His death was a major blow for the Iran-backed group that he had transformed into a potent force in the Middle East.

The 17-year-old is in hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after being stabbed in the chest in Nottingham on Sunday.

A Portuguese man was killed in the attack on Saturday in the city of Mulhouse, and seven police officers were wounded.

Roz Foyer, of the Scottish Trades Union Congress, said if the money is to be ‘transformative’ it must be ‘used correctly’.

The Prime Minister said first-hand experience of visiting Ukraine had made him ‘more determined’ to ‘stand up’ for the country.

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The next term of the Holyrood parliament should be geared towards issues like the NHS rather than independence, the Scottish Labour leader said.