However, most importantly, it is about deciding to take Scotland’s future into our own hands. It is only by taking charge of our own destiny, with our own hand on the tiller, that we are better able ...

The Scotland I seek is modern and dynamic; it is an enterprising, compassionate, forward-looking nation that is well-placed ...

Whatever our future holds, that future will be better if it created by us – the people of Scotland. We have to make that happen – and we have to do so together. We've got what it takes - to create ...

The full text of the draft resolution unanimously agreed by the NEC is appended: Context for the Special Democracy Conference: This Conference has been called by the National Executive Committee ...

This is the first gathering of the SNP since our election victory in May. So let me begin with a big, heartfelt thank you. Firstly, and most importantly, to the people of Scotland – thank you for ...

Read Nicola Sturgeon’s speech to the Scottish Parliament setting out Scotland’s path to next year’s planned independence referendum. The campaign to establish this Parliament was long and hard. It was ...

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Welcome to the launch of the SNP manifesto for the 2021 Scottish Parliament election. This election is taking place in the most serious of times. How people vote on May 6 will determine who will be ...

Good morning – and welcome to the launch of the SNP manifesto for the 2024 Westminster election. This election takes place at a time when people are hurting. The aftermath of Covid has left scars ...

Before I start, I just want to pay tribute to the courage of Lesia Vasylenko who we all had the privilege of hearing from earlier. A remarkable ambassador for her country and someone who gives us all ...

I have had the privilege of being Education Secretary and Deputy First Minister for the last five years. It has been the most challenging and most rewarding time of my life in government. I have ...