First Minister John Swinney's Speech to SNP Annual Conference 2025
We are building a country for all of Scotland, where the sense of possibility runs deep through all our cities, towns, villages, and every community.
The brave journalists risking their lives to tell the world of the genocide in Gaza are a reminder that we must step up to secure peace.
Every life is sacred and of equal value. And every family – whether Palestinian or Israeli – deserves to live in peace and dignity.
- A two-state solution must be delivered.
- Peace must prevail.
Peace is a long-term project that requires far-sighted investment, and international development is often the first line of defence against conflict, population displacement, and humanitarian catastrophe.
However, at Westminster, Labour has slashed overseas aid, hindering efforts to achieve peace and stability.
Author's summary: Scotland's First Minister emphasizes the need for peace and a two-state solution.