John Swinney: “But we can only lower energy costs for all with the full powers of independence – with Scotland’s vast energy resources…”

We will back them with a new three-year £30 million Scotland Together Fund to give them the tools they need to push back the tide of racism in Scotland.

In Westminster – Unionists united in their panic. 2026 has been a turning point in Scotland’s journey towards statehood, and there is no turning back.

Conference, because we won the election – and because we won the trust of people in Scotland - we can now do two things: improve people’s lives here and now, and build the best possible future by delivering Scottish independence.

And I would welcome Scotland being able to determine our approach to immigration and to asylum.