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A stronger economy with independence: what you need to know
Independence within the EU offers Scotland a real opportunity to grow our economy and build a fairer society. Here’s how we can do it.
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Pound falls to record low: all you need to know
Soaring inflation. Falling wages. Pound falling to a record low. Here’s how Westminster economic mismanagement makes the cost-of-living crisis worse.
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What EU countries are doing to help with the cost of living
As European countries step up with real action, the Tory UK government continues to sit on its hands amid the cost of living crisis.
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The SNP has submitted an application to intervene in the Supreme Court case on an independence referendum. Read the full submission here.
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How Brexit damages businesses and livelihoods
A hard Brexit imposed on Scotland against its will, and now fully backed by Labour, is hurting businesses and people across Scotland. Here’s a rundown of impacts and real life examples.
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Here’s how we’re pushing forward with land reform
With our Land Reform Bill, we will introduce ambitious measures to reform Scotland’s land in a fair, green and sustainable way.
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Nicola Sturgeon’s speech launching the case for independence
Read Nicola Sturgeon’s full speech launching the first “Building a New Scotland” independence paper.
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Scotland outperforms the UK and Europe in attracting investment
Scotland punches above its weight in attracting investment in high-tech, high-growth industries – creating jobs, opportunities and prosperity.
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Vote Labour, Get Tory: stitch-ups in Scotland’s councils
At a time of the Tory cost of living crisis and Boris Johnson’s law-breaking, Anas Sarwar’s Labour chooses to make deals with the Tories.
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Crime in Scotland is 40% down under the SNP
Crime is at one of its lowest levels in almost 50 years, and we’re protecting police numbers and the police budget.
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From PFI debt to Brexit: the price of Labour policies
Across Scotland, councils are still paying the cost of a Labour’s toxic PFI deals, combined with the economic hit of Labour-backed Brexit.
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SNP Manifesto 2022: what you need to know
On May 5, vote SNP for ambitious action on the cost of living crisis, using all the powers and resources we have to help families.
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The price of being short-changed and ignored by Westminster
Tory Westminster governments have form in short-changing Scotland, with figures showing it amounts to over £2,000 per person.
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SNP Manifesto 2022: Nicola Sturgeon’s launch speech
Read Nicola Sturgeon’s full speech at the 2022 Council Elections manifesto launch in Greenock.
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Council Elections 2022: SNP Manifesto
On May 5, elect strong local SNP voices who will work tirelessly for your community. Read the SNP’s 2022 Council Elections manifesto.
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On May 5, elect your SNP local champions
Nicola Sturgeon: “The elections on May 5 are your chance to cast a vote for SNP councillors who’ll work tirelessly for local communities and local services. It’s also Scotland’s opportunity to cast a verdict on Tory policies that leave Scots struggling.”
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Scottish taxpayers get the best value in the UK
Amid the Tory cost of living crisis, people in Scotland still receive the best deal in the UK – with lower council tax, and better services.
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Westminster mismanagement punishes Scottish renewables
Energy providers in Scotland are forced to pay the highest transmission charges in Europe, set at Westminster.
We’re in a Tory cost of living crisis, and the UK government is punishing our renewable sector and failing to tackle soaring energy costs.
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Scotland’s railway is now in public hands
We have now put ScotRail in public ownership, as we continue investing in greener, more efficient, better railways for Scotland.
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Tories must U-turn on loans sending families into energy debt
Tories partied throughout lockdown and now they’re partying through this cost of living crisis, ignoring the struggles people are facing.
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The UK government’s callous disregard for the misery families are facing
Instead of tackling the Tory cost of living crisis, Rishi Sunak simply squirrelled money away for pre-election bribes. The only way to protect household budgets from the Tories is with independence.
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Tories have chosen poverty over tackling the cost of living crisis
Rishi Sunak could have introduced an emergency package of support for families to help tackle this Tory cost of living crisis. Instead, he choose to bury his head in the sand and continue with his austerity agenda.
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UK government must introduce a windfall tax to help tackle the cost of living
It’s time for the UK government to introduce a windfall tax. Large companies who made excessive profits must pay their share to help struggling families.
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Despite limited powers, we’re helping families with living costs
While Tories impose cuts on low-income families, we’re putting money into families’ pockets. With limited powers, we’ve introduced the Scottish Child Payment and built a new, fairer social security system.
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Nicola Sturgeon’s statement on welcoming refugees from Ukraine
Read Nicola Sturgeon’s full statement on Scotland’s proposals to welcome more Ukrainian refugees.
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5 ways you can help the SNP win the council elections
On May 5, let’s elect SNP-led councils across Scotland to keep delivering progress. Here’s how you can help make it happen.
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The Tory cost of living crisis: explained
Rising energy bills, rising food prices, tax hikes for working people and welfare cuts for the most vulnerable. This is the price we all pay for Westminster control.
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The UK government’s refugee response is not good enough
While all EU countries opened their doors to Ukrainian refugees without requiring visas, the UK government refused. Scotland stands ready to welcome refugees, but the UK Tories must step up.
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