John Swinney

"Swinney attributes the SNP by-election loss to Conservative mobilisation of 'understandable anger' in the northeast about oil and gas sector issues."

"Pledges to support trade unions and engage with the STUC regarding the cost-of-living crisis, public services, and employment."

"John Swinney called the SNP's election result a 'landslide' and 'emphatic' win for a pro-independence parliament, while planning to invite all party leaders except Reform UK to discuss cooperation."

"Swinney claims the Highlands face the cost of living crisis front line, proposing SNP policies including food price caps, childcare support, first-time buyer grants, and bus fare caps as election promises to ease household pressure."

"Swinney claims Reform UK has 'nothing to offer the people of Scotland' and doubles down on refusing to work with them politically."

"Proposed creating a 'high-growth unit' to identify and support businesses with potential for huge success."

"Reform UK's proposal to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas is an illustration of the dangerous nature of their politics and an attempt to divide communities."

"Proposed the implementation of food price caps to combat rising food costs as outlined in the SNP manifesto."