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Enough is Enough.
Trump is nearly gone, and it was democracy that finished him but Boris Johnson and the Tory Party, some of his closest allies, remain in power – and continue to deny the people of Scotland a choice on their future. In 2021, let’s make sure democracy wins.
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Tory Brexit chaos is failing Scottish businesses
Deal or no deal, Boris Johnson’s extreme Brexit is failing people and businesses right across Scotland.
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Tory cuts are causing a poverty and unemployment crisis
Boris Johnson must permanently uplift Universal Credit by £20, extend it to legacy benefits, and support the 3 million people completely abandoned by his government.
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The SNP’s candidates for the 2021 Scottish Parliament election
The full list of the SNP’s constituency and regional list candidates for the 2021 Scottish Parliament election.
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Consistent SNP pressure forced Chancellor’s furlough U-turn
Rishi Sunak’s long-overdue U-turn on furlough is welcome – but for many, it’s far too late.
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Tory flip-flopping on furlough is failing Scottish workers
Last night, Boris Johnson gave a “cast-iron guarantee” that furlough would be available to Scotland whenever it’s needed. This morning, Robert Jenrick was rowing back on it.Scottish businesses and workers need clarity and fairness, not endless Tory obfuscation.
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Here’s how the targeted regional restrictions will work
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s update on Scotland’s efforts to tackle Covid.
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Tories are providing panic and chaos, not leadership
Alison Thewliss calls on the Chancellor to start providing people with the support they need, rather than spreading panic & chaos.
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FM explains logic behind Scotland’s five tier system
Listen to Nicola Sturgeon’s explanation of the logic behind Scotland’s planned five tier system.
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Kate Forbes explains how devolution works to a Tory
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross needs to learn how devolution works.
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The Tories can’t be trusted to stand up for Scotland’s farmers
In 2018, Michael Gove “absolutely guaranteed” food imports after Brexit would meet the UK’s high standards. This week, the Tories, including Gove, voted AGAINST protecting food and farming standards. The SNP will always stand up for Scotland’s agriculture industry.
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Westminster inaction is leading to a tsunami of unemployment
Boris Johnson and this Westminster government’s failure to extend the furlough scheme will see a Tory winter crisis of mass unemployment.
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UK government is failing to prevent poverty spiral
Research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation confirms that Tory refusals to make the £20 Universal Credit uplift permanent means that 500,000 families are pushed into severe poverty and 50% living below the poverty line. Yet, Boris Johnson simply doesn’t care.
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Hands off Scotland’s powers
The Tories’ economic plans for Brexit UK have been exposed as a full-frontal assault on devolution. Watch this video to find out why and share it with your followers, friends and family.
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We clap for them
All of Scotland is clapping for our NHS and key workers. From everyone in the SNP, thank you.
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We can all help each other get through this crisis
Nicola Sturgeon: “My message today is that help is available, so if you’re suffering hardship, please reach out.” If you’re worried about finances, council tax, energy bills, rent or mortgages, help is available.
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We’re scaling up our NHS for Covid-19
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman outlines how we’re scaling up our NHS to deal with #Coronavirus.
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Covid-19: Schools and nurseries will close from Friday
Nicola Sturgeon has announced that, from Friday, schools and nurseries in Scotland will close to combat the spread of #Covid19.
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The Week in Review: 7 – 13 March
This week the SNP celebrated International Women’s Day, stood up for EU nationals, and challenged the UK Government over workers’ protections during the outbreak of coronavirus. Here’s a round-up of all the latest news.
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Renewing our commitment to equality on International Women’s Day
The SNP Scottish Government is working hard to ensure that future generations of women and girls grow up in a truly equal society.
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The Week in Review: 29 Feb – 6 March
This week the SNP passed a new Scottish budget, and have raised concerns over the UK’s new migration plans. Here’s a roundup of all the latest news.
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The SNP are delivering for farming and fishing
The SNP Scottish Government is delivering for rural Scotland – with £82.6m of convergence payments made to over 17,400 farmers and crofters this week.
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Scotland has the best performing NHS in the UK
The SNP Scottish Government budget delivers a record £15 billion of funding for our National Health Service – the best performing in the UK.
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Scotland is choosing a better path on health
Oxford professor Danny Dorling highlights the stark contrast between the English and Scottish approaches to healthcare.
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Migrants make a huge contribution to Scotland
Migrants make a net contribution to Scotland’s economy and the Scottish Government must have the powers to build a more welcoming society.
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10 ways we’re giving children the best start in life
The SNP is determined that every child, regardless of their circumstances, should get the best start in life. Our ambition is for Scotland to be the best place in the world to grow up.
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The Tories aren’t listening to Scotland on immigration
When the Scottish Government proposed a Scottish Visa, Tories wouldn’t even consider it. When the Tories revealed their damaging immigration plans, they wouldn’t even go on TV to defend it.
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Tory immigration plans are a disaster for Scotland
Tory immigration plans are morally wrong and economically disastrous. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon took them to task at FMQs.
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