"When Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer faced off at the first debate, it was testy, angry, but had little substance. Both men were able to filibuster due to the format, where too many subjects needed to be covered.
"Taking part in Wednesday’s Sky leaders event, while there was still plenty of deflection, both men were pinned down on their previous statements, with both squirming as a result."
Everything you need to know is right here.
Next up, an update from our Rural Affairs Correspondent who is undertaking an epic walk around Scotland.
Why Scotland deer numbers have plummeted by more than half in a scenic Highland location.
She explains: An independent land management group in the Cairngorms working to control the deer population has seen numbers drop by more than half since the 1990s, figures have revealed.
"The Upper Deeside and Donside Land Management Group (UDDLM), a voluntary collaboration of land managers covering around a quarter of the national park, released their annual deer count for this year."
Read more here.
The Euros are kicking off this week - make sure you stick with us for updates, and analysis and behind the scenes chatter.
Today on the site - Scotland concoct game plan to schock Germany in Euro 2024 opener - 'we have tried stuff in training.'
"Billy Gilmour has stressed that Scotland are going all out to spoil the start of Germany’s Euro 2024 party as Steve Clarke’s side target a win at the Allianz Arena."
Everything you need to know is right here.
Have a wonderful day
From
The Team at The Scotsman
