SNP: Policies, News & What They Stand For

SNP: Policies, News & What They Stand For

The Scottish National Party are the Scottish Nationalists that dominated the General Election in 2015.

Led by John Swinney, the SNP are Scotland's largest political party and party of Government.

What They Stand For
The SNP say they are "committed to making Scotland the nation we know it can be. Our vision is of a prosperous country where everyone gets the chance to fulfil their potential. We want a fair society where no-one is left behind. And our vision is of Scotland as an independent country - equal to the very best."

Latest SNP News

John Swinney elected as Scotland's new first minister by Scottish Parlaiment after becoming SNP leader

John Swinney elected new first minister by Scottish Parliament after becoming SNP leader

4 hours ago

Humza Yousaf has stepped down as SNP leader

SNP in meltdown as tearful Humza Yousaf quits as party leader after Scottish power-sharing deal crumbles

8 days ago

Humza Yousaf is set to quit as Scotland's First Minister amid SNP meltdown

High Noon for Humza Yousaf: Scotland's First Minister poised to quit in midday statement amid SNP meltdown

8 days ago

Alex Salmond says that Alba Party MSP Ash Regan will lay down her terms to keep Humza Yousaf as First Minister on Monday.

Alex Salmond says Alba's Ash Reagan will lay down terms to prop up Humza Yousaf in due course

8 days ago

First Minister Humza Yousaf on Friday

Humza Yousaf says Scottish election could be called if he loses no-confidence vote, as he urges MSPs to reconsider

10 days ago

Kate Forbes has backed Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf's leadership rival Kate Forbes backs beleaguered Scottish First Minister, as no confidence vote looms

10 days ago

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Humza Yousaf is fighting for his political future ahead of a no confidence vote

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf defiantly says he will not resign as he faces No Confidence vote

11 days ago

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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will lay a motion of no confidence in the Scottish government this afternoon.

Scottish Labour leader to lay motion of no confidence in government as Humza Yousaf cancels independence speech

11 days ago

Scottish First Minister faces a vote of no confidence after the SNP's power-sharing deal with the Greens collapsed.

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf faces vote of no confidence after power-sharing deal collapses

12 days ago

Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the media (l) after husband Peter Murrell (pictured with her right) charged over SNP finance probe

Nicola Sturgeon breaks silence after husband Peter Murrell charged in SNP finance probe

18 days ago

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Humza Yousaf hit back at the author.

JK Rowling's 'contempt for women' accusation over misogyny law is 'astonishing and illogical', Humza Yousaf tells LBC

20 days ago

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Humza Yousaf has hit back at criticism of Scotland's hate crime bill from Elon Musk and Joe Rogan

'Right-wing' Joe Rogan and Elon Musk's criticism of Scotland’s hate crime act is no surprise’, Humza Yousaf says

1 month ago

James Heappey, Theresa May, Matt Hancock and Harriet Harman who are among the MPs standing down

The MPs who are standing down at the election: Full list of those quitting the Commons

1 month ago

Nicola Sturgeon fought back tears at the Covid inquiry

Nicola Sturgeon fights back tears at Covid Inquiry as she's grilled about her pandemic leadership

3 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon admitted deleting Covid WhatsApp messages

Nicola Sturgeon admits she deleted Covid WhatsApps and allowed ‘burner’ phones on expenses

3 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon arriving at the UK Covid inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre

Nicola Sturgeon insists WhatsApp was not used to make decisions during pandemic as she faces grilling at inquiry

3 months ago

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Dozens of Police Scotland officers have avoided misconduct proceedings by quitting the force in the three years since SNP ministers were urged to change Holyrood laws to stop officers from escaping disciplinary action, LBC has learned

Dozens of police officers avoid misconduct cases by quitting since ministers urged to close 'loophole'

Nicola Sturgeon said the UK Covid Inquiry has been provided with copies of messages between her and colleagues after the hearing heard the former first minister's pandemic WhatsApp messages were all deleted

Nicola Sturgeon says Covid inquiry has copies of messages after hearing heard pandemic texts were 'all deleted'

MPs voted on a ceasefire amendment

How did your MP vote on the Gaza ceasefire amendment?

Keir Starmer and new Labour MP Michael Shanks

Triumphant Keir Starmer says Labour "blew the doors off" as he celebrates Scottish by-election win

SNP appoints membership figures row spin doctor as new chief executive

SNP appoints membership figures row spin doctor as new chief executive

SNP MP Ian Blackford speaks to Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith at Edinburgh Fringe

SNP's Ian Blackford tells Iain Dale there was a 'coup' behind his Westminster exit

Nicola Sturgeon is writing her 'deeply and personal' memoir

Nicola Sturgeon signs deal for 'deeply personal and revealing' autobiography after nine-way publishing bidding war

Nicola Sturgeon refuses to answer questions on her husband Peter Murrell on her return to Hollyrood

'I can only speak for myself' Nicola Sturgeon refuses to say husband Peter Murrell is innocent in SNP probe

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Humza Yousaf said he has not spoken to Nicola Sturgeon since her husband's arrest

I haven't spoken to Nicola Sturgeon since husband's arrest, Humza Yousaf reveals as ex-FM re-emerges at Holyrood

Police at the scene at Nicola Sturgeon's home today

SNP auditors quit amid police investigation into Nicola Sturgeon's husband over party finances

Police at the scene at Nicola Sturgeon's home today

Nicola Sturgeon pulls out of climate event as husband released on bail without charge amid probe over party finances

Margaret Ferrier faces by-election after Commons standards committee ruling

Ex SNP-MP Margaret Ferrier facing by-election and 30 day Commons suspension after traveling on train with covid

Kate Forbes (inset) will leave the Scottish Government after her failed bid to become leader of the SNP - where she was beaten by new First Minister Humzah Yousaf (left)

Kate Forbes leaves the Scottish Government after rejecting new job offer from new leader Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf was named new SNP leader, beating rivals Kate Forbes, and former minister Ash Regan

'I'm the luckiest man in the world': Humza Yousaf to take over from Nicola Sturgeon after winning SNP battle

Nicola Sturgeon wipes away tear (r) and leaving Scottish Assembly for the final time

Emotional Nicola Sturgeon wipes away tear in final speech as Scotland's First Minister

Kate Forbes and Sir Keir Starmer

SNP frontrunner Kate Forbes rules out Starmer coalition unless constitutional devolution is on the table

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The polls have opened across England

Polls open across England for local elections as new voter ID laws require photo identification at ballot boxes
Rishi Sunak says the election will take place in the second half of the year

Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out July election after Rwanda bill passes

Prime Minister refuses to be drawn on election date adding his sights are set 'beyond' timings

Prime Minister refuses to be drawn on election timings saying his sights are set 'beyond' an exact date
Rishi Sunak's inner circle has reportedly urged him to call a summer election.

Rishi Sunak urged to hold summer election as aides fear he 'cannot hold on until autumn' amid Tory rebel plot
Brits could be heading to the polls in October, Jeremy Hunt has suggested

Brits will head to the polls in October, Jeremy Hunt suggests, as election rumours swirl

'Tip of the iceberg': Up to 100 Tory MPs 'to quit by election', insiders fear after Heappey stands down

'Tip of the iceberg': Up to 100 Tory MPs 'to quit by election', insiders fear after Heappey stands down
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Gig ticket prices capped and touts face crackdown under Labour plan to stop music-lovers being ripped off
Boris Johnson will be deployed to campaign in the Red Wall

Dorries dismisses Boris’ election comeback amid claims Sunak will ‘deploy ex-PM' in Red Wall to avoid Tory 'wipeout'
Boris Johnson will be deployed to campaign in the Red Wall

Boris’ election comeback: Sunak to ‘deploy Johnson in the Red Wall’ as Reform UK vow to ‘destroy’ Tories in the North

Latest Politics News

Berry, who is also running to be an MP in Brighton at the next General Election, stepped aside on Tuesday just three days into the job, replaced by Zoë Garbett

Green Party's Siân Berry quits London Assembly just three days into the job

Keir Starmer Congratulates David Skaith On His Election To York And North Yorkshire Mayor

Rachel Reeves slaps down PM's hung Parliament claims & 'deluded' Tories 'gaslighting' Brits on economy
Rishi Sunak said he was "determined to fight" as the Liberal Democrats announced they would table a motion of no confidence in the Government

Next general election not a 'foregone conclusion', says Sunak, as Lib Dems table no-confidence vote in government
Mothin Ali was elected as a councillor for the Gipton and Harehills ward in Leeds after winning more than 3,000 votes

Green Party investigates councillor who shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ after election and said Palestinians should 'fight back'
John Swinney has been elected as the new SNP leader and will replace Humza Yousaf

John Swinney hails 'new chapter' for SNP and vows to unite Scotland as he pays tribute to Humza Yousaf in victory speech
John Swinney has been elected as the new SNP leader and will replace Humza Yousaf

John Swinney elected as SNP leader and set to become next first minister of Scotland

All new bars, restaurants and offices will be required to have single-sex lavatories, the Government has announced.

Single-sex loos to be required in all new restaurants and offices under new Government plans
Rishi Sunak has said the country is hurtling towards a hung parliament after ruling out a summer election after dismal local election results for the Conservatives

Rishi Sunak 'axes plans for summer election' as he warns UK is heading for hung parliament

Tory Paul Scully has slammed Susan Hall's campaign to become London mayor - saying that he would've run Sadiq Khan closer if he had been selected as the party's candidate.

Paul Scully doesn't rule out running again to be London mayor as he slams Susan Hall's campaign
Homeowners face another six agonising months before interest rates drop as the Bank of England delays cuts, leading economists warn.

Interest rate drops not likely until autumn, leading economists warn homeowners