Trade body Salmon Scotland has called for a more “enlightened” approach to immigration to assist businesses, in letters to the final two candidates in the UK's Conservative Party leadership contest.

Conservative Party members will vote for their next leader in September, with the winner announced on 5 September. The winner is expected to be appointed as UK Prime Minister the following day.

Salmon Scotland has warned the candidates the industry does not have enough staff across key skill areas due to workers returning to their homes in Eastern Europe as a result of Brexit.