The SNP is the party of independence and that’s what we campaign on.

It is absolutely critical that they are provided with clear communication and further clarity as soon as possible on what will happen in the coming weeks.

I do not think I can adequately convey the extent of the hurt, anger and betrayal that I and every member of my party feels at his actions.

It’s a deeply distressing situation. So it’s important in all of those cases that individuals are well supported.

It is important that public safety is prioritised and I’ve been assured that urgent work is under way to establish the causes of this incident.

And despite everything that the British establishment and Unionist parties have thrown at us – polls show majority support for independence.

Indeed, as of yesterday, we raised £25,000 in just over a week – far beyond the level we would ordinarily see outwith an election period.

And as Scotland’s First Minister, I want to make it clear that I intend to deliver on that goal – and secure the fresh start that Scotland so desperately needs.

That's why the Scottish National Party has already opened up discussions with His Majesty's Revenue and Customs on exactly that point.

I don't think it will be a surprise to members of the public that the Scottish National Party and John Swinney believe in Scottish independence.

I have also ensured we have an open and transparent culture within the SNP through policy debates on our strategy and good internal scrutiny at National Council and at the National Executive Committee.

I am so incredibly grateful for that support – and it is the measure of a party that is focused resolutely on the ultimate goal which we share.

In a cost of living crisis, it is right that those with the broadest shoulders contribute a bit more – while the majority of taxpayers in Scotland continue to pay less tax than elsewhere in the UK.

What is important is that the SNP resources are used for the purposes for which they are intended, and that is exactly what I want to make sure is the case.

There has been a prosecution and there has been a guilty plea and there will be sentencing taking place as a consequence.

Nobody was ostracised, nobody was demonised for what they said.

There’s no dialogue taking place about that particular issue.

Well, obviously, I want to make sure that the SNP fights well-funded campaigns to secure Scottish independence, and that's the solemn commitment I give to people.

It is clear that there has been a colossal breach of trust and a systematic series of criminal actions by Peter Murrell.

Yes, I promised when I became SNP leader I would preside over an open and transparent culture within the SNP, and that affects everything.

I don’t have any plans to visit the White House while I’m in the United States, no.

We know what the problem was – the problem was criminal behaviour and the police have identified that and the individual involved has been prosecuted.

I want to express just at the outset my dismay at the further information which has been shared with the court this morning, which of course adds to what we learned last Monday and to express my horror at the contents of the material which…

That money is part of the resources that are available within the Scottish National Party to support its independence objectives, and the SNP is a party of independence, and that's what we campaign for.

The police investigation has led to a criminal case. There has been a prosecution and there has been a guilty plea and there will be sentencing taking place as a consequence.