16/06/2016 Reporting Scotland

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Police Scotland increase the number of armed officers

but says there is no specific threat.

Also on the programme, referendum campaigning is suspended

The First Minister says the Government is preparing

contingency plans for Britain voting to leave the European Union.

And we'll ask Scottish companies trading abroad whether being part

of the single market is important to them,

or whether their future is further afield.

Never mind the football, Andy Murray brushes aside

his first British opponent in a decade in more

And, Macbeth as you've never seen in before - in the back

The number of full-time armed police officers is to increase by a third.

This is needed to strengthen response to major incidents,

including terrorism. The announcement was made before this

afternoon's link of MP Jo Cox. Scotland has been working on

increasing its armed capability since last year. Counterterrorism is

a top priority. A review in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks

in Paris and Brussels raised concerns about ability to respond to

a major incident. It prompted an increase in numbers. Scotland is to

follow suit. We need to go back to when Scotland was created. We had a

model based on a lower threat level. Since that time the whole world has

changed, both with terrorism and capabilities of organised crime

groups working in Scotland and residing in Scotland and those

travelling into the country. At the residing in Scotland and those

moment 275 officers of full-time. That will increase to 365. This is

only 3% of the total number of police officers.

The organisation representing police officers cautiously welcomed the

news. The fight against terrorism is very

much born in our communities. If we have to take police officers out of

our communities taking on additional duties, we can be

seen to be working against ourselves of that that is why it is important

that officers have the capability and the ability to be able to

undertake other policing duties when they arise. The attacks in mainland

Europe and Orlando cause shock and grief

around the world. this was a measured response to a

changing global circumstances. After the major controversy two years ago

that saw armed officers attending routine incidents, some MSPs wanted

reassurances. It was around the way some of the officers were

deployed in communities. There was a step taken back from that. I believe

the way the officers are patrolling now is acceptable to the public. It

is obviously about the ability of police Scotland to respond.

The police sale though there is not a specific terrorist

host major international cultural regularly in Scotland we

host major international cultural and sporting events where hundreds

of thousands of people gather in public freely. They need to be able

to respond appropriately to any terrorist incident.

Our home affairs correspondent joins us now. What is the significance of

this announcement? The assessment of the risk of a

terrorist attack in the UK has been at

its second-highest level, severe, since August of 2014. That is on

this two years. In that time, the number of

dedicated firearms response officers in Scotland has remained static at

that figure of 275. Think what has happened in that

time we have had Paris, Brussels and Orlando. Who knows? We might even be

looking at a terrorist Jo Cox and her murder. We do not

know whether it is a terrorist act but it

is an act of brutality involving firearms. Police

Scotland say there is not the specific threat to Scotland

at this time that they have to be in a state of readiness. But severe

level of threat identified by the security services suggests that an

attack is imminent. We do not know where it would come from but it is

comforting to note however that the number of police carrying arms on

our streets would be fewer than 3% of the total police strength and

they would not be deployed to routine incidents while they are

carrying firearms. Two Lanarkshire steel plants

which were mothballed last October are to restart production

with a contract to produce The new owners of Liberty House say

the former Tata plants at Dalzell and Clydebridge will begin making

plates for the towers Secondary school teachers are set

to take industrial action Members of the EIS union have voted

overwhelmingly for a work to rule, over concerns related

to the new qualifications that The action would target the exams

body, the SQA. The Scottish Government

says it's disappointed and is working to address

teachers' concerns. Campaigning in the EU

referendum has been suspended, after the Labour MP Jo Cox was shot

and killed near Leeds Ms Cox was shot dead outside

the library where she was holding her constituency surgery in Birstall

in West Yorkshire. Police have arrested

a 52-year old man. Labour's Scottish leader

Kezia Dugdale says she knew Jo Cox, as she'd been chair

of the Labour Women's network Deeply, deeply sad. Jo Cox is a

41-year-old woman with a young family. She has devoted her life to

public service, not just here in the UK but around the world. She went to

work to do her job today, representing her constituents in a

library, and she has faced a Byland act that has taken her life away. We

are devastated. Earlier though, the First Minister

confirmed that the Scottish Government is preparing contingency

plans, in case Britain votes to leave the European Union

in the referendum next week. Nicola Sturgeon told MSPs

it was sensible to prepare for every eventuality,

and THAT included the prospect of a second Scottish

independence referendum. Miss Sturgeon insisted that Scotland

benefits from membership of the EU. There are right now in Scotland more

than 300,000 jobs that are associated directly or indirectly

with Scotland's access to the single market. In addition, more than 40%

of Scotland's international exports go to countries within the single

market. Of the more than 2000 foreign owned companies in Scotland,

40% are owned by firms that are based in other European countries,

the unfettered free movement of people will deeply damage the

economy and our public services. To point out, as the fifth largest

economy in the world, and the talented and innovative people, the

UK is more than capable of surviving outside the EU.

To the capital now and our political editor Brian Taylor.

And Brian, there was a row over those exchanges

during First Minister's Questions at lunchtime?

There was. We should stress again that these exchanges, the comments,

the back and forth arguments took place before the shooting of Jo Cox.

The First Minister has issued a statement expressing her view these

are utterly shocking and tragic events. That view is shared across

all of the political parties at Holyrood and Westminster. With

regard to the controversy, strictly speaking a public money and

resources are not to be spent on campaigning one way or the other.

Kezia Dugdale push the boat out and asked the question about the current

state of Scotland relations with the European Union. It was said it was

advantageous to Scotland. Both are careful not to mention the

advantageous to Scotland. Both are referendum and the specific

question. It was ruled in order by the presiding officer, Ken

Macintosh. That is why Margaret Mitchell got up to make her point.

She was protesting against that. How serious are those contingency plans

that the Scottish Government mentioned? It is a big call, a big

decision. If Britain leads the European Union there will be years

of negotiations. The European government and the devolved

government would have to prepare for that. Nicola Sturgeon simply

confirming common-sense that Scottish Government civil servants,

as indeed their counterparts in Whitehall would be doing, are

preparing for the contingency, looking at prospects. She said every

eventuality would be considered. I looking at prospects. She said every

asked an adviser later whether that included an independence referendum.

The reply was, you bet. Do I think that means the referendum is

guaranteed in the event of British exit? I do not. I think it is

significant that she chose to stress every eventuality and it was

stressed later on her behalf that it did include the prospect of a second

independence referendum. As I mentioned, all campaigning

ahead of the Referendum has now been suspended after

the Labour MP Jo Cox Our political correspondent,

Nick Eardley, is in the centre Nick, a rally for the Remain

campaign took place before the shooting but tonight's

"Leave" event is off. Today was supposed to see something

of a ramping up of the EU campaign Behind me tonight Vote Leave's chair

- the Labour MP Gisela Stewart - was due to make the argument for

Scots to back the Leave campaign. That event was cancelled

after EU campaign events across the UK were suspended.

As we've been hearing that came after the shooting of the Labour MP

Jo Cox in Birstall near Leeds. Earlier today Scotland's

five largest parties - the SNP, Conservatives,

Labour, Greens and the Liberal Democrats - shared a platform

at a rally in Edinburgh. Nick Clegg is among the speakers. He

said, the attack on Jo Cox was an attack on democracy in the UK. We

have heard in the last few minutes that the Remain campaign will not

hold any further campaign events tomorrow. I would be very surprised

if you see any from the Leave side either.

Today, the Bank of England has issued a warning

that the prospect of Britain leaving the EU is the "largest

immediate risk to global financial markets".

The UK's export and import links to the rest of the world form a key

part of the referendum debate, with the EU accounting for around

Our Economy Editor Douglas Fraser has been to Grangemouth

to take a closer look at our business links

Scotland's busiest port, Grangemouth, handles 9 million

tonnes of cargo each year. From all over the world, goods are coming in

to Scotland from these containers, through a hub at Rotterdam. Through

that Dutch port Scottish goods are exported into European markets. Also

further field to North America and the growing markets of Asia. Our

biggest export, food and drink. W, seafood, lamb and cheese for the

three of the top five destinations are in the European Union. A single

open European market means goods, services and people can cross

boundaries with limited hassles and costs. That makes it easier for us

to buy German cars. The free trade ought to benefit everyone, each

country should be better off. The openers to low-cost competition can

be painful. If Britain votes to come out of the European Union open

market, it is back to the trade negotiating table. That is a worry

at this time to melt. There they want to expand sales across the

North Sea. -- woollen mill. It is a difficult trading time for all

businesses within the textiles industry. We do not want to make it

more difficult for ourselves if we can help it. We would rather stay

in. Up the Tweed Valley, at Valentines, the boss does not think

the EU club is helpful. We export to military units across Europe and we

also exporting military units in the Commonwealth. The whole way we used

to trade through middlemen, distributors, wholesalers, has

disappeared. We can now trade as a small company right around the

globe. It seems to fit really big companies, multinationals, people

with lobby groups push hard and speak to Brussels directly. For

little guys like us, they seem increasingly irrelevant. In and out

of the union? Trade wheels will keep turning. Will Britain be better off

as a man of the open market club or looking to a future across the

oceans? The Scots judo star,

Stephanie Inglis, has spoken for the first time

since she was badly injured The 27-year-old's parents,

Alison and Robert, said their daughter had

opened her eyes and said "hi". Stephanie's mother described

the latest step in her recovery She is now being treated in an

Edinburgh hospital after being flown back from Thailand. She opened her

eyes and went, hello. She has a voice control thing. That is

phenomenal for us. I have not heard voice control thing. That is

any words yet but that was the first voice control thing. That is

word and it was really nice. A look now at other stories

from across the country. The dump tracks company Terex is to

lay off more staff. Managers blame the global downturn in demand for

their vehicles used in the construction industry. People who

visit beaches in South Ayrshire are being urged to look out for a type

of poisonous fish. The weaver exposes venomous spines along its

back and could be stood on by paddlers. Affected feet can become

painful and swollen for weeks. St John's hospital in looking stone

should continue treating sick children as well as adults,

according to an independent report. It had been proposed that young

patients could go to a new hospital being built in Edinburgh, but the

review recommends children services should still be offered in Edinburgh

and Livingston if staff provide out of hours cover. A surge in demand

for electric cars in the Highlands means more charging points will be

set up in isolated areas. Electric vehicles can now travel longer

vehicles, and -- longer distances and 11 charging points are already

in operation across the Highlands. The 40th Saint Magnus Festival is

getting underway in Orkney. This year will feature performances on a

new Steinway grand piano, bought through a community fund raising

effort. Also included, a special through a community fund raising

tribute to composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, one of the festivals

founders. His practical day-to-day involvement in the festival has been

much less in recent years but he has always been a present at the

festival. But he will be here, his music will be a big part of this

festival. Andy Murray faces another British

opponent tomorrow at the Queens Club tournament in London -

after beating another today. The world number two was a straights

sets winner over Aljaz Bedene and now faces Davis Cup team mate

Kyle Edmund for a place More from our tennis reporter,

Kheredine Idessane. The more genteel Battle of Britain,

away from England against Wales at the Euros, was at Queen's Club. Andy

Murray had not faced a compatriot in a decade. After switching from

Slovenia, could Aljaz Bedene boost his British profile? If the first

point was any indication, there would be no upsets today. But Bedene

could soon be a top 50 player. It is not hard to see why. Some things,

however, were hard to see. UMPIRE: Ladies and gentlemen, unfortunately

we can't show you the image of the big screen. If the technology wasn't

working smoothly, Andy Murray's plan was. A single break of serve secured

the set 6-3. Breaks of serve were swapped in a scrappy second set, but

the Scot was simply too strong. It wasn't vintage, but victory was his

in under 90 minutes, and he will have another Battle of Britain

tomorrow. I am happy there are more Brits around in the big events now.

I actually had a feeling I was going to play one here when I spoke to my

team, I said I thought I would play one, so it was good. Not just one

but two Brits in as many days. Kyle Edmund now stands in the way of Andy

Murray in the semifinals. The national rugby team are in Japan

for a two match Test series. The first game is on Saturday

in Toyota City and there will be a first international start

for Edinburgh winger Damien Hoyland BBC Scotland is showing the match

live and our commentator John Beattie has been speaking

to Hoyland and to head It is grainy season here in Japan.

The Scots have only trained twice, both times in tipping rain, but this

is declared by Saturday night. It is supposed to be 32 degrees and sunny.

No matter the weather, the Japanese will be hard to beat. They are

methodical, they are efficient, and they have got some personalities and

characters within the team. And one man who has been given his chance,

Damian Hoilett. He gets his first start of a win. -- first start on

the wing. Attackers Wizbit my strong point. The thing I do you need to

improve on is my defence. Richard Freeman is a journalist, who has

been covering rugby here in Japan for 20 years. I think it is a huge

game, despite the problems off the field, there is talk about revenge

from the World Cup, and just keep that interest going. It is very

important Japan put in two good performances. The last time Scotland

played here Japan, they lost. This time, there are World Cup ranking

points up for grabs in an important year. Only one Scot, Sally Conway,

has made it into the British judo team for the British Olympics -- for

the Rio Olympics. The coach says that is not a massive surprise,

while insisting that the sport is still strong in this country. Part

of the British judo team heading to the Olympics, and also flying the

flag for Scotland. I believe if I get every thing right on the day,

and prepare as best as I can and put them as best as I know I can, and

fight how I know I can fight, I really believe that I can be on the

rostrum. This is where the 29-year-old hones her skills at the

National training centre on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Conway

heading to her second Olympics, but is it a setback for the sport in

this country that she is the only Scot in the British judo team

heading to the Olympics in Rio? In recent Olympics, Scots have been

fairly well represented in the British judo team. For years on, in

London, for Scots made the team. In 2014, those four Olympians were

among the 13 Commonwealth Games medallist in Glasgow. COMMENTATOR:

That was superb and he wins the gold medal! Suggesting all was well

within Scottish judo. Just two years on, can the same be said? The health

of judo in Scotland is growing and growing. A lot of silver medallists

in Glasgow have since retired. There was very much an awareness, and in

Glasgow, that we had an old team. We have a funeral young Scots training.

We would fully expect some of them and some of the guys training to be

in and around the mix for the Tokyo cycle, when we come to that, in four

years' time. So only one Scot at the Olympics in Rio, but the message is

clear: no need to panic. And that is me finished.

The actor Angus MacFadyen has long harboured a desire to play

A 30 foot stretch limo, to be precise.

Now with a little help from his friends, and American

film students, he's made Macbeth Unhinged -

which will be premiered tonight, at the Edinburgh

Our arts correspondent Pauline Mclean reports.

Many different actors have reinvented Macbeth over the years,

but this one sees the scheming king in a car, rather than a castle. Out,

out, brief candle. On my budget, I would have had to have built a

castle made out of cardboard and painted those stones. So I figured I

would do the next best thing. I found a stretched limousines are

$5,000, I bought that and set the whole thing inside that. For Scots

actor, Angus McFadyen, filmed during I have done a fair amount of

Shakespeare in my career. Actually Angus stars as for stuff in a

production of mine called H four, which will be the fourth parts, one

and two. He plays., -- he plays how staff, I play Henry.

Film students also gave their help for free in exchange for training on

a real film set. A far cry from Angus's own experience as a student.

We got one day in the third year where we showed up with a video

camera and we got 15 minutes each, where they taught us how to be an

actor on film. I remember wishing, I would have killed to have had the

experience which these students were able to have. Of actually working

with professional actors, and of course the real cameras and all of

this stuff. Just like Macbeth, Angus is back on home turf of the film's

European premiere at the Edinburgh International film Festival tonight.

Now just before the weather forecast, here's Shelley,

Tonight, EU campaigning is suspended, and tributes pour in for

Labour MP Jo Cox, who died earlier today after an attack near her

constituency office. Join me for reaction and analysis of the day's

other news over on BBC Two at a past ten.

The forecast now - with Christopher.

Another disappointing day of whether for many of us. Tonight, the cloud

continues, as does the rain for some. Here is the satellite feature,

a sheet of cloud covering the country, also quite windy around

north and north-western coasts. Low pressure to the south of us, around

its northern flank, dragging in those fresh, occasionally strong

north, north-easterly winds. Through the course of the evening, staying

cloudy, most of the persistent rain confined to areas to the north and

north-east of the country, Grampian. Perhaps one or two further outbreaks

of rain further south. Some mist and Merck around North Sea coasts.

Tomorrow, that wet weather in the East still with us, down towards the

Borders. Further west, reasonably dry, and some brightness coming

through around the south-west. Further east, the cloud is thicker,

and the rain with us, particularly through the borders in towards the

capital. And the north-east through Aberdeenshire and Angus. The

north-west hopefully for the Western Isles, some sunshine, still quite

windy once again with that north-easterly continuing to blow.

As we head through the rest of the afternoon into the evening, the wet

weather finally clears off, good news for the weekend, if you are

hoping for something a good bit try and brighter. The culprit,

high-pressure, keeping this weather front at bay and keeping us try and

settled. Saturday looks set fair. Some dry weather, some sunshine

coming through at times, and the wind is still from the north but

lighter, so temperatures around 16 to 18 degrees for central and

southern parts. We were hoping the two full dry days but Sunday means

we could see some spots of rain in the West will stop the best of the

sunshine will be in the east, thankfully after what has been a

dismal few days around the north coast.

Now, a reminder of tonight's main news...

The Labour MP Jo Cox has died after being attacked by a man

EU referendum campaigning has suspended throughout the UK,

I'll be back with the headlines at 8pm, and the late bulletin just

Until then, from everyone on the team, right