John Swinney: “I welcome the fact that the hotel continues to trade and it is my hope that a sustainable way forward can be found that…”

The necessity for the policy remains absolutely the same.

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

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.

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.