John Swinney: “What on earth has the Conservative Party become, but a bunch of skivers in this Parliament?”

I am very pleased to appoint Alyn Smith as Minister-designate for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education.

The SNP has been crystal clear that in no way, shape, or form will we ever work with Reform.

Scotland's future prosperity will be built on the talent of our people, the strength of our universities and colleges, and our ability to turn world-class ideas into jobs, investment and opportunity.

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