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...
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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...
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...
Rural Affairs
Scotland’s rural economy is at the heart of a successful Scotland. The Scottish Rural Development Programme has been supporting jobs and growth in rural Scotland and will...
The SNP in action
Bank bonuses contrasted with UK Farepak failure
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...
Your Scotland Your Referendum
The First Minister delivers his speech to the Scottish Parliament.
SNP in action
Latest tweets
- MT @iainmacwhirter: Want 2 kno what indy #Scotland would look like? Watch Borgen on BBC4 - West Wing in a small nation t.co/zdVnAJT5
- Powerful production Red Red Rose in vibrant southern capital Dumfries - dance,music,film
- Congratulations to the inspiring @LeeSansum who has just been awarded the title: 'Grampian Sport coach of the year'. Well deserved.
- Excellent thoughtful take on the current #indyref debate by @gerryhassan. Highly recommended. t.co/6MSC95xH RT
- Congrats to Dumfries Big Burns Supper, genius show! t.co/PC3K7bJ9
- On my way to speak at Skye SNP Burns Supper at Sabhal Mór Ostaig - should be great night after a great week #snp









