John Swinney: “The UK needs to “reshape” its defence priorities in the wake of the “threats we face from Russia under the Putin regime””

I’ve got a track record throughout my political life of working to make sure as many powers as possible are exercised here in Scotland.

I can announce today that we will fund the community groups, the people who are the very best of us, who are doing the hard yards to build bridges and break down barriers.

In Westminster – Unionists united in their panic. 2026 has been a turning point in Scotland’s journey towards statehood, and there is no turning back.

Conference, because we won the election – and because we won the trust of people in Scotland - we can now do two things: improve people’s lives here and now, and build the best possible future by delivering Scottish independence.