ANDREW Neil has been corrected after he claimed Nicola Sturgeon has not thanked the British Army for their efforts during coronavirus. 

The broadcaster said the First Minister should thank the Armed Forces but it was pointed out that she already did last month.

Speaking on This Morning, Neil said: "It would be nice if Nicola Sturgeon could utter the words 'thank you British Army for what has been done in Scotland' but so far nothing."

But Murray Foote - a Yes convert who was behind the pro-Union 'Vow' on the eve of the 2014 independence referendum - linked a video of Sturgeon's message to the British Army.

In the clip from December 23, Sturgeon thanked Armed Forces for setting up temporary hospitals and supporting the deployment of testing units.

"At this special time of year, I want to send my very best wishes to everyone in our Armed Forces community," she said.

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"In recent months at a time of real crisis, our Armed Forces have been there for us. You have been there at the forefront of our country's response ot Covid - building temporary hospitals, supporting the deployment of testing units and helping local and national resilience efforts."

The FM went on: "In fact, your magnificent efforts have played a vital part in helping all of us to cope. Everyone in Scotland is hugely grateful for that, and we are also hugely grateful for the work you do around the world to keep us safe.

"I know that many of you can't be at home with your families just now. That's of course, just one further example of your service and sacrifice. So, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the outstanding contribution you make to our country.

She added: "I hope, after a very difficult year, you're all able to have the best possible Christmas and, as we look forward to better times ahead, I wish all of you and your families, a very happy new year."

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Neil hit back, claiming the video proved his point. He tweeted: "As I said on This Morning, she could not bring herself to utter the words British Armed Forces in her thanks. She hides behind "our". Thanks for proving my point."