From Wick to Wigtown, we are committed to delivering progress in every part of Scotland. In rural Scotland, as elsewhere, that means supporting jobs, delivering quality public services and investing in infrastructure.

This week I announced that I’d bring forward a Members’ Bill to make it easier for victims of stalking to access justice.

Below is the full speech given by Scotland’s Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe, Michael Russell MSP, in the Scottish Parliament on the EU Withdrawal Bill.

This week I’m joining the Mental Health Foundation in marking Mental Health Awareness Week.

Scotland is a bold and positive country, rich in history and heritage, but forging ahead in a way that is progressive, pioneering and inclusive.