Ex-minister accused of assaulting Douglas Ross apologises to MSPs

Former Scottish government minister Jamie Hepburn has apologized to members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) following an incident where he was accused of assaulting Douglas Ross, the leader of the Scottish Conservatives. The incident occurred during a heated exchange in the Scottish Parliament, where Hepburn, who was the minister for parliamentary business at the time, allegedly grabbed Ross and swore aggressively at him. As a result of the incident, Hepburn resigned from his government position. In his apology, Hepburn acknowledged that his behavior was unacceptable and that he regrets the incident. He stated that he takes full responsibility for his actions and is committed to ensuring that such an incident does not occur again. The apology comes as the Scottish Parliament continues to investigate the matter, with both Hepburn and Ross providing their accounts of the incident. The outcome of the investigation may have implications for Hepburn's future political career.