The fact is that co-operation between independent countries - to our mutual advantage - is the way of the modern world.
From Nicola Sturgeon
Glasgow is a great city.
Instead of an end to austerity, Labour has made clear that it wants to impose more austerity cuts.
Voting Labour in the past hasn't protected Scotland against Tory governments.
Since I became First Minister, I have made clear my priority to alleviate poverty and tackle inequality in Scotland. Ensuring that everyone can do better in life will not only make Scotland fairer, but it will also make it a more prosperous place.
The Scottish Government's international development work began in 2005 with a £3 million budget focused solely on Malawi, reflecting the historic links between our two countries.
Scotland's relationship with Malawi is perhaps unique - with almost every town or village in Scotland having some connection.
Of course, aid is only one small part of international development. Some of the greatest benefits to the world's poorest can be achieved through policy changes by developed countries.
For me, personally, it has been humbling since I became First Minister to speak to women and girls and have them tell me how much it means to them to have a woman in the top job in politics in Scotland.
Some of the brightest and best women in our society are stifled in their ambitions.
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