Below is a statement given by Michael Russell, Scotland’s Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe, on the Scottish Continuity Bill. Check against delivery. 

The Scottish Parliament has approved our Income Tax proposals for 2018-19 that will make our tax system even fairer and invest more in our vital public services.

Someone had better call a doctor, because it’s clear the Labour Party are suffering from a bad case of collective amnesia.

Obesity is one of the biggest challenges facing our nation’s health. It is harming the people of Scotland and putting pressure on the NHS, other public services and our economy.

This year marks a century since women first gained the right to vote. Today thousands of women across Scotland shape our movement and thousands more built it. To mark the centenary of women’s suffrage, we are highlighting 100 women who represent the SNP in 2018.