First minister to speak about 3:15published at 15:02 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Nicola Sturgeon is due to speak in about 15 minutes
Summary
The SNP is holding its autumn conference in Glasgow
Party leader Nicola Sturgeon made her keynote address to delegates
During the three-day conference, members debated child tax credits, international trade and nuclear weapons
Ms Sturgeon says that the goal of independence for Scotland is "clearly in sight"
First minister to speak about 3:15published at 15:02 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Brexit referendumpublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Image source, PAThe SNP conference kicked off on Sunday and Ms Sturgeon immediately hit the headlines by telling the BBC that the party's 35 MPs at Westminster would vote in favour of a new referendum on Brexit, were such a question to be tabled at Parliament.
This was endorsed by members via a topical resolution, with the party also promoting its policy of the UK remaining in the EU's single market and customs union.
Nicola Sturgeon to promote 'hope and optimism'published at 14:58 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Image source, ReutersAhead of her speech, Nicola Sturgeon's team said she would promote a message of "hope and optimism" when she addresses the SNP conference in Glasgow.
The party leader and Scotland's first minister will close the three-day event by hitting out at the "unfolding calamity" and "despair" at Westminster over Brexit.
She will contrast this by painting a picture of an independent Scotland that can be "a beacon of progressive values".
Ms Sturgeon will also set out a "fair work first" approach to business support grants and contracts.
SNP conference 2018 - final daypublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Scottish National Party's autumn conference taking place in Glasgow.
It's the final day of the event and will culminate in a speech by leader Nicola Sturgeon.