We will build a more progressive future for Scotland
Whether Scotland has been your home for a day or for ten generations no matter who you are, this is your home.
A smarter Scotland: 10 facts about the SNP’s record in education
Scotland has an education system to be proud of. From highest teacher numbers, to record high university admissions, here’s how we’re creating a smarter Scotland.
Bold steps to tackle child poverty in Scotland
We’re determined to tackle child poverty, with our “game-changing” Scottish Child Payment and other ambitious policies. Here’s what we’re doing.
Standing up for students
From free tuition, to investing in colleges and helping graduates into work, we’re proud to champion Scotland’s students.
Our job of building Scotland’s recovery begins now
During the election, we set out a plan for the first 100 days of a new SNP government – and that plan is now in motion. This will be a government of action.
We’re working to build a better nation
The start of a new year and a new decade is an opportunity to look ahead and think about what sort of country we want Scotland to be by 2030.
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.
Europe is more ready than ever to welcome Scotland
In Scotland and in the EU, attitudes on independence are changing. We must now rise to the opportunity of being an equal partner in building a more progressive Europe.
6 ways we’re improving life for our veterans
Veterans are an asset to our society – their bravery, loyalty and professionalism deserve our full care and support.
Growing our forests is key to combating climate change
Forests and woodlands are a natural powerhouse and among Scotland’s most valuable rural assets. Our ambition is for them to expand and flourish.
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.
Scotland can be proud of our action on climate change – and we must do more and go further
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world – there is no ‘planet B’. Our obligations to the next generation are the most important we carry – let’s make sure Scotland lives up to fulfilling them.
Day Two at #SNP19
As Scotland’s biggest political gathering draws to a close, here are your #SNP19 highlights from day two.
Ian Blackford’s address to conference
“Westminster is dragging us down the path to economic disaster. The people of Scotland deserve the choice of a better future than Brexit Britain”. Read Ian’s full speech to #SNP19 here.
Day One at #SNP19
As the first day of Scotland’s biggest political gathering draws to a close, here are your #SNP19 highlights.
John Swinney’s address to conference
“Our role is to provide the people of Scotland with an ambitious vision – brimming with hope – of what our country can be”.
Read John Swinney’s full speech here.
Michael Russell’s conference opening speech
Read Michael Russell’s opening #SNP19 speech in full, outlining our vision for Scottish independence and our desire to build a progressive, outward-looking society.
This Week at the Scottish Parliament: Delivering progress for the Borders
This week at the Scottish Parliament, the SNP Scottish Government committed £85m to the Borderlands Growth Deal and called on Westminster to match their funding north of the border.
Nicola Sturgeon: We must listen to the voice of the next generation on climate change
Climate change is the most serious issue facing the world and is a truly global challenge. We have a moral responsibility to do what we can to prevent and mitigate the effects of climate change for future generations.
Westminster is broken beyond repair
Scotland hasn’t voted for a Tory government for 64 years, but is increasingly damaged by reckless and incompetent decisions at Westminster.
Independence can be our escape route from this meltdown.
Michael Russell: Tory hysteria over Scottish Budget is naked gesture politics
This latest Tory fixation has even, no doubt temporarily, overtaken the one they have about Scotland’s journey towards independence.