Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard says while MPs cannot make a decision, too many people in the real world are having to make “heart-breaking decisions” after a decade of Tory austerity.

Over half a million food packages were handed out in Scotland in the last 18 months, he says.

Mr Leonard says: “Brexit isn’t the only reason Theresa May must go.”

The first minister agrees with this assessment, adding that "if Labour hadn't teamed up with the Tories" on Better Together, May would not be the prime minister of Scotland.

Mr Carlaw says there is no alternative to the prime minister's deal, which is supported by 27 EU countries and businesses in Scotland.

The national interest is served by backing the deal and getting on with it, he argues.

Ms Sturgeon retorts the prime minister's deal is not even backed by her own party.

The first minister insists "that deal is dead".

Mr Carlaw says the first minister doesn't stand up for the Scottish interest, but the nationalist interest.

He goes on to highlight that all eight options on the table at the Commons yesterday were rejected.

Doesn't the result demonstrate that the best way forward is to support the prime minister's deal?, he asks.

Ms Sturgeon says the compromise the SNP put forward was not on the ballot paper last night.

She goes on the highlight that both a customs union and a 'People's Vote' secured more votes than the PM's deal has done.

Mr Carlaw retorts there was no principle in the way the SNP voted last night and in contrast the prime minister has said she is willing to resign to get Brexit through.

He accuses the first minister of obsession.

Ms Sturgeon repies she has to laugh at Mr Carlaw raising the prime minister's stance pointing out Mrs May is saying 'if you don't back me I'll stay'.

"Mrs May is the only prime minister who has tried to fall on her own sword and missed", Ms Sturgeon says to laughter in the chamber.

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The Brexit process remains in deadlock as MPs struggle to find a consensus on the next steps.

The Commons failed to find a majority for a way forward after voting for eight different options on Wednesday.

And while some senior Brexiteers have moved towards supporting Theresa May's deal, the MPs she relies on in the DUP have refused to alter their stance.

The PM won some support by saying she would resign ahead of the next round of EU negotiations if her deal passes.

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Tory deputy leader Jackson Carlaw says demonstrations are a democratic right and gets back to his question.

He says SNP MPs refused to back the policy on Brexit they have been demanding.

Is it not the case when push comes to shove it is not about Brexit but the obsession with independence?, the Scottish Conservative deputy leader asks.

The first minister points out the Tory Scottish secretary abstained last night.

Nicola Sturgeon says the options of staying in the single market and customs union was not on the ballot paper last night.

She argues the whole process is such a mess that stopping Brexit must be the priority.

Proceedings are suspended for a moment due to shouting from the gallery.

Mr Wheelhouse says a range of work has been undertaken by the Civil Aviation Authority, trade unions and industry since the accident, including a safety review.

Mr Macdonald highlights further deaths of offshore workers and calls for a full public inquiry.

The minister says the Scottish government engages strongly with the regulators, though helicopter safety is reserved.

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An inquiry into the deaths of 16 men in a North Sea helicopter crash concluded that the accident could have been prevented.

All on board died when the Bond Super Puma came down in 2009.

Relatives have called for a criminal inquiry, but the Crown Office defended its decision not to prosecute.

Sheriff Principal Derek Pyle said the precautions which might have avoided the deaths, external included following agreed procedures and communications.

He said the operators had considered replacing part of the gearbox just a week before the crash but did not do so because of a failure of communication with the manufacturer.

Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald asks whether the Scottish government considers that enough has been done to address workforce concerns regarding helicopter safety in the North Sea since the disaster 10 years ago this week.

Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse confirms he had a meeting to discuss Hunterston B in February with with Office for Nuclear Regulation.

The reactor will only be allowed to restart if it is safe to do so, he adds.

Mr Greer calls for a "just transition" for all workers at Hunterston.

The minister says the government will do everything it can to support workers but he does not want to pre-judge the outcome of the Office for Nuclear Regulation's assessment.

The first pictures have emerged of cracking in the graphite bricks which make up the core of nuclear reactors at Hunterston B Power Station in Ayrshire.

Reactor three has not produced electricity since cracks were found to be forming more quickly than expected.

About 370 hairline fractures have been discovered which equates to about one in every 10 bricks in the reactor core.

Owner EDF Energy says it does intend to seek permission from the Office of Nuclear Regulation (ONR) to restart.

It first has to prove it can still shut down the North Ayrshire reactor, which has not produced electricity for a year, in all circumstances.

• Over 350 cracks found in Hunterston B nuclear reactor

Green MSP Ross Greer asks the Scottish government, in light of further delays in reopening Hunterston nuclear power station, what discussions it has had with the Office for Nuclear Regulation to ensure that it will not be allowed to reopen unless safety standards are met.

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After general questions, the usual extensive coverage of FMQs.

Then we have a member’s debate led by Labour MSP Rhoda Grant entitled ‘Condemnation of Misogyny, Racism, Harassment and Sexism’.

After that the economy and fair work ministers will be quizzed by portfolio questions.

Finally the Scottish government will lead a debate entitled ‘Progressing Towards a Fairer Scotland for Disabled People’.