asks will the EU policy be in the manifesto.

Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie says the SNP's deputy leader Angus Robertson struggled to explain his party's Europe policy, despite being asked five times.

He became "so desperate" he asked listeners to suggest it, he says.

The first minister says the SNP want Scotland to remain members of the EU.

Ms Sturegon says the doubt is around the Lib Dem policy on this matter or any other matter.

The Scottish Labour leader asks if a vote for the SNP in this general election is a vote for indyref2.

Ms Sturgeon says the mandate for another referendum was won in the Scottish Parliament election last year.

She says this general election is about standing up to the Tories and it is Labour's fault the Tories are in power.

The first minister says "Labour are unelectable and utterly useless".

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Jeremy Corbyn has ruled out any post-election coalition with the Scottish National Party.

The SNP has said it would be prepared to work with other parties to keep the Tories out of power.

But the Labour leader said he did not regard the SNP as progressive.

Prime Minister Theresa May has said the choice in the coming election was "strong leadership" from the Tories or a Labour government "propped up" by smaller parties.

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Ms Dugdale says it suits the SNP for the Tories to stay in power.

The Scottish Labour leader says the only thing the SNP has ever cared about is independence.

She asks which is more important - kicking the Tories out of office or another divisive referendum?

The first minister points out that Ms Dugdale said Jeremy Corbyn was unelectable and she says she agrees with her on that.

Ms Sturgeon adds that the only thing standing between an out of control Tory government is the SNP. 

SNP MPs abstained as the House of Commons overwhelmingly backed the prime minister's plan for a snap general election.

MPs voted by 522 to 13 in favour of Theresa May's proposal to hold a general election on 8 June.

Mrs May has argued an election will help the UK make a success of Brexit and provide long-term certainty.

The SNP had said it supports fixed-term parliaments, but would not stand in the way of an early election.

However, Natalie McGarry and Michelle Thomson - who are both sitting as independents after being suspended from the SNP - voted against an election.

Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale says the first minister has joined her in calling out the Tories on the "horrific rape clause". 

Ms Dugdale asks why the SNP abstained yesterday instead of voting with Labour to get rid of the Tories.

Ms Sturgeon says it was Labour that trooped through the lobby with Tories at Westminster.

She says: "You know the one that has Turkeys and Christmas written above it."

A demonstration was held in Glasgow last week against the so-called "rape clause" in changes to tax credits.

Reforms of the welfare system which came into force in April mean child tax credits are now capped at two children.

A clause in the new rules means mothers who have a third child as a result of rape can be exempted - but would have to provide evidence to do so.

There has been a political row over the policy, which First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called "disgusting".

Ms Sturgeon says: "Shame on Ruth Davidson and shame on the Conservatives."

The first minister says the Scottish Conservative leader has refused to say the rape clause is wrong and that is "utterly shameful".

In full electioneering mode the first minister says only the SNP can protect Scotland from the Tories.

Ruth Davidson says her party will set out its vision of the UK as a force for good in the UK.

Also in full electioneering mode she says the Tories will stand against indyref2.

Ms Davidson asks if Ms Sturgeon is seeking an alliance with Jeremy Corbyn.

The first minister says he will "not be going anywhere near Number 10 Downing Street".

Scotland's Conservative Party leader Ruth Davidson has voiced criticism over what she has called "deeply damaging" misinformation on the so-called rape clause.

Reforms of the welfare system which came into force in April mean child tax credits are now capped at two children.

A clause in the new rules means mothers who have a third child as a result of rape can be exempted - but would have to provide evidence to do so.

The first minister says it is abhorrent that the Tory government is forcing women to prove they have been raped before they get access to child tax benefits.   

She asks Ms Davidson if she supports the rape clause or thinks it is abhorrent.

Ms Davidson says if the first minister does not like two child tax policy she can change it.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says: "Let's think about the damage the Tories could do with a bigger majority."

The Scottish Conservative leader says Theresa May gave the commitment to the aid budget in East Kilbride.

Ms Davidson says Joan McAlpine said life under the Tories would be "hell on earth".

She says the SNP are writing "offensive trash".

Ms Sturgeon says Theresa May has refused to commit to the 0.7% GDP target for foreign aid.

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Reducing the UK government's commitment to foreign aid spending would cost lives, American billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has warned.

The Microsoft founder urged the UK to keep spending at least 0.7% of national income on foreign aid, saying it was proof of its goodwill and humanity.

Theresa May has refused to say if she will retain the spending pledge in the Conservative's election manifesto.

But the Scottish Tory leader pledged her own "absolute" commitment to it.

Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson says last night Bill Gates told her that the UK was the reason for the decrease in malaria deaths.

Ms Davidson says the SNP will say in the election that living in the UK under the Tories will be hell on earth.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she supports 0.7% of GDP helping the world's poorest communities and calls for Ruth Davidson to say it will be in the Tory manifesto for the general election.

Ms Sturgeon says the key issue for the general election will be who will stand up against a hard Brexit.

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We will now bring you extensive coverage of first minister's questions including the social media reaction as it happens.

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Housing Minister Kevin Stewart says energy efficiency is an infrastructure priority.

Mr Stewart says it is only fair that tenants who rent privately have access to an energy efficient home.

The minister says all renter properties should meet the appropriate levels of efficiency.

Mr Harper asks about the health benefits to private rent tenants of energy efficiency.

Mr Stewart says any tenant who has any issues with dampness should report these to their landlord.