John Swinney, who is also the Education Secretary, outlined details of the £350 million policy commitment to a special SNP campaign conference. As splits within the SNP were exposed, Mr Salmond announced on Friday he wants to make a dramatic return to Holyrood as leader of the new Alba Party. The First Minister, he insisted, had been 'tested like no other leader in modern Scottish history' and has 'come through'. The Deputy First Minister added: 'We all know she has all that it takes to lead Scotland through these crucial days.' 'The facts speak for themselves – under the SNP, the digital divide between the wealthiest and the poorest has grown.'

Source: The Nation March 28, 2021 18:56 UTC