I think what parliament and the country has just heard for the first time in this parliamentary session is exactly what I was warning about during the election campaign.
John Swinney
The Public Record
I just want to call it out for what it is, because during the election campaign, I made it abundantly clear I would not cooperate with Reform in this parliament because of the way in which they pursue this issue which incites racial hatred…
But there is a deeper point that is exposed by the question that Mr Offord puts to me, and that is that Mr Offord is trying to pursue an issue on immigration at the same time as his party is associated with the stirring up of hatred within…
The scenes we saw in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Ayr last night are unacceptable.
No one should be made to feel scared in a place they call home, and the actions of those involved do not reflect Scotland’s values.
Scotland is a welcoming nation and those who choose to make their lives here are valued members of our communities.
I confirm the government’s commitment to ensuring that we continue to develop and enhance the services and support that are available to women.
I think it’s inappropriate for there to be an inquiry into these matters, because they affect the internal governance of the SNP, which I have sorted out.
The idea of political rivals scrutinising the internal business of other political parties is, well, let me just say an interesting precedent to set, that people should think twice about.
I therefore do not support the establishment of a parliamentary inquiry, because we have had an investigation and it convicted somebody for embezzling from my party’s funds.
...we will continue to press the UK Government to remove the EPL at the earliest possible opportunity.





