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

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

That will include Israel.

We will also focus on prevention, drive public sector reform where it is needed, and ensure investment is directed towards frontline services to improve outcomes for people and communities.

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