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Chapman – the committee's deputy convener – accused the court of "bigotry, prejudice and hatred" after it ruled a woman is defined by her biological sex under the Equality Act.

Ms Chapman - the deputy convener of Holyrood's equalities committee - was filmed at a weekend rally condemning what she called "bigotry, prejudice and hatred coming from the Supreme Court".

Councillor Joan Griffiths, Edinburgh City Council's education, children and families convener, said she was "saddened" by the absence figures.

During the session, committee convener Douglas Ross MSP revealed that the university's recovery plan document sent to trade unions included the number of job losses in its password.

Councillor Ruairi Kelly, the city council's convener for housing and development, said the current situation was "not sustainable" in the long-term.