Nicola Sturgeon insists there was no government pressure in the award of an ill-fated Calmac ferry contract

The first minister has said there was "categorically" not a "jobs for the boys" element in the awarding of the controversial west coast ferry contract.

The former minister says he takes his share of responsibility for the failure to deliver two new ferries.

Former transport minister Derek Mackay says he accepts his share of responsibility for the awarding of controversial ferry contracts.

Former minister Derek Mackay has defended his decision to award a controversial ferry contract.

Nicola Sturgeon said the deputy first minister had not been briefed on the financial risks.

It says the email shows former minister Derek Mackay took the decision to approve the contract.

Scottish government officials find a missing document showing that former Transport Minister Derek Mackay signed a ferries contract which is at the centre of a political row.