John Swinney: “Bold action is needed and it has to happen fast.”

But we can only lower energy costs for all with the full powers of independence – with Scotland’s vast energy resources finally in Scotland’s hands.

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

It is a fundamental priority for me as First Minister, to make sure the public are at all times safe.

That future belongs to the people of Scotland - and no-one else.