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An analysis of all local council by-elections held since May 2007 which shows that the swing to the SNP from Labour is increasing as the SNP enters its third year in Government.

The latest YouGov opinion poll sample for Scotland shows that the SNP is maintaining a consistent lead over Labour in voting intentions for the Westminster Parliament with a 4% lead.

The leader of the SNP Group on COSLA Cllr Derek MacKay (Renfrewshire) today welcomed the unanimous decision of Scotland’s Councils to renew the historic co

The SNP has cruised to a landslide win in Angus. Candidate Jean Lee won at Monifieth and Sidlaw, on the first and only count, polling just under 70%.

Lothian and Borders Chief Constable David Strang has backed the SNP Government’s plans to replace short jail sentences with effective community punishments.

Reports in the Herald newspaper suggest Glasgow’s Labour Council, led by Stephen Purcell, are planning a council tax increase of over £150 for Glasgow householders – with a revaluation of council tax bands.

Innes Nelson has been elected to represent the south west ward on Inverclyde council. The SNP vote rose from 23% in May 2007 to 42% today

Western Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan has raised the future of 125 defence jobs in Uist at First Minister's Question time today at Hoyrood.

A newly published Holyrood poll puts the parties and MSPs who support Scottish independence within touching distance of an absolute majority.

The SNP has won the largest share of the European election vote in Scotland for the first time, beating Labour into second place.