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By-election swing to SNP increases

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.

Two-horse race for Westminster

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.

SNP welcome endorsement of historic concordat

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

By-election landslide for SNP

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%.

Senoir Police Chief backs SNP on short sentences

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

SNP expose Labour's true council tax colours

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.

13% swing secures Inverclyde by-election win

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

First Minister backs Uist workers

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.

Independence majority in touching distance

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

Salmond hails 'historic' European election win

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