This a Labour Government with Scots at its heart.

A brilliant Scots Night to end day one of UK Labour Conference - full of energy, good company, and real momentum for the months ahead.

John Healey, Labour’s Defence Secretary, announcing that if the SNP won’t step up to support defence jobs in Scotland, then as Labour UK Government we will step in - and so we’ll fund the new welding centre supporting apprenticeships on the Clyde.

If the SNP won’t talk about their record, then we will: Never has one party accumulated so much political capital to so little effect. Jackie Baillie put it best when she said “The truth is if John Swinney knew how to fix the challenges Scotland faces…he’d have done it by now.”

We will end decline, reform our public services, and grow our economy. Britain can come together, pursue a shared destination, and unite around a common good. That is the purpose of this government.

A message from the Mersey this week about which of our Governments here in Scotland can actually be relied on to support apprentices on the Clyde….

This is a Labour Government - with Scots at its heart - delivering for Scotland.

The SNP has nothing new to offer Scotland. Scottish Labour will deliver the new energy and new ideas that Scotland deserves.

The SNP promised to close the gap but Scotland’s poorest pupils are still being left behind. It’s time for a new direction in education.

A noisy minority is holding Scotland back. After years of SNP failure, it’s time for a government that delivers. Scottish Labour will provide the new direction Scotland needs.

John Swinney is no fresh start, the SNP are knackered. Scotland needs new thinking, new leadership and a new direction.

Investing in Scotland’s future.

This is a Labour Government - with Scots at its heart - delivering for Scotland.

Being part of the UK means higher public spending for Scotland, with an extra £2,669 per person compared to the UK average. The collective economic strength of the UK means higher spending on public services in Scotland, according to official figures 👇

Congratulations Martin Whitfield! Your Scottish Labour candidate for East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs. #NewDirection

The UK Government is delivering for Scotland. Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander welcomed an £83 million investment boost for Scotland following the Regional Investment Summit 👇

Scotland is getting record investment from a UK Labour Government, but the SNP’s mismanagement means services are still in decline. So today in the Commons I asked a straightforward question: “Where has the money gone John?

Nuclear generated more than half of Scotland's electricity for a significant chunk of the past week. It's critical for Scotland's energy security. It's also the route to thousands of good jobs. Time for a new direction. Time to ditch the SNP and their ideological block.

The deal will sustain more than 4,000 jobs, of which more than 2,000 are in Scotland, for at least 15 years and will benefit suppliers across the UK, including Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises.

Silence can’t obscure the fact that the SNP still don’t have credible answers to very basic questions, like what would be our currency… on which, of course, our pensions, mortgages and indeed economy are based.