John Swinney: ““Together we will reject sexism. Together we will embrace equality.”

Friends, Choose Scotland will offer hope but it will also offer ambition.

The UK that people voted for in 2014 is no more.

Our task is to build on that momentum, which is why, at this conference, we will be launching the Choose Scotland campaign – the biggest campaign since the referendum and what will be the most sophisticated, pro-independence campaign…

I have been appalled at the creeping normalisation of misogynistic behaviour in our society. I know that women are angry. They are right to be angry. And I know I must show personal leadership.