I've just completed a very positive official visit to the North and South Islands of New Zealand as part of a UK drive to increase already strong trade links.

Secretary of State for Scotland and MP for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale an Tweeddale says the Queen's Speech can bring the United Kingdom closer together as negotiations continue to leave the European Union.

Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP and Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell says the Scottish Government must do more to tackle rising unemployment in Scotland.