Below is the statement made by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in the Scottish Parliament on the Scottish Government’s plan for the next year. Check against delivery. 

The Tories have been failing people with disabilities. They have been failing to help them live independently; failing to help them find employment; failing to help them live a life of dignity.

In the last decade, we have achieved many things. We have fashioned Scotland as a modern and outward-looking place.

I am proud of our work and all that we have achieved. Now we again look to the future. It is time to refocus our efforts and refresh our agenda to meet the changing needs of our people and the unprecedented challenges of our times.

It’s almost fifteen years since Theresa May referred to the Tories as “the nasty party” at their party conference. But, in Scotland, the claim is as relevant as ever.

A string of Tory politicians have recently been caught out making racist, xenophobic or bigoted remarks.

Below is a speech given by Nicola Sturgeon on Scotland’s economy given at Spirit Aerosystems in Prestwick. Check against delivery.