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The Tories want to block Scottish democracy – but where’s their mandate?
The Tories are trying to block Scotland having a say on its future, despite receiving no mandate from the Scottish electorate. Even worse – they don’t see why they need one.
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Ending fuel poverty and more – what happened in Holyrood last week
Last week, MSPs unanimously passed the SNP’s world-leading Fuel Poverty Bill. Under the plans no more than 5% of households in Scotland will be in fuel poverty by 2040 – ensuring families who struggle to heat their homes are given the right support.
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Tory leadership ‘horror show’ makes the case for independence
The contest to become the new leader of the Conservative Party, and the next UK Prime Minister, has highlighted the growing need for Scotland to become an independent country.
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Ending homelessness together
Scotland has made huge progress in tackling homelessness and has some of the strongest rights for homeless people in the world.
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First Minister makes Scotland’s voice heard in European visit
The First Minister has visited Brussels for a series of talks with European leaders, highlighting Scotland’s political and cultural links with the continent and standing up for Scotland’s place as a European nation.
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What the SNP is doing to tackle fuel poverty
The SNP in government is using all the powers at its disposal to mitigate Tory welfare cuts handed to Scotland by the UK government, to tackle the scourge of in-work poverty and to give children the best start in life.
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5 reasons why Scotland must have a choice about its future
The choice Scotland faces today is very different to the choice Scotland faced in 2014. Brexit has shown, once and for all, that Westminster isn’t working.
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This week at the Scottish Parliament: SNP leading the way tackling single-use plastics
This week, Gillian Martin MSP launched a campaign to reduce plastic packaging in shops, and the SNP called on Westminster to commit to tackle climate change.
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Donald Trump wants to privatise the NHS
Donald Trump: “When you’re dealing in trade, everything’s on the table. So NHS, or anything else. A lot more than that.”
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Westminster isn’t working for Scotland
Two diverging paths. Two futures. Scotland must have a choice.
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Independence Referendum Bill: what you need to know
The Scottish Government has today published legislation to pave the way for a new referendum on Scottish independence. Here’s what you need to know.
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First Minister strengthens European bonds in Dublin visit
The First Minister’s recent visit to Dublin highlighted Scotland’s growing political, cultural and business links with our European partners.
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SNP victory in European Elections: what you need to know
The SNP has emphatically won the European Elections, sending a clear message that Scotland’s for Europe. Scotland has rejected Brexit for the second time, and has demonstrated a clear desire to take a different political path to the rest of the UK.
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Tory campaign against independence rejected
🛑 Ruth Davidson’s narrative on independence is “dead” – European elections analysis by Sir John Curtice.
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Why people across Scotland are voting SNP today
People all over Scotland are going to the polls today to vote SNP. Here are just some of the reasons why.
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Meet the SNP’s Candidates for Europe
The SNP’s six candidates – three men and three women – are led by Alyn Smith, who has been an MEP since 2004.
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EU Elections 2019
Scotland is being dragged out of the European Union against our will. Help make Scotland’s voice heard, let’s make it loud and clear on May 23. Vote SNP.
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced a bold new initiative to help struggling first-time buyers navigate the housing market.
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Ruth Davidson: “Referendum shouldn’t be blocked”
Ruth Davison is now claiming that referendum on Scottish independence *should* be blocked. She is also on record as saying that it *shouldn’t* be blocked.
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The UK doesn’t offer strength and stability
In 2014, both Labour and Tories claimed that the UK provided ‘strength and stability’ for Scotland. Since then, the Tories have turned the UK into an international laughing stock.
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Scotland must have a choice
May and the Tories think that they can ignore Scotland and block us from having a democratic choice on our future. Scotland has a mandate to hold a referendum on independence.
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It’s Time
As an independent country, Scotland’s future will be in Scotland’s hands. Together, we can make Scotland the country we all know it can be.
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Scotland: the best deal for taxpayers of anywhere in the UK
If you are a tax payer in Scotland you get more for your money, a much better deal, than anywhere else in the UK.
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This week at the Scottish Parliament: Scotland leads UK in fight to reduce gender pay gap
This week, it was revealed Scots save an average of ÂŁ171 a year on prescription fees, and Tory social security spokesperson Michelle Ballantyne was slammed for saying she
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Conservative MPs tell Scottish MP to go home – AGAIN
Tory MPs told Ian Blackford to go home, exposing what the Tories truly think of Scotland.
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Scotland’s voice is being ignored. It’s time for change.
“My message is for every EU national across the UK. You are welcome here and we want you to stay. What has been done to you by Brexiteer politicians is nothing short of disgraceful.”
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Together we are working to break down barriers and advance equality for all
This week, Scotland was named the best country in the UK for gender equality in the workplace, but on International Women’s Day it’s important that we reflect on the fact that the journey to true equality is not over.
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