Scots' lives will be improved more by a socialist Britain than an independent Scotland, according to the leader of Scottish Labour.

Richard Leonard is expected to make the claim today in his speech to the Labour Party's annual conference in Brighton.

He is also set to argue that Brexit is showing the British constitution is "creaking and out of date", adding there is a need to extend democracy to workplaces and communities.

On the potential of Labour winning a general election, Mr Leonard is expected to say: "We are on the brink of something extraordinary - the only opportunity for more than a generation to elect a truly radical, transformative, Labour government.

"And with that the clear and simple message that a socialist Britain will do more to improve the lives of the people than a separate Scotland ever could."

Mr Leonard has already called for clarity on Labour's stance over the next steps of Brexit, noting he would support the party taking a Remain stance as Brexit talks rumble on.