John Swinney: “I welcome the Barclays investment in Scotland.”

As we approach conference, the wind is in the sails of the SNP and the Yes movement – we have been emphatically re-elected, we have the biggest, pro-independence majority in the history of the parliament, independence is in the lead, the…

We are moving beyond the idea of communities as passive hosts of energy infrastructure. Our approach supports them to become active partners by helping them to invest in, own and benefit from the clean energy future.

And I would welcome Scotland being able to determine our approach to immigration and to asylum.

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.