John Swinney: “I utterly condemn this behaviour and stand firmly against acts that stoke any form of violence and intolerance.”

Our approach will be guided by the values of inclusion, compassion and equality.

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 promised to extend it first to Glasgow and to the west of Scotland – we will keep that promise.

It provides people with certainty.