Douglas Alexander MP has joined a cross-party group of colleagues at a roundtable discussion on the future of the Brunton in Musselburgh.

Hosted by Lothians MSP Sarah Boyack at North Esk Church, the event was attended by Brunton Theatre trust representatives, councillors, MSPs and MPs.

The Brunton Hall and Theatre was permanently closed and mothballed last October due to the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).

Since the closure, there has been widespread support from across the community to ensure that Musselburgh is not left without a theatre, including a petition which has garnered thousands of signatures.

This support for a replacement facility was echoed from all sides of the roundtable, with agreement on the need for a new theatre to be located in the town.