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Serial loser: Boris Johnson and his litany of defeats
In his short time as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has already faced eleven embarrassing defeats in Parliament and two damning rulings in the courts. This is a Prime Minister with no authority, no majority, and no mandate from Scotland.
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Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal: what you need to know
Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal clearly ignores Scotland’s wishes and interests, and means that Scotland is being treated unfairly compared to other UK nations. That is unacceptable and SNP MPs will vote against it.
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Queen’s Speech: what you need to know
While the SNP government is building a fairer society with progressive policies, the Tory government’s toxic agenda is offering nothing but harm for Scotland. Here’s how.
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Unworkable, undeliverable, undesirable: Boris Johnson’s new Brexit proposals
Boris Johnson’s “new” Brexit proposals have been dismissed as unworkable and exposed as damaging for Scotland. Here’s the facts.
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Boris Johnson’s Tory conference speech: 5 things you need to know
We watched Boris Johnson’s speech, so you don’t have to. Here are the key takeaways from Boris Johnson’s conference speech, debunking his dangerous plans to drag Scotland out of the EU with an extreme Brexit.
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Westminster in chaos: 5 things you need to know
As the hard-right Tory government continues to falls apart and Westminster descends to chaos, Boris Johnson comes under fire for his illegal, extreme actions. Here’s what you need to know.
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We’re addressing the climate emergency
Climate change is a defining challenge of our time, and Scotland is leading the way in tackling it. From setting world-leading targets to empowering communities, here’s how we’re addressing the climate emergency.
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The SNP, not Labour, is the real radical and progressive party
While Labour constantly seek to emphasise their ‘radical’ credentials, we’re getting on with delivering radical policies to build a better, more progressive Scotland.
by Boris Johnson suspends UK Parliament: what you need to know
Boris Johnson is acting like a dictator and suspending the UK Parliament to prevent MPs holding him to account, as his authority crumbles. Here’s what you need to know.
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‘Outrageous. Ridiculous. Dictatorship.’ What Boris Johnson’s Cabinet used to say about shutting down Parliament
Only a few weeks ago, senior Tories suggested that shutting down Parliament would be “absolutely outrageous”. Now when Boris Johnson is attacking democracy, his Cabinet members have gone into hiding.
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No-deal Brexit would be catastrophic for our daily lives – here’s how
A no-deal Brexit would cause a long-term and widespread damage in Scotland – shrinking the economy, slashing jobs, increasing food prices and causing chaos. We cannot, and will not, accept that.
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Standing up for students
From free tuition, to investing in colleges and helping graduates into work, we’re proud to champion Scotland’s students.
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Boris Johnson’s horror show: the Cabinet that Farage and Trump would be proud of
Boris Johnson’s hard-right Cabinet includes ministers who have supported the death penalty, called feminists “obnoxious bigots”, opposed equal marriage, and supported ripping up Scotland’s devolution settlement.
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Boris Johnson: what you need to know about the new Tory PM
Boris Johnson has been elected the new Tory leader, and his move to 10 Downing Street only strengthens the case for independence. He is completely unfit for office – never mind the office of Prime Minister. Here’s why.
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Jo Swinson: here’s what you need to know about the new Lib Dem leader
Whether it’s the bedroom tax, the betrayal over tuition fees, or the turbo-charged austerity, here’s a reminder of Jo Swinson’s record.
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Theresa May has consistently ignored Scotland – and it’s about to get worse
Theresa May has continuously ignored Scotland’s voice, Scotland’s interests and the votes of the democratically elected Scottish Parliament. Whoever replaces her, it’s only about to get worse.
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6 ways we’re improving life for our veterans
Veterans are an asset to our society – their bravery, loyalty and professionalism deserve our full care and support.
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7 broken Brexit promises the Tories want you to forget
The architects of Brexit told numerous lies and would rather have you forget them. As the Tories hide from the upcoming European election, we thought we’d remind them.
by This Week in Westminster: Scotland’s interests ignored as Tories and Labour plot a Brexit stitch-up
This week in Westminster, we stood up for Scotland’s place in the European Union, called out the Tories for welfare cuts, and argued against the abhorrent renewal of Trident.
This is a weekly digest of the key events and highlights from your SNP MPs as they stand up for Scotland.
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7 reasons why we need a second EU referendum
Scotland has so much to lose from a Brexit it never voted for. A second EU referendum is the best way out of the ever-deepening chaos.
by What has the EU ever done for us?
Stronger economy, freedom of movement, cleaner air and better workers’ rights – there are countless benefits of our EU membership. We do not accept the Tories dragging Scotland out against our will.
by This Week in Westminster: Theresa May’s dead Brexit deal defeated again
In a busy week dominated by deepening Brexit chaos, Theresa May’s deal faced another crushing defeat, Parliament voted to extend Article 50, and the Tories and Labour continued acting against Scotland’s interests.
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6 things you need to know about the latest Brexit developments
After another chaotic week where Theresa May faced a second crushing defeat on her Brexit deal, here’s six things you need to know about the latest Brexit developments.
by This Week in Westminster: Brexit clock ticks, the meltdown continues
This week in Westminster, the UK Government continued in its Brexit delusions, caused anxiety among EU citizens, and was exposed on its incompetence. This is your brief roundup of the week’s key events and highlights from your SNP MPs, as they stand up for Scotland.
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This Week in Westminster: Scottish Tories side with extreme Brexiteers
Scottish Tories voted against the SNP proposals to rule out no-deal, and the UK Government continued running down the Brexit clock. This is your brief roundup of the week’s key events in Westminster.
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6 takeaways from the continuing Tory Brexit chaos
All of Scotland’s Tory MPs vote against an SNP amendment that would have protected Scotland’s communities from the calamitous consequences of a no-deal.
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While Labour and Tories squabble, we’re getting on with the day job
Westminster parties are competing over who is the most divided, and their utter incompetence drives the UK closer to the Brexit cliff edge.
Meanwhile, we are getting on with the day job of being the real opposition to the UK Government and delivering progress in Scotland.
by This Week in Westminster: more deadlock as Government faces another Brexit defeat
Another busy week in Westminster has passed, with the Brexit shambles in the spotlight again.
This is your brief roundup of the key events and highlights from your SNP MPs, as they stand up for Scotland and hold the Tories to account.
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