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.

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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

No campaign highlights another Tory-Labour pact

Wednesday, 16 May, 2012 - 17:38
The SNP says Labour’s commitment to progressive politics has been questioned yet again after another Tory-Labour pact in the No campaign.

Police chief urges May to follow Scotland's lead

Wednesday, 16 May, 2012 - 16:05
The SNP has reiterated its commitment that it will not impose Theresa May's Winsor package in Scotland.

ELC to attempt reintroduction of Right to Buy

Wednesday, 16 May, 2012 - 16:02
The Labour-Tory administration in East Lothian is to try and reintroduce Right-to-Buy despite it having been abolished.

SNP welcome 'Respect our Regiments' campaign

Wednesday, 16 May, 2012 - 13:20
The SNP have welcomed a cross-party effort to secure the identity of Scotland’s historic army regiments.

Scottish labour market continues to outperform UK

Wednesday, 16 May, 2012 - 13:15
The SNP has reiterated its call for the UK Government to release £300m of capital funding to kick-start shovel-ready projects in Scotland.

Edinburgh's library service deemed best in UK

Wednesday, 16 May, 2012 - 11:48
Edinburgh has been deemed the best city in the UK for its library services.

SNP and Labour to form coalition in East Ren

Tuesday, 15 May, 2012 - 20:23
The SNP group in East Renfrewshire have this evening reached an agreement with the Labour group to form a progressive coalition

Strategy urged for 'High North' opportunities

Tuesday, 15 May, 2012 - 18:44
SNP Westminster leader Angus Robertson calls for the UK Government to take a serious approach to economic opportunities in the High North.

Oil and gas firm will create 500 jobs

Tuesday, 15 May, 2012 - 13:18
Local MSPs have welcomed the announcement that oil and gas company Aker Solutions will create 500 new jobs at Dyce and Portlethen.

Top Tory peer - independence is an 'inevitability'

Tuesday, 15 May, 2012 - 11:46
Lord Fraser has praised the concept of a social union with England, and has said that Scottish independence is an 'inevitability'