Former flagship policies have run aground - it is only a matter of time until the National Care Service is scrapped, once an excuse to blame the opposition presents itself.

The Saudi authorities and Fifa now have the next decade to try to convince the doubters the country can be a suitable host, and that the sport's flagship event is not tainted.

Standing in for Messi at the league’s flagship event on Saturday were the Galaxy and New York Red Bulls.

Presenting such a flagship show could go to anyone's head, but Kielty said his children are quick to humble any thoughts of him potentially getting above his station.

John Swinney has made the eradication of child poverty as his top priority, and as ever there is cash in the budget for the flagship Scottish Child Payment.