MSP Ian McKee hits out over bonuses

LOTHIANS SNP MSP Ian McKee has accused Labour leadership hopeful and former UK Health Secretary Andy Burnham of hypocrisy over big bonuses for top doctors.

Dr McKee, a former GP, campaigned successfully for the Scottish Government to freeze "distinction awards" for highly-paid NHS consultants. But Mr Burnham refused to follow suit.

However, launching his bid for the Labour leadership, Mr Burnham said he was "not relaxed" with people earning excessive salaries.