Eric Trump hits out at MSPs over Scottish wealth debate

Donald Trump's son Eric has hit out at plans for MSPs to debate whether his father's business interests in Scotland should be investigated.

MSPs will vote on a motion calling for an investigation into the former US president's business interests during a debate led by the Scottish Greens on Wednesday.

The party wants the Trump Organisation's golf courses investigated via an unexplained wealth order.

The Scottish government says only the Lord Advocate can decide if such an order can be made.

Eric Trump, who is a trustee and executive vice-president of the Trump Organisation, said the debate could deter overseas investors