Alex Cole-Hamilton has said LibDems are "dedicated" to getting Scots fast access to GPs.

The party leader criticised John Swinney for his record on the NHS, saying it was "harder than ever" to see a GP.

"People are phoning hundreds of times when the lines open, only to be given an appointment weeks later," he said.

Keir Starmer has condemned as “desperate” a Tory attack advert depicting people with their hands up and urging voters not to “surrender” to Labour.

Rishi Sunak shared the poster on X showing a picture of a man, woman and child holding their hands in the air as if at gunpoint.

The text on the image reads “don’t surrender your family’s future to Labour”, doubling down on a warning issued by the Prime Minister repeatedly during his final head-to-head TV debate with Starmer.

The Labour leader told reporters during a campaign visit to Staffordshire on Thursday: “This is really desperate stuff and I’m surprised by it.

“I think it underlines the difference between the two campaigns now. They are running a very negative campaign, nothing about the future of the country.

“I’m very happy to be the candidate going into the final week who is putting forward a more positive case for the change the country needs.”

Douglas Ross has defended the Scottish secretary after it was revealed he placed a number of bets on the date of the election.

Alister Jack admitted placing the wagers on the ballot but said he had no inside knowledge of the election date and did not break any rules.

Labour, the Tories and the LibDems have been embroiled in a row over candidates betting on elections.

Ross told STV News: "I have spoken to Alister about [the bets] and he has explained in his statement he had put on a number of bets on a range of issues but not crucially on the period the Gambling Commission are investigating and Alister is not under investigation at all as a result of those bets."

The Scottish Tory leader said the issue of betting was crossparty.

Asked if it was right that a secretary of state bet on the election date, Ross said Jack had "no prior knowledge" of the July 4 date.

"Absolutely at the moment Alister has broken no rules," he said.

There needs to be a “serious conversation” had about the future of the NHS, First Minister John Swinney has said.

With just a week left before the General Election, the First Minister said the poll would likely see a Labour government after July 4, which would make issues in the NHS “the Labour Party’s problem”.

North of the border, the health service is struggling with long waits for treatment, including in A&E and cancer care.

Recent figures showed the Scottish Government had never met its target to ensure 95% of patients wait no longer than 62 days for treatment after an urgent suspicion of cancer referral.

Under questioning from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar following comments from BMA Scotland chair Dr Iain Kennedy about the future of the NHS at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday, Swinney said: “I don’t think it’s any secret that we’re going to have a Labour government in a little while.

“We’re going to have to see how the dialogue develops.

“In a week on Friday, the issues that have been raised with me about the health service are going to be the Labour Party’s problem.

“What I’m calling for is a serious conversation about what lies ahead.”

Douglas Ross pointed to the SNP manifesto which pledged to deliver independence as its first priority.

The Scottish Tory leader said John Swinney had the wrong priorities for Scotland and called for "an end to the division".

The First Minister said Scotland could end austerity by becoming an independent country.

Health was the big topic of FMQs. Labour and the Tories both criticised John Swinney over NHS waiting times, including cancer treatment, as well as delayed discharge.

Scottish LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said Scots were being failed with mental health services.

Douglas Ross, the Scottish Tory leader, said one in seven Scots are on a waiting list while Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said long waiting times are costing lives.

Swinney said the Scottish Government had not received enough money from the UK Government, adding that Labour was offering Holyrood less than the Tories.

At least seven Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated over bets on the timing of the General Election.

The Met and the Gambling Commission issued an update on the inquiry into the alleged use of inside information to bet on the July 4 date.

Scotland Yard had previously indicated that six officers were under investigation, including one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s protection team who was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

So far five Conservatives have also been caught up in the inquiry, although the authorities have not confirmed their identities, with reports suggesting the figure could be 15 parliamentary candidates and officials.

The Gambling Commission is focused on allegations of cheating, which are likely to make up the majority of cases, while Scotland Yard will lead on what is likely to be a much smaller number of cases where there could be additional offences such as misconduct in public office.

John Swinney will face FMQs for the last time before the General Election and the Holyrood recess.

The First Minister will be questioned by MSPs following the Government's decision to release some prisoners early.

You can watch FMQs by clicking play at the top of this article from 12pm.

Labour is on course for a super-majority, Stephen Flynn has said as he urged voters to back the SNP to “hold them to account”.

As the election campaign enters its final week, the SNP’s Westminster leader said the Conservative campaign – which has been embroiled in a betting scandal in recent days – is “collapsing into farce” and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is “heading for a coronation”.

Labour has been keen to talk down the chances of securing a massive majority in the Commons on July 4, fearing a high number of undecided voters.

On Sunday, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar described such talk as “nonsense”.

Flynn said: “There are now just seven days left to get rid of the Tories.

“A vote for the SNP on July 4 is the only guaranteed bet to finally get rid of the Tories in Scotland – and ensure a strong team of SNP MPs who will always put Scotland’s interests first.

“With the Tory campaign collapsing into farce with the gambling scandal, it’s clear Keir Starmer is heading for a coronation and will swan into Downing Street with a Westminster super-majority – the only question left is who will hold him to account?

“The real choice at this election now is which party do people trust to stand up for Scotland’s priorities, defend Scotland’s values and always fight Scotland’s corner – it has to be the SNP.”