Two things we learned on the campaign trail today

1. Nicola Sturgeon accused Alex Salmond of putting independence at risk by trying to “bulldoze” his way to a Yes victory. In an interview with Sky News, she also insisted her key NHS spending pledge is only a “backstop” and funding could be even higher than proposed by the SNP.

2. The Scottish Conservatives launched their rural manifesto with a pledge to ensure communities were not left behind during the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.