There are some Tories who still like to brand themselves as “progressive” in their views.

There has been a palpable change in the air in Scottish political debate over the last couple of weeks.

In the years since devolution, Scotland has cemented its reputation as a world leader across a range of industries and public policies.

Westminster politics can be pretty depressing. It is ­completely dominated by the despair of a Tory Brexit.

Scotland has long been recognised as punching above its weight on tackling climate change and I am proud that the introduction of our new Climate Change Bill this week strengthens our global leadership.