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The Conservatives at Westminster led a debate on the Labour Government’s record on defence but Shadow Defence Minister Gerald Howarth MP refused to commit to maintaining Scotland’s military bases – putting thousands of jobs at risk.

SNP Westminster Leader Angus Robertson says the coming General Election was full of opportunity for Scotland, in light of the increasing possibility of a hung parliament.

Plans to give the people of Scotland their say on the nation's future were unveiled today.

Scotland's fisheries need real champions now and at the UK elections as the UK Government proposes dropping Scotland's traditional fishing rights.

All 32 of Scotland's local authorities have confirmed they will continue to freeze council tax into 2010 - 11.

SNP MP and Energy Spokesman, Mike Weir, has welcomed confirmation from Energy Minister Lord Hunt that the UK Government is taking forward SNP demands and lodging amendments to the Energy Bill to extend the CCS levy to allow gas projects to be included.

SNP Constitutional Affairs Spokesperson, Pete Wishart MP, has called on the Labour Party in Scotland to make their position on holding a Scottish referendum clear after the party backed two other referenda.

SNP Westminster Leader and Defence Spokesperson, Angus Robertson MP described former Prime Minister Tony Blair's failure to express any regret over the Iraq war as 'chilling'.

SNP Westminster Leader and Defence Spokesperson, Angus Robertson MP, has welcomed the constructive tone of talks at a summit of world leaders who met in London to discuss Afghanistan's future but warned that a fundamental reassessment of the UK’s mission in the region was still massively overdue.

The SNP has urged Scots to make their own decision at the General Election after Labour, joined the Tories in disregarding Scots voters, echoing the actions of broadcasters who are currently ignoring Scotland’s views in the General Election debate.