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A petition calling on Theresa May to cancel Brexit by revoking Article 50 has attracted more than half a million signatures.

Parliament's petitions website crashed on Thursday morning because of the high volume of traffic.

It comes as the prime minister heads to Brussels to ask the EU for a delay to next Friday's Brexit date.

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt told BBC Radio 4's Today revoking Article 50 was possible but "highly unlikely".

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Mr Harvie calls for a 'People's Vote'.

The first minister says if all else fails then MPs must revoke Article 50.

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Ms Sturgeon says the prime minister's comments failed to show she accepts her responsibility.

The first minister insists Theresa May must change course before it is too late and take responsibility for the mess we are in.

On indyref2 she says it is reasonable to wait and see what clarity emerges in the next few days even if that is just clarity that there is no clarity.

She adds letting people in Scotland choose independence is the best way forward.

Green co-convener Patrick Harvie pays tribute to the reaction of New Zealand following the shootings.

He says Scotland needs independence, following the failures of Brexit, and says governments need to beware of far right attitudes.

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Tory MSP Liam Kerr raises concerns about Cove Harbour fishing community.

The first minister pledges to look into it.

SNP MSP Alasdair Allan asks for pressure to be brought to bear against OfGem in relation to electricity supply to the Western Isles.

Ms Sturgeon says every effort will be made to address this.

Labour MSP Jackie Baillie raises the issue of a Scottish Sikh man being held in India.

The first minister details efforts made on behalf of Sagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, who was arrested in Punjab last November.

Tory MSP Miles Briggs goes on waiting times for cleft services.

The health secretary will look into this responds Ms Sturgeon.

Mr Leonard says there are fewer domestics, porters and laundry staff in the Glasgow area.

He adds there is a parliamentary inquiry and call for a commitment to reverse the decline in these job numbers.

We will continue to work with health boards to ensure staffing levels are safe, says Ms Sturgeon.

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Communication between infection control nurses and maintenance staff at a Glasgow hospital hit by a series of outbreaks was "not particularly great", MSPs have been told.

Holyrood's health committee launched an inquiry in the wake of problems at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Two people died after contracting an infection related to pigeon droppings.

MSPs were told a "backlog" of repairs had built up and that there were issues with communication about the work.

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Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard adds his deep felt condolences to the family and friends of all those who lost loved ones in the Christchurch terrorist attack.

Mr Leonard pivots to health and asks: "Why is there a staffing crisis in the NHS?"

The first minister denies there is a crisis, pointing out record staffing levels.

Mr Leonard raises concerns about the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he says the number of cleaners has fallen to 440.

Why are fewer people being employed on the frontline to keep patients safe.

The first minister says it is imperative that all health boards maintain the right levels of staff.

Mr Carlaw says the Scottish Conservatives have set out a plan to get drug users into treatment programmes.

The first minister says she will consider the points Mr Carlaw has raised.

Ms Sturgeon adds that we must be open to new thinking and she pledges to ensure the right strategies are in place.

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Street drugs being sold as valium are responsible for an unprecedented number of drug-related deaths in Glasgow, experts have warned.

Early data shows there was a 43% rise in the number of people who died of drugs overdoses from January to October last year, compared with 2017.

An increasing number of drug-users were also treated for non-fatal overdoses across the city.

One expert warned that people who use the drug were "dicing with death".

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Mr Carlaw moves to the issue of drug deaths.

The first minister explains drugs users become more vulnerable as they get older.

Ms Sturgeon points to fewer deaths in under-25s.

The Scottish Conservative deputy leader ask how it can be right to spend millions on methadone programmes while a programme has been cut at Barlinnie.

Ms Sturgeon says the new alcohol and drugs strategy will address this.

The first minister cites increased funds to tackle this very serious issue.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon begins by paying tributes to the victims of the terrorist attack in Christchurch.

Ms Sturgeon pays heartfelt condolences to the people of New Zealand and adds the world stands in solidarity with them.

She cites Police Scotland reassurance patrols around mosques and her visit to a moque

The first minister agrees with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern who has called for a global fight to root out racist right-wing ideology.

Scottish Conservative deputy leader Jackson Carlaw associates himself with her comments.

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Transport Secretary Michael Matheson says renewal is necessary to show the person is still eligible.

He accepts it may be a nuisance for those with a permanent condition.

Mr Balfour asks how a costly and demeaning process fits with the dignity and respect agenda the Scottish government has espoused.

The minister replies the process has been simplified and is in no way like the DWP process.

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Tory MSP Jeremey Balfour asks the Scottish government for what reason Transport Scotland requires disabled people to renew their National Entitlement Card every three years, including when their disability is permanent or progressive.

Integration Joint Boards are responsible, says Housing Minister Kevin Stewart.

We intend to issue new guidance later this year, he says.

Ms Dugdale says it's almost impossible to track the money now, and how can we follow the money.

That's why the review is taking place, responds the minister.

Labour MSP Kezia Dugdale asks how the housing minister aims to improve the transparency, accessibility and reporting of home adaptation funding.