John Swinney: “this would for me be a far more sensible defence strategy for this country”

But ultimately, Scotland’s constitutional future should be a matter only for the people of Scotland.

We are working to try to ensure the proposals we bring forward are strong and robust and they can deliver the assistance we want to see in place.

It provides people with certainty.

Things have got so tough, it is now impacting upon our nation’s nutrition. That is a public health issue – and I have public health powers.