Scotland's First Minister telephone call with new Prime Minister

First Minister John Swinney has spoken with new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.

A Scottish Government spokesperson said: 

"In a telephone call this morning, the First Minister congratulated the new Prime Minister on his appointment. He set out his commitment to both governments working constructively together to address the cost-of-living crisis and to lower energy bills.

"The First Minister set out the majority within the Scottish Parliament for the future of Scotland to be decided by the people of Scotland and looked forward to a constructive dialogue on this issue.

"The First Minister also extended an invitation to host the Prime Minister at Bute House at the earliest opportunity."