John Swinney tells SNP conference of drive to deliver independence for his son

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney aid he was ‘determined’ to deliver independence to create a ‘better’ nation for his teenage son Matthew (Jane Barlow/PA) -

An emotional John Swinney told SNP supporters he is “determined” to deliver Scottish independence to create a “better” country for his teenage son.

Scotland’s First Minister closed his party’s annual conference in Aberdeen with a speech setting out his personal commitment to the independence cause.