Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns expecting baby after 'not straightforward journey' 

'All the signs look good for this pregnancy'

Holly Cairns and partner Barry. 'This is something we have wanted for a long time.'

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has announced she is expecting a baby with her partner after what she said has described as  "not been a straighforward journey".

In a post on Facebook she wrote: "Some personal news this Saturday, news that has been getting harder and harder to keep under wraps (quite literally), so here goes… I am overjoyed to let you know that my partner Barry and I are expecting a baby.