Responding to David Cameron’s speech at Conservative Conference SNP Depute Leader and Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “David Cameron revealed his true Tory colours today.

“The Prime Minister showed disrespect to Scotland with his determination to put unwanted new nuclear weapons in the Clyde, when he should be protecting the carrier contracts and RAF bases.

“The truth is that David Cameron’s Con/Dem government is cutting Scotland’s budget too far and too fast, and damaging our economy.

“As Scotland faces up to the Tory/Liberal cuts on top of those already put in train by Labour, it is only with a Scottish Parliament with full financial and economic powers that we can grow Scotland’s economy and boost revenues to invest in our health, education and public services.

“David Cameron and the Tories oppose the right of the people to choose Scotland’s future, and have ganged up with Labour and the Lib Dems to vote down a referendum offering independence – the Prime Minister lectures Scots in Birmingham, but isn’t prepared to take his case to the doorsteps in Scotland.

Responding to David Cameron’s comments on the release of Al Megragi Ms Sturgeon added: “David Cameron appears not to understand the reality of Scottish self-government – which shows more Tory disrespect for Scotland. Regardless of people’s opinion, the decision was Scotland’s to take on the basis of the due process of Scots Law – which was done to the letter.  Any attempt by Tories at Westminster to interfere with Scotland’s justice system would be vigorously resisted north of the Border, by people of all political persuasions and none.”