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10 ways the Tory Budget is failing Scotland after a decade of decline
The UK Budget is a missed opportunity to reverse the decade of Tory austerity and address the rise in poverty and inequality that the Tories presided over. Here’s all you need to know.
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How Tory immigration plans could shut 1 in 5 Scottish businesses
One in five small businesses in Scotland could close, or radically change their business model, due to difficulties in recruiting EU workers, according to a new report.
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Boris Johnson: what you need to know
Boris Johnson in 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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5 things you need to know about the Scottish Visa plan
The Scottish Government launched plans for a tailor-made migration system that serves Scotland’s interests, unlike the Tories’ draconian, failed approach. Here’s all you need to know.
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The real opposition: meet your new SNP Westminster frontbench team
Fresh faces join the SNP frontbench team to stand up for Scotland in the face of Boris Johnson’s extreme Tory government.
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Here’s how we stood up for Scotland in 2019
In one of the most chaotic years in the history of Westminster politics, SNP MPs have acted as the real opposition – consistently standing up for Scotland’s place in Europe and Scotland’s right to choose a better future. Here’s how.
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Boris Johnson’s Brexit Bill: what you need to know
Boris Johnson’s Brexit Bill is deeply damaging for Scotland’s economy, public services and communities. Here’s what you need to know.
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SNP Manifesto 2019: What we’re doing for rural and remote communities
SNP MPs have worked hard to protect the interests of rural Scotland and we will continue to stand up for Scotland’s farmers, fishermen and rural communities.
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SNP Manifesto 2019: What we’re doing for the environment
At Westminster, SNP MPs will press the UK government to step up to the challenge and match Scotland’s world-leading climate action.
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SNP Manifesto 2019: Scotland’s future in Scotland’s hands
The SNP’s 2019 manifesto sets out our plans to end austerity, protect our NHS from a Tory-Trump trade deal, and give Scotland the choice over its future next year.
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SNP Manifesto 2019: What we’re doing for families
After nine years of Tory austerity, public services have been squeezed and families have suffered. It’s time to end it. Here’s how strong SNP voices will stand up for families at Westminster.
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SNP Manifesto 2019: What we’re doing for women
Advancing women’s equality is central to the SNP manifesto, and a strong team of SNP MPs at Westminster will champion gender equality and fight for extending rights.
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SNP Manifesto 2019: What we’re doing for older people
At this election we have an opportunity to change course. Here’s how SNP MPs will be strong voices for Scotland’s older people if elected.
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SNP MPs will fight for better, greener public transport
The SNP announced its plans to push for the full devolution of rail powers to Scotland, on top of an ambitious blueprint for making public transport better and greener.
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Scotland must have powers over migration to build a system fit for purpose
Immigration strengthens our economy, helps our public services thrive and enriches our society. Immigration powers must be devolved in Scotland, so we can do away with the damaging Tory approach once and for all.
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Labour prefers to keep Tory governments in power
We’ll never put the Tories in power, unlike Labour who prefer Tory rule to self-government for Scotland.
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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 transform Scotland. On December 12, vote SNP to lock the Tories out and elect progressive MPs to Westminster.
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Scotland set for green energy revolution under SNP plans
The SNP has proposed a new Green Energy Deal to revolutionise the renewable economy in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
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SNP demands UK government action over rising child poverty
Nicola Sturgeon has demanded the UK government follows Scotland’s lead and takes “real and determined action” to tackle the scourge of rising child poverty under the Tories.
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All you need to know about voting by post
This will be the first December general election since 1923 – it might be colder than usual, but if Scotland’s voice is to be heard it is absolutely vital that everyone gets out to vote.
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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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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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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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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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Our plan for Scotland: what you need to know
Today saw the publication of the 2019-20 Programme for Government, the Scottish Government’s programme for the year ahead.
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