Devolution proves self-government works for the people of Scotland – this is central to our case for independence.

Independence means that Scotland’s energy wealth will be in our own hands – meaning we can use our vast, low-cost renewable ...

I hope you have all had a great summer and made the most of the outstanding weather. I was lucky enough to get from one end of Scotland to the other. Of course if there’s one place in ...

I am enormously grateful to the Robertson Trust for enabling us to be here today. I very much welcome the opportunity to discuss a topic of such importance to me personally with a gathering of ...

It is a great pleasure to be with you today, and I thank the Royal Society of Edinburgh for providing me with the opportunity to set out my aspirations in Government as we approach St Andrew’s day.

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 ...

The agony we see daily on our television screens reminds us of our common humanity; as we watch the suffering and loss of loved ones endured by so many in the Gaza conflict, it reminds us of what ...

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 ...

Welcome to this, the first SNP campaign event for this general election. Elections are by definition competitive contests. The cut and thrust of debate is the lifeblood of our democracy. And make no ...

The SNP Scottish Government has announced its trailblazing policy of abolishing peak time rail fares will be extended – again – for a further three months. The extension until September 27th will ...

John Swinney, the new leader of the SNP, is due to take office as Scotland’s seventh First Minister. He is the longest serving Deputy First Minister in the history of UK devolution, and has served in ...