18/05/2016 Reporting Scotland

Tonight, on Reporting Scotland:

Nicola Sturgeon reshuffles her Cabinet -

John Swinney goes to education and Derek Mackay

One of the women accused of murdering Liam Fee accepts

that she neglected the toddler by not seeking medical

Unemployment rises in Scotland again - business groups say it

should trigger an amber alert for the Government.

The former Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers, is the front runner

to take over at Celtic, with the club's

He's a great manager. He's proved that at Liverpool. I think he's a

worthy candidate for Celtic. We'll have the latest

from Celtic Park. Also on the programme,

PE Bond-style - bringing the running, jumping,

climbing sport of Parkour out Nicola Sturgeon has

unveiled her new Cabinet, stressing that her main focus

is to ensure a world-class To that end, the biggest change

she's made is to move the Deputy First Minister,

John Swinney, from His old job is split in two,

with Keith Brown becoming Economy Secretary and Derek Mackay promoted

to become Finance Secretary, to oversee the parliament's

new tax powers. With more details, here's our

political editor, Brian Taylor. With suitable solemnity the Lord

President accompanied by 14 other judges administers the oaths of

office to Nicola Sturgeon. She accepts

power with the customary nod. Signing the parchments she becomes

once more First Minister and keeper of the great seal of Scotland,

symbol of authority. Lord noted her duties would be

arduous. First duty, a Cabinet reshuffle at Bute House, her

official residence. First to arrive her deputy, John

Swinney. He moves from finance after nine years

to take charge of education, Ms Sturgeon's top priority. It is the

issue I want my Government and me as First Minister to be judged on.

It underlines the importance I have to give him the responsibility to

take forward the Government's agenda on that issue.

John Swinney's finance remit is split, with Keith Brown taking

charge of the economy, while newcomer Derek Mackay handles

finance, including tax powers. As part of that Angela Constance will

handle the new welfare powers. Getting his jacket on in readiness

Fergus Ewing arrives to join cabinet for

the first time. He moves from energy and the

controversial topic of fracking to take charge of the

pledge of universal broadband links. Three Cabinet Secretaries stay where

they are. Shona Robson at health, Michael Matheson at justice and

Fiona Hyslop at culture. But there are changes too. The

Scottish Government has ambitious targets to tackle climate change,

but has failed to meet them. That topic is

of the rural affairs department, where it was felt it was swamped.

Roseanna Cunningham takes charge as part of her environment brief.

Richard Delays over farm payments brought

criticism but his wants to focus on his children and his wife, who has

breast cancer. These things put life into perspective. I think after nine

years I want to take a back seat from Government. Also standing down

Alex Neil from social justice. The new team still ten in Cabinet,

still gender balanced, but with new remits for six Ministers to match

new priorities. Brian How do you assess today's reshuffle?

It is an intriguing thing at Holyrood. The opposition leaders are

wishing their personal best to the new incumbents, but stressing they

will be judged by results. In the case of John Swinney that is

literally true. The task he has been set is to close the so-called

attainment gap, school performance, the gap between those from richer

backgrounds and those from poorer backgrounds. He will be judged by

that result. Nicola Sturgeon says she wants her Government to be

judged on that. Ays she wants her Government to be judged on that.

Junior Ministers - four new names coming in for the first time. Mark

McDonald, Kevin Stuart and Shirley-Anne

Somerville. Jean Freeman, no strange er to Government. She was a special

adviser to Jack McConnell as the Labour First Minister. Brian, thank

you. As we've heard, the Queen has set

out the UK Government's But just over half of the bills

actually apply to Scotland and critics have dubbed it

a "wasted opportunity". Here's our Westminster

correspondent, Nick Eardley. day of pomp and ceremony at

Westminster. The Queen on her way to the House of Lords to set our

Government's plans for the next 12 months. My Government will continue

to work in co-operation with the devolved administrations to

implement the extensive new powers in the Scotland Act. But how much of

the speech is aliberalable north of the border? The Scotland Office says

13 the 21 bills apply to Scotland at least in part. That includes areas

like a crackdown on corruption, and extending high-speed broadband.

There was support for Audit Commission spaceport, with four

Scottish sites in the running. But other announcements like those on

prison reform and education don't apply.

The UK Government says that's a national consequence of more powers

being devolved. In the last session we passioned the Scotland Act, which

will make the Scottish Parliament one of the most powerful Parliaments

anywhere in the world. The real task now for the UK Government is to

work with the Scottish Government to make sure that that Act is

implemented. The Queen's Speech has said a lot of things they've said

before. They are talking about public finances, they've failed to

get the debt down and under control. There's a lot in the Queen's Speech

get the debt down and under control. which isn't relevant to Scotland

because of the devolved powers. A bit of a

damp squib all round really. The SNP set out its alternative programme.

It's Westminster leader thinks the speech should have offered more for

Scotland. This Queen's Speech have nothing to do with Scotland. It

is a missed opportunity to make changes, changes

to austerity, to boost growth. Boost growth. Exports, the economy - these

would have been good things, things the SNP proposed but unfortunately

the Tories aren't going to legislate on.

It is not long after the Queen's Speech that Westminster returns to

the business of politics. Over the next 12

many of the issues discussed here will be of importance to Scotland.

But as Holyrood gets more powers And Nick joins me now

from Westminster, where a Tory MSP has written to the standards

watchdog there, calling for an investigation

into the expenses of two SNP Hosie, had relationships with a

female journalist. It's claimed that the journalist spent time in a

hotel, which Mr McNeill had claimed under

MPs' expenses. Under the rules here, MPs are

perfectly entitled to claim for overnight accommodation, up to ?150

per night. There is no requirement for them to say who they were with.

But the Deputy Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party has

written to the Standards Commissioner saying that she should

look into these claims. He has also raised questions over Mr Hosie and

whether or not the woman spent time in accommodation funded

by the taxpayer with him. Tonight Mr McNeill issued a statement to the

BBC saying that all his expenses were

compliant with the rules. The SNP have also issued a pretty robust

statement, saying that the Conservatives are praying politics

with what are personal issues. One of the women accused

of murdering toddler Liam Fee has told a court that she never

assaulted the child and was in complete shock

when she realised he had died. But Nyomi Fee accepted that she'd

neglected him by not seeking medical Joanne Macaulay reports now

from the High Court in Livingston. of evidence from Nyomi Fee, seen

here on the right with partner and co accused Rachel Fee.

She herd screaming in his bedroom and when she went to investigate

another child said he had been standing on the toddler's leg and

had thrown him across the room. She said the boy

had his hands over Liam's mouth. The court heard

that Nyomi Fee had searched on the internet for advice on broken legs

and hips and she and Liam's mother had not taken the child to hospital

to seek medical attention. She was asked if

she agreed that would make her guilty of neglect.

She said yes. The prosecutor put it to her,

he was an in excruciating pain and you knew there was a risk of death

and you failed to get help. She replied, yes, that's right. He

said, you didn't care if you lived or died? She said, yes, di. He said,

but if you had cared, would have taken him to hospital.

Earlier Nyomi Fee's defence counsel asked about the day Liam died. She

said she found him looking white and lifeless but she denied there was

any delay in dialling 999. Mr Stuart asked:

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Still to come on tonight's programme: The fishing boat

which sank with the loss of three lives is brought to Clydebank

There's been another rise in unemployment in Scotland,

with the Federation of Small Businesses describing it

as an "unsettling" development which should trigger an amber

Our business and economy editor, Douglas Fraser, is here

But in Scotland, 53,000 fewer than the end of last year.

They weren't all becoming unemployed.

The big growth was in the number of Scots counted as not

But there was a small rise in unemployment,

up 8,000 in Scotland, a drop of 6,000 across the rest of the UK.

The unemployment rate used to be close, it doesn't look that way now.

It's higher only in north-east England.

The downturn in oil and gas is a big factor affecting Scotland

Redundancies have led to new beginnings, as Kevin Keane reports.

Just dive in. The shifting sands of business world can produce some

Just dive in. The shifting sands of astonishing outcomes. While tens of

thousands are losing their jobs, entrepreneurs are cashing in on

ideas like this 3D mapping in a sandpit. It allows for talk to be

transferred... Tristan is a former then near who's developed this new

tool to speed up the process for drilling wells. He says the downturn

meant he was pushing on an open door. Drilling operators have that

opportunity to take innovation and try alternative techniques which

wouldn't necessarily have been so easy to have justified at $115 a

barrel. When the operation could easily be provided at a profitable

without needing alternative tech niece. At this social enterprise,

they helped over 1200 people get their business ideas off the ground

last year. 6% South help because they were facing redundancy. Here,

they believe it is a bigger change driving entrepreneurs. Scotland is

becoming better an introducing the concept of enTRONureship at an

earlier stage. We, as an organisation, have been engaging

particularly over the last five years, with schools, the local

college, universities. From small ideas flow big creations.

Supportingent menures is seen as vital for developing future

Supportingent menures is seen as business, supporting entrepreneurs.

is confidence for business investment and among consumers.

Shop sales last month down more than 3% on April last year.

and grocery sales were down less than 2%.

A chillier April was partly to blame.

According to retailers, fashion and footwear have been 'feeble' -

An 18-year-old has appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court,

after the death of a nurse, who was knocked down in the city.

Dylan Jenkin was charged with causing death by dangerous

driving, and failing to stop when signalled by police.

and the case was continued for further inquiry.

33-year-old Jill Pirrie was walking home from work at the Edinburgh

Royal Infirmary last Thursday evening when she was killed.

The fishing boat which sank off the Western Isles last month

Investigators have taken the unusual move to raise her from the sea. Then

followed a journey by barge, taking two days to bring the boat from the

western isles to a quiet boat yard on the Clyde. The boat was at anchor

in benign weather conditions when in the early hours of the morning the

crew woke to find her taking on water and was forced to abandon

ship. The 29-year-old, Martin Johnson, and Chris Morris son from

Stornoway day. Lachlan Armstrong managed to swim the 250 metres to

shore. He has spoken of the life raft failing to inflate and their

attempts to make it float. Searches for the skipper were still

taking place. Rescue and research teams combing the area. He's press

#50u78ed dead. We have a dive survey before everything's touched. Every

hatch and door will be documented whether it's open or closed. We'll

have a reflection of that on the bottom. After that initial survey

undertaken by divers, the crab catch has to be cleared and then

investigators can get to work. The areas we look at once we're able to

access the vessel will be the material state of the vessel, the

condition of the pipework, the condition of the hull, the interior

of the vessel and also the life raft and things which may have saved the

fishermen's lives when they had to abandon the vessel. The boat sank in

just 15 metres of water and was reasonably close to land. This is a

tragedy which poses many questions. Inspectors hope to be able to get on

board the boat within the next couple of days. Their initial

examinations should takes in the middle of next week. After that,

parts of the vessel could be removed for forensic examination. It will be

into the start of next year, however, before their report will be

ready and released. Let's get the latest

sport now with David. Celtic hope to decide who they want

as their new manager within a couple of days according to the club's

major shareholder Dermot Desmond. He's told the BBC, over half a dozen

people have been interviewed. But, tonight, there appears to be

a clear front-runner. Our Senior Football Reporter Chris

McLaughlin is at Celtic Park. A big name emerging? Yeah, tonight,

David, everything points towards Brendan Rodgers, the former Swansea

and Liverpool manager has been a name in the frame for this job for

some time. We understand he held talks with representatives from

Celtic yesterday. Lengthy negotiations for the second time. We

understand he has an obvious track record. Led Swansea from the English

championship to the Premiership. Finished second with Liverpool two

years ago. Let's hear from the man who will ultimately make the

decision. I wouldn't speculate on who's the person at that point in

time. All the people we've interviewed merit the job. How many

has the club interviewed at the moment? In excess of six. And

Brendan Rodgers one of those managers? I can't tell a lie! Give

us your thoughts of him as a manager, what he did at Liverpool

and Swansea football club? He's a great manager. Proved that at

Liverpool. I think that he's a worthy candidate for Celtic as all

the other candidates are. David, it's worth pointing out before

Dermot Desmond spoke today, Celtic released a statement saying they'd

no preferred candidate as yet. They were working through a long list. As

it stands, everything points towards Brendan Rodgers. Thank you very

much. A decision on whether women

golfers are to be admitted as members at Muirfield

will be announced tomorrow. The East Lothian course

is on the Open championship circuit, most recently hosting

the event in 2013. A two thirds majority is required

for the change to take place. Muirfield and Royal Troon

are the only venues with male-only membership policies

to regularly host the Open. The Glasgow Warriors head coach

Gregor Townsend believes his team are good enough and mentally tough

enough to reach the final of this The defending champions finished

third in this season's league meaning they must win a tough away

tie to have the chance Murrayfield, the home of Scottish

rugby. This season, the venue for the final of the pro-12 league. To

reach it, the only Scottish team in the play-offs will have to do what

no other team's managed in the history of the competition. And that

is to win an away semi-final. COMMENTATOR: Glasgow, the ball is

broken. Here they are looking for the winner. They've got it. As if

the burden of history isn't enough, Glasgow's opponents, Connacht,

haven't lost at home since accept. They play with a lot of passionate

home. The atmosphere is similar to gas glow. Really noisy. Tough for

referees. It is important the referee on the day is strong and not

influence by crowd noise. Our players stay strong as well. If

decisions go against us, we keep focussed. I have cupeling belief in

this group of players we can come back with a win. The Warriors didn't

manage that a week-and-a-half ago. Connacht beating them in the regular

season. There's no no doubt it is pretty magical at the sports ground.

But it's the one-off gapes now. We know they'll come back stronger. We

have to prepare so we can give it our best shot. We know how hard it

will be. It's a huge challenge to go over there. Also a great occasion

and opportunity. The Glasgow captain's had the opportunity to

psych out his opposite number from Connacht and vice versa. Now they're

taking it though, both having eyes only for the pro-12 trophy. That's

tonight's sport. A school in Aberdeen says the

introduction of Parkour into the curriculum is improving the

confidence and fitness of pupils. The extreme sport, which is also

known as "free running", has grown in popularity

since it was featured in films And it's making its way from

the street into the school yard. Fiona Stalker's been to find out

what the buzz is about. This is PE Bond-style. All about

movement of the body, going over objects rather than round them.

Pushing boundaries. Land hand strong and roll to the side. Parkour is now

part of the curriculum here at the Northfield Academy. Pupils have

grabbed it with both hands. It is great for their fitness. Their

fitness's has developed, strength, cardiofitness. The things which keep

them coming back is enjoyment. It is a change for them. They're used to

being told don't climb up there, you'll hurt yourself doing that.

They've been taught how to do it safely. Built from a basic level.

Now it is a case of encouraging them, try that, see if you can get

to the top of that. This climbing, jumping and running sport began in

France notice 1980s. It is now bursting through school gates,

flying into the playground and in gym halls. Parkour Scotland, the

organisation which promotes the sport say there's been a big

increase in participation in the last couple of years. The recent

uptake of parkour in schools is hugely welcome. Introducing the

sport to a whole new audience and they can't get enough. It's really

cool. It is a bill different from football and basketball, badminton

and netball. You get a rush. You don't know what's going to happen

next. You hope for the best, really. I've always admired parkourists.

Jumping across roofs, jumping off buildings. It's really scary but,

yet, you really do enjoy the thrill afterwards. And with every pupil in

the school now getting the chance to experience that thrill, parkour is

here to stay. Now just before the weather

forecast, here's Shelley, Tonight, as Nicola Sturgeon puts her

most experienced minister in charge of education, we're looking at the

winners and losers in her Cabinet reshuffle. And, just how relevant is

the Queen's Speech these days with so many powers devolved to Holyrood?

Join me on BBC Two at 10.30pm. Now the forecast. Thank you. Good

evening. Some brighter weather out at the moment. We've seen quite

heavy downpours so far this afternoon and evening. Those showers

will fade. Around those showers we had brighter spells. This lovely

picture from Edinburgh where temperatures reached 17 Celsius

today. Today tonight the showers will fade. Staying cloudy. We'll see

misty, murky conditions developing. Where we have one or two showers

they could be heavy. Fading. Largely dry conditions. Across central and

eastern hills, misty, murky conditions. Along the east coast an

extensive Hawe developing too. Damp tours 6-8 Celsius. A cloudy dull

start to the day tomorrow. There is an area of low pressure bringing

heavy outbreaks of rain at times spreading west to east through the

day. It pushes to western coastal fringes by morning. Kin tire, up to

the Western Isles with fresher winds. Staying drier for longer

further towards the east. The rain reaching Aberdeen and the borders

later tomorrow afternoon. Cloudy and wet especially across the

south-west. A few heavy bursts for Galloway, Argyll. Towards the east,

missy and murky over those hills. Temperatures 11-15 Celsius at best.

Shetland looks to be fairing best with sunnier spells but cold. 7 or 8

Celsius drawing colder air off the sea. This rainband will clear

further eastwards in the evening. Some brighter spells but also a few

scattered heavy showers later into the evening. Boo I Friday, rain

clearing through. Friday's a mixture of sunny spells and scattered heavy

showers. Maybe even the odd rumble of thunder. Temperatures 14-16

Celsius. By the afternoon, the cloud thickens across the south-west, we

have the next area of low appreciate purchase ire on Friday night. With

it, outbreaks of rain. For the weekend, looking rather unsettled.

That's the forecast. A reminder of tonight's main news: The Scottish

Cabinet has a new look after a reshuffle by the First Minister

Nicola Sturgeon. John Swinney moves to take charge of education leaving

behind the finance role he's occupied for the past five years.

That's it from us. From everyone here right across the country, have

a very good evening.