Media centre

The Media Centre is the SNP's knowledgebase of news and official press releases. All the latest press statements, press notices and success stories from the Media Centre team can be freely accessed by both members of the press and the public in this area.

Media enquiries
SNP Press Officers can help journalists and press with interview requests and provide background to stories and campaigns.

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Latest news stories

SNP welcome £87m for eco friendly homes

Wednesday, 8 February, 2012 - 16:46
The SNP have welcomed news an additional £87m will be invested in affordable and energy efficient homes, supporting jobs in construction.

SNP welcome budget for economic recovery

Wednesday, 8 February, 2012 - 15:44
The SNP’s budget will bring £382million additional capital spending for 2012-15, supporting 5,000 jobs and boosting the economy.

European legality of minimum pricing confirmed

Wednesday, 8 February, 2012 - 11:39
The SNP have welcomed confirmation the Scottish Government’s plans to introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol is permissible under EU law

ERS backs no strings referendum

Wednesday, 8 February, 2012 - 10:21
The Electoral Reform Society says no strings should be attached by the UK Government to Scotland's referendum.

£2.5m funding for small business loans

Tuesday, 7 February, 2012 - 13:33
SNP MSP John Wilson has welcomed £2.5million funding that will finance interest free loans to small businesses to help them save energy.

SNP welcome referenda expert's analysis

Tuesday, 7 February, 2012 - 12:21
Dr Matt Qvortrup says Westminster would be ill-advised to challenge referendum in court

SNP only party that will protect free education

Tuesday, 7 February, 2012 - 11:43
While the SNP is committed to free education, Johann Lamont said she was not opposed to back-door tuition fees for Scottish students.

UK cuts undermining inward investment

Tuesday, 7 February, 2012 - 11:14
SNP Treasury spokesperson Stewart Hosie warns that UK economic policy is undermining inward investment.

Polls show "positivity winning over negativity"

Monday, 6 February, 2012 - 12:11
The SNP have welcomed recent polls showing strong support for the SNP and independence.

Surge in support for independence and SNP

Sunday, 5 February, 2012 - 12:14
A Panelbase poll for the Sunday Times and Real Radio shows support for independence and the SNP hitting 50%.