North-east MSP Richard Baker steps down

North East Labour MSP Richard Baker has stepped down early from parliament to take up a role with charity Age Scotland.

An MSP for the region since 2003, he was set to stand down in May having previously stated he wouldn't be seeking re-election.

Last year he unsuccessfully ran for the deputy leadership of Scottish Labour.

Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale took to twitter wishing him the "very best of luck".

Mr Baker says it has been a privilege to serve the north-east...