John Swinney

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

The Prime Minister has opened the door to new powers for this parliament, and I will work constructively with people inside this chamber, and partners outside it, to identify the new powers that can be quickly devolved, if we are to…

In my heart, I believe in self-government for Scotland.

I think the whole of the summer has demonstrated that Glasgow is a city which has much to be proud of.

The issues of community cohesion are issues that cause me deep concern.

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

The necessity for the policy remains absolutely the same.

I’m keen to make progress on an issue that is causing real hardship for members of the public.

Bold action is needed and it has to happen fast.

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

I am pleased we have now got 11 of these centres up and running, and we are going to expand the programme to 40.

I am confident this model will help the Government to do exactly what we promised in the election, which is tackle the 8am rush for GP appointments and make sure members of the public can get access to healthcare services when they require…

If he and his party are serious about this, a solid first step would be to turn Victoria Quay over to homes for the families who made Leith.

It is absolutely vital there is an open, transparent and candid response taken by the police in response to this particular case.

We will also focus on prevention, drive public sector reform where it is needed, and ensure investment is directed towards frontline services to improve outcomes for people and communities.

Our approach will be guided by the values of inclusion, compassion and equality.

We will repay the trust of the people of Scotland by relentlessly delivering for them.

What is now needed is the UK Government to respect the voice of the Scottish people and Parliament and transfer the necessary powers.

The bill is simple, straightforward and direct, and the UK Government now needs to respect the voice of the Scottish people and Parliament and transfer the necessary powers.

The First Minister has been clear that it is for the people of Scotland to decide their future, not out of touch Westminster politicians.

It provides people with certainty.

This draft bill is simple, straightforward and direct.

In May, the largest number of pro-independence MSPs in history voted to support the call for powers to hold a referendum on Scottish independence to be devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

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

Fundamentally, nobody will take better decisions about Scotland's future than the people who live here.