Stephen Kinnock said the broadcaster had been ‘very clear that there is no case to answer’ when it came to accusations of libel.

While the STV News At 6 programme will be produced and presented from Glasgow about 30 of the programme in the north will be specific to the area.

The Government accused the British Medical Association leadership of ‘trying to inflict as much damage as they can on the NHS’.

Mr Vince posted later to say his words ‘were not intended to excuse or legitimise terrorism, or any form of racism’.