Ten years after the Scottish independence referendum, the former first minister predicts a "very healthy realignment" of the UK in years to come.

Emotions were running high in the run-up to the 2014 independence vote as Scotland's future dominated the international news agenda.

I'm certain Scotland will be independent in my lifetime

Jane Phillips was among the first people to vote in the Scottish independence referendum. A teacher from Dundee, she was second in line at her local polling station when it opened on the morning of 18 September 2014.

Ten years on from the referendum, this appearance from John Swinney in Edinburgh was the most candid from any SNP leader in the past decade.

Scotland is closer to independence than it was in 2014, the First Minister has insisted. SNP leader John Swinney made the claim at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the historic ballot - which saw 55% of voters reject independence and support remaining part of the UK.