The events which have followed the horrific and senseless knife attack in Belfast will be extremely concerning for communities who are already experiencing fear, anxiety and uncertainty.
Commenting on the unrest in Glasgow after a stabbing.
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Make no mistake – if we had lost the election this year, if we were out of power – then the independence cause would have been set back decades.
Friends, we are winning. One by one, the stars are aligning in our favour.
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.
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