John Swinney, Scotland’s First Minister, says the UK is at a “tipping point” on constitutional issues. In comments related to the formation of his new Scottish cabinet, Swinney says his team will work to continue building support for Scottish self-government. The reports describe his position as reflecting a period of constitutional uncertainty in the UK, with decisions and political developments increasingly shaping the future balance of powers between Scotland and the UK government. Swinney frames the cabinet’s work as focused on sustaining momentum for self-government, including outreach aimed at strengthening public and political support. The coverage reflects agreement on the core points of his remarks: that constitutional change is at a critical stage, and that his cabinet’s priorities include efforts to advance Scottish self-government. No additional policy details, timelines, or specific UK government actions are included in the provided summaries.