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‘Ignoring Brexit is making election most dishonest in modern times’
Brexit has played havoc with Scotland’s economy – and neither Labour nor the Tories are willing to admit it.
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John Swinney’s opening statement to the BBC Scottish Leaders’ Debate
Read the full opening statement from First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney.
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Labour can run but not hide on their Tory cuts agenda
Labour must be honest with public about the reality of Westminster rule – and the cost of their Tory fiscal plans.
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Westminster politicians are failing on the fight against poverty
1 in 6 people in the UK live in poverty – a damning indictment of Westminster’s inaction and the broken status quo.
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Women affected by pension inequality deserve justice
Westminster has utterly failed WASPI women for far too long. The SNP stands firmly with them.
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100,000 jobs threatened by Sir Keir Starmer’s shady energy plans
Labour needs to be honest with Scotland’s voters about their energy scheme sell out – and that it will be workers in the North East who will suffer.
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Vote SNP on July 4th to put Scotland’s interests first
We believe in investment in our NHS. Action on the cost-of-living crisis. Rejoining the European Single Market. Scotland having a say on its future. Vote SNP on July 4 to put Scotland’s interests first.
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Starmer must commit to a Westminster reset on child poverty
Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour must deliver the change we need across these isles. And erasing child poverty must be a priority.
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Labour must commit to an emergency budget if it’s serious about delivering change
Westminster is holding Scotland back and suppressing our potential. To truly deliver change, the new government must be bold.
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Diane Abbott’s case raises serious questions about Starmer’s judgement
Sir Keir Starmer’s scandalous handling of Diane Abbott’s case shows he’ll be just as chaotic and unjust as Rishi Sunak.
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To the people of Scotland, I am here to serve you
The SNP will work across the Scottish Parliament to: eradicate child poverty, improve the Health Service, build the economy and support jobs.
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The SNP will protect and enhance the rights of LGBT people
FM John Swinney: “To LGBT people in our society, the Scottish Government is on their side, we have been on their side and we will be on their side for years to come.”
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10 things you need to know about John Swinney
Get to know John Swinney MSP, leader of the SNP and the new First Minister.
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Brexit’s challenging checks show just how vital independence is for Scotland
The latest checks illustrate just how damaging Brexit is to Scotland – we’ll only escape this chaos with independence.
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While charges in England rise again, Scotland’s prescriptions remain free
In England, Westminster’s punishing prescription charges look set to rise again. Your SNP Scottish Government will always stand against this tax on ill health.
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From tackling homelessness to boosting our economy: the SNP stands ready to deliver
While opposition politicians are scrambling for the spotlight and ignoring the big issues, only your SNP Scottish Government can be trusted to deliver and always put Scotland first.
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The SNP’s progressive taxation shows things are better when Scotland makes its own decisions
Despite scaremongering from opposition politicians, the facts are clear; we all succeed when the decisions affecting Scotland are made right here in Scotland.
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Increase in food banks is a shocking indictment of Westminster
Westminster is relentlessly harming families. We are facing a cost of living crisis because Westminster isn’t working for Scotland.
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Here’s why Social Security Scotland shows decisions are best made in Scotland
Westminster’s victimisation of the vulnerable says it all – their broken system punishes the people who most need help.
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SNP MPs demand answers over UK government abandoning its pledge for North East jobs
SNP MPs have demanded answers after Westminster announced it had abandoned its pledge to move 200 civil servant jobs to Aberdeen. Scotland deserves for decisions to be made right here in Scotland, not in the hands of Westminster.
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The bedrock of defence is people, not nuclear weapons
Scotland deserves investment in people and public services, not in weapons of mass destruction. Only the SNP are standing up for investment in our people.
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Ignoring Brexit is ignoring the cost-of-living and economy
There’s a reason Labour and the Tories don’t want to talk about Brexit – by dodging the issues, they’re dodging their responsibilities.
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Now’s the time and now’s the hour
This year, the SNP is 90. From the early days when independence seemed a distant dream, to now, where our nation’s independence is within reach. Now’s the time and now’s the hour to be part of Scotland’s story.
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The polling confirms it: only the SNP can beat the Tories
The Conservatives have left a long legacy of stagnation, failure and misery in Scotland. The facts are clear – that only the SNP can make Scotland free of Tory MPs.
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Debunking the myths: the Public Order Act explained
Scotland’s new hate crime laws both protect both freedom of speech and the rights of our minorities – here’s all you need to know.
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Unlike labour, we will never take the people of Scotland for granted
Under the SNP, there is record investment of over £19.5 billion in our NHS, record numbers of junior doctors joining the NHS and record levels of staffing in the NHS. We’re working every day to deliver for the people of Scotland.
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Independence means a better future for Scotland
With independence, decisions about Scotland will be made in Scotland, not Westminster, so we can build a stronger and wealthier country.
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A year of progress: Humza Yousaf’s first year in office
In the face of the most intense personal and political challenges, the First Minister has defied the critics and made Scotland proud.
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