The leader of the Scottish Conservatives has said he will not attend an "anti-right wing" summit being held by the first minister next week.
Russell Findlay claimed the event was "not required" and accused John Swinney of using the meeting to "deflect from the SNP's dismal record".
Swinney announced plans to hold the forum at Bute House in February, saying parties had to unite to "lock out" the far right from Scottish politics.
However, in a letter to the first minister, Findlay described the event as a "talking shop," adding Swinney should instead rule out bringing back gender reforms in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling earlier this week.
Swinney said he wanted to bring together political and civic leaders including trade unions, churches and charities to agree a "common approach" on Scottish values.
He said "storm clouds were gathering" over the threat posed by a rise in support for right wing politicians across Europe, and has included Reform UK in that description.
Reform – which denies it is a far right party – won 7% of the vote in Scotland in last summer's general election.
