Political Quotes

Edinburgh’s festivals provide a global platform for Scotland and for all the talented performers who take part.

We’re living in much more hostile times, that actually it is much harder for women to operate in a much more combative political environment than existed, for example, when I was first elected.

The latest GERS stats show that total and devolved revenues grew faster than spending – showing in particular that in the areas where our Government has control, we are delivering sustainable finances.

That is why work is under way to introduce a private jet tax and a mansion tax.