John Swinney: “People often ask how an energy-rich nation like Scotland pays some of the highest bills in Europe – it just does not add…”

My plans for the price cap remain as they were set out in the manifesto.

I’m keen to make progress on an issue that is causing real hardship for members of the public.

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

We have got to make sure is that we work with the trade unions to undertake a reform programme.