For the 11th year in a row, Scotland is the most attractive and successful destination for foreign direct investment of any part of the United Kingdom, other than London and the South East, and that is in the face of very challenging…

The results that have come out from the EY Foreign Direct Investment Index demonstrate another really strong performance for Scotland.

It was a terrible breach of trust and an overwhelming betrayal by the man entrusted to be the party's chief executive.

Today I feel the overwhelming anger felt by SNP members.

I want to reassure communities that my government will lead from the front in tackling all forms of violence, division and prejudice.

Everyone who lives in Scotland – those that were born here and those that have decided to make Scotland their home – epitomise Scotland’s values of hope, tolerance and solidarity. These are values that must be cherished, nurtured and…

We must all stand united in utter condemnation of the heinous attack that took place in Edinburgh. Anti-Muslim hatred is abhorrent, and we must not allow recent attempts to stoke fear to divide us.

There is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in Scotland. My thoughts are with all who have been impacted - the victims but also the communities who are understandably anxious by what happened.

A fresh start is possible, but only with independence.

Sir Keir Starmer has made the right decision. It was past time for him to face reality and the fact he now has allows some hope that things can change.

This is no way to govern. Scotland deserves better.

So the commitment I give you today, in the spirit of what I've just said about the engagement that enhances public and government policy, is that we will work constructively and closely with you on how this cap is implemented to ensure it…

[It is important that] essential food items, and I stress essential food items, remain affordable to members of the public.

I give Mr Sarwar that assurance.

Very disappointed with the result in Aberdeen South, @theSNP vote remains strong but it is clear that tactical voting has had a real impact on the result.

Lady Ross’s judgment has just been given down and it is a very comprehensive judgment, the Government will of course respect the judgment Lady Ross has put forward and consider its implications and we will set out our response in due…

We will consider all of these details because there are complex issues that are involved, but at this early stage I acknowledge the outcome of the judgement from Lady Ross and the government will consider its findings.

Deeply concerned by the train crash in Bedford and hope for the recovery of all involved. Grateful thanks to the emergency services.

The announcement by the University of Dundee this morning of a consultation on further job cuts is extremely disappointing.

But fundamentally, the government took a decision that we considered was absolutely right for Scottish agriculture and for the preservation of what Sarah talked about, livestock production and also the heritage of Scottish agriculture and…

There is no place for violence, racism or intolerance in our country.

I am deeply concerned by these incidents. There is no place for violence, racism or intolerance in our country.

Ministers are very happy and would think it essential were there to be family engagement with the review.

I am delighted that the SNP has won the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election and that Lara Bird will take her place as the SNP’s newest MP.

We need to consider the implications of that result.