We don't compete in the world by offering tax advantages to a few that we don't give to all our citizens and businesses

We don't compete in the world by offering tax advantages to a few that we don't give to all our citizens and businesses

One of the drivers of displacement and potential conflict over the next 10 to 20 years will be climate (change) - resource scarcity, climate change is going to compound the cocktail that's driving war and displacement.

Over the next few days we want cities, towns and villages across the UK to send a message to Scotland: stay with us.

I've supported Jeremy Corbyn all the way along because I think that was the right thing to do. I've reluctantly reached the conclusion that his position is untenable.

One nation banking recognises that banks must not be isolated from the rest of the economy. Because banks and small businesses must succeed or fail together, banks must lend to small businesses so we can get the growth and jobs we need for the future. As things stand, that is not happening enough. Lending was down £10.8billion last year.

Freedom and opportunity are precious gifts and the purpose of our politics is to expand them, for all our people.