What is the SNP position on nuclear weapons?
Westminster’s commitment to nuclear weapons leaves other aspects of our defence weakened. Nuclear weapons are wrong strategically, morally and financially
How can Scotland’s defence model contribute towards national resilience?
The flexibility that being a small state can bring will mean that Scotland can take an integrated, human-focused approach to national security, with our defence capabilities playing a role alongside other areas of government.
Why does the SNP support NATO?
An independent Scotland, will be a reliable and dedicated international partner – which is ever more relevant in today’s world.
What is the SNP Scottish Government doing for veterans?
Our veterans and armed forces community are an asset to society and we are committed to making Scotland the destination of choice for service leavers and their families.
What role does the defence industry play in Scotland’s economy?
Defence manufacturing infrastructure in Scotland is fundamental to our national engineering and manufacturing sector.
What would an independent Scotland’s defence force look like?
For too long, the Westminster system has shown a failure to meet Scotland’s specific defence needs
Do the SNP support Trident renewal?
The SNP has never and will never support the retention or renewal of Trident. We believe that nuclear weapons are immoral, ineffective and expensive.
How is the SNP supporting rural Scotland?
We will renew the Community Empowerment Act, and introduce new Land Reform Legislation with a presumption in favour of community buy-outs. And to breathe new life into the economies of rural Scotland we will create a new, £20 million Rural Entrepreneur Fund – providing grants of up to £10,000 to support the creation of 2,000 new businesses.