THE National sat down with the First Minister John Swinney at Bute House for an exclusive interview this weekend.
It has now been published in article format here as well as in full on our YouTube channel.
His thoughts on opposition in the SNP to his indyref2 plan, Scottish Government arms firm grants, Angus Robertson’s controversial "critical friend" comment, Nicola Sturgeon’s forthcoming memoir and his recent meeting with Donald Trump – all this and much more were discussed with political reporter James Walker.
Here is the full interview here: