Scotland is brimming with potential, from our renewable energy wealth to our world-class universities and opportunities aplenty in sectors like fintech, biotech, and AI. But while progress has been ...

That’s because, in this corner of our planet, a debate about constitutional change was being conducted peacefully and democratically, with both sides committed to respecting the result. In a world all ...

This year, Parliament marks the 25th anniversary of its opening, and I have witnessed every previous Programme for Government being announced – albeit from different seats across the Parliamentary ...

Good morning – and welcome to the launch of the SNP manifesto for the 2024 Westminster election. This election takes place at a time when people are hurting. The aftermath of Covid has left scars ...

I think it is fair to say that neither you – nor I – really expected, four weeks ago, that I would be standing here as the Leader of the Scottish National Party and First Minister of Scotland. It has ...

I would like to thank you, Lorna, and the Party staff for the professional way this leadership process has been run at such short notice – enabling the Scottish National Party to get back on the front ...

Can I thank you all for coming. Last week I stood here to announce the ending of the Cooperation Agreement between the SNP and the Greens, the Bute House Agreement, and that the SNP would seek to ...

Scotland faces another decade of devastating austerity cuts under damaging Tory and Labour Party fiscal rules – as the UK Chancellor indicates further cuts to vital public services and capital ...

Good morning and thank you all very much for coming today. And thank you to Stephen for the introduction. Stephen is a tremendous voice for Scotland at Westminster – speaking truth to power, and ...

Scotland’s green renewables sector has hit a landmark achievement – generating more than 100% of Scotland’s electricity demand for first time. This is a significant milestone in Scotland’s journey to ...

In England prescriptions cost £9.65 per visit. In Scotland they’re free. The SNP abolished this tax on ill health. However, keeping free prescriptions protected cannot be taken for granted. Few people ...

Good morning everyone and thank you Stephen – can I say that I am one of many Scots who enjoys watching you run rings round Rishi Sunak every week at Westminster. Let me also thank Hannah for her ...