I want to talk about where we are going as a country. Right now, the choice is a simple and stark one. We must not resign ourselves to a future defined by Brexit. Or by sky-high bills. And delegates, ...

What a turnout on a Monday morning. It’s the last day of our conference – and what a conference it has been. one here in Aberdeen. Here we are in Aberdeen. The energy capital of Europe, the jewel in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

During the course of this election, you may have heard talk of a ‘conspiracy of silence’ between the Westminster parties. That conspiracy is referring to Tory and Labour Party attempts to avoid ...

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 ...

I want to take forward measures that will help people and their families to get on in life, and to enable the people of Scotland to live happier, healthier lives. One of the benefits of long service ...