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Scottish Budget 2021: what it means for families
Our Scottish Budget ensures Scotland delivers unprecedented support to families during these unprecedented times.
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Scottish Budget 2021: driving Scotland’s COVID recovery
The Scottish Budget is the most progressive package anywhere in the UK to respond to COVID, drive economic recovery, and strengthen our public services.
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The Tory Brexit sell-out of Scotland’s fishing
Scottish Tories made endless promises to Scotland’s fishing communities, and broke them all by backing Boris Johnson’s disastrous Brexit.
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Fact check: the UK government’s “additional” business support
The UK government’s claim that Scotland is receiving £375 million of “additional” business support is false.
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Keir Starmer’s Labour backs Boris Johnson’s hard Brexit
Labour is selling out Scotland by standing shoulder to shoulder with Boris Johnson to impose his extreme Brexit deal on Scotland.
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To the Tories, Scottish fishing communities have always been “expendable”
The Tories have broken many promises and used Scotland’s fishing communities as a bargaining chip while ploughing on with Brexit. And it’s not the first time Westminster has sold out Scotland’s fishermen.
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How we’re securing a green recovery for Scotland
The climate emergency has not gone away – far from it. That’s why we’re taking bold steps and stepping up our ambition to deliver a greener, fairer recovery for all.
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Westminster power grab: explained
The Tories’ Internal Market Bill has been exposed as a full-frontal assault on devolution and a blatant power grab. Here’s all you need to know.
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Scotland has got what it takes to be an independent country
The size of our economy, our highly educated workforce, the abundance of natural resources, and cutting-edge innovation – all of them demonstrate that Scotland’s got what it takes to become a prosperous and thriving independent nation.
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Investing in Scotland’s future
The new Scottish National Investment Bank is a huge milestone and a bold step to transform, grow and decarbonise Scotland’s economy.
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These are the new restrictions to suppress the spread of COVID in Scotland
Now is not the time to be complacent against COVID. Here’s a summary of the new Scottish Government measures to stop the spread and save lives.
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Our plan for a stronger, fairer, greener Scotland
While suppressing COVID remains our most immediate priority, we must also accelerate our ambitions to build a stronger, fairer, greener future for all.
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Scotland’s path out of lockdown: Phase 3 and what it means for you
In Scotland, we’re in Phase 3 of gradually easing lockdown. Here’s all you need to know about the new announcements, current restrictions and what it means for you.
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Who is Douglas Ross? 5 things you need to know about the new Tory leader
“Boris-backing, Brexit-positive” Douglas Ross is in pole position to become the new Scottish Tory leader. Here’s all you need to know.
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UK Fiscal Statement: 5 things Rishi Sunak must do to kickstart the economy
The UK government must deliver a major recovery package of investment and new powers for Scotland. This is the SNP’s five-point plan for the Fiscal Statement.
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Boris Johnson’s “New Deal”: what it really means
Behind Boris Johnson’s rhetoric of Roosevelt-style transformation hides a damp squib. Here’s the reality.
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Boris Johnson must extend the Brexit transition: here’s why
UK government must extend the Brexit transition so we can fully focus on tackling the public health and economic crisis.
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Test and Protect: essential explainer
The Scottish Government Test and Protect system will be crucial in suppressing the virus, and it launches this Thursday. Here’s all you need to know.
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Our path out of COVID-19 lockdown: what you need to know
The Scottish Government has published its route map for easing the lockdown in four phases, based on gradual and careful considerations. Here’s your essential summary.
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Test, trace, isolate and support: what you need to know about the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 plan
The Scottish Government has outlined its plan to roll out public health measures designed to curb the community transmission of COVID-19. Here’s the essential rundown.
by 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.
by 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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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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