Sweden has its enhanced parental rights, including generous maternity and paternity leave; Norway its £300 billion Pension Fund from oil; and Denmark has been able to lead the world in onshore...
Popular policies
Economy & Jobs
The SNP is committed to creating jobs and opportunities for Scots old and new. We believe that Scotland can and should be more successful, and we will continue to argue for the Scottish Parliament...
Health and Wellbeing
The Health Service has seen some important improvements over the past three years including the protection of many vital local facilities, a reduction in waiting times and a big fall in the...
Climate Change
Climate change presents us with many challenges, but it also provides a wealth of opportunity for Scotland given our expertise and enterprise that can bring new jobs and greater prosperity...
The SNP in action
Surge in support for independence and SNP
Prosperity is our key ambition for Scotland
We wish to create a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, writes John Swinney...
Scotland's future in the hands of the people
Independence will mean that decisions about what happens in Scotland and for Scotland are taken by...
Scotland's referendum: Alex Salmond blogs
Alex Salmond explains the referendum consultation and why independence will bring fairness and prosperity to all...
SNP in action
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- Is it possible to catch a cold by watching this week's #Tatort. Meanwhile the body count rises. Na Servus.







