Blackford: Many will struggle to survive second blow of hard Brexit this year
The SNP’s Westminster leader has again urged Boris Johnson to pause Brexit negotiations, saying many will struggle to cope with its pressures at the end of the year.
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UK summit urged to help struggling utilities customers during coronavirus crisis
The SNP has called for a summit to be held between the UK Government, opposition parties and utilities providers to help those struggling to pay during the coronavirus outbreak.
SNP urges UK Government to ‘hit pause’ on Brexit during coronavirus pandemic
The SNP is urging the UK Government to “hit pause” on Brexit negotiations and seek an extension to the transition period in order to focus on the coronavirus pandemic.
Salmond branded ‘creep’ by his former adviser and defence witness
A former adviser to Alex Salmond who was a witness for the defence during his trial has branded him a “creep”.
SNP MP calls for resignations after Salmond acquittal
SNP MP Kenny MacAskill has called for resignations in the party in the wake of the acquittal of former leader Alex Salmond.
Salmond says evidence of plot to discredit him ‘will see light of day’
Alex Salmond has vowed evidence of a plot to discredit him will “see the light of day” after he was acquitted of a string of sexual offences, including attempted rape.
Salmond trial could send shock waves through SNP
To many, Alex Salmond is synonymous with the SNP.
Salmond claims further evidence ‘will see light of day’ after his acquittal
Alex Salmond has claimed evidence that was not able to be heard in court will “see the light of day” after he was acquitted of 13 sexual offences, including attempted rape.
Planning for IndyRef2 in 2020 postponed due to coronavirus
A Scottish independence referendum will not be held in 2020, after the Government postponed its planning for another vote due to the coronavirus outbreak.
MP with suspected coronavirus says NHS helpline ‘absolutely inundated’
A self-isolating MP has said the health service’s 111 helpline has been “absolutely inundated” due to the changing advice about the coronavirus outbreak.
Number of primary pupils receiving free school meals triples since 2009
The number of primary school pupils receiving free school meals has tripled in the last decade, new figures reveal.
SNP and Scottish Conservatives postpone spring conferences
The SNP and Scottish Conservatives have announced they are postponing their spring conferences due to coronavirus.
SNP MP self-isolates on advice from doctors
An SNP MP has announced she is self-isolating as cases of coronavirus continue to grow.
Johnson’s Government will sacrifice our economic health, SNP’s Blackford warns
Boris Johnson’s Government will “sacrifice our economic health”, the SNP’s leader in Westminster has claimed as he warned of the “narrow ideology of the Brexit fanboys led by Dominic Cummings now running the Treasury”.
SNP Westminster leader pushes for ‘legitimate and legal route’ to independence
The SNP must take a “legitimate and legal route” for Scotland to gain independence, the party’s Westminster leader has said.
SNP focusing all of its efforts on new independence vote, says Ian Blackford
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has said the party is focusing all of its efforts on securing a second independence vote this year.
Ruth Davidson and Aileen Campbell call for Holyrood to be more family-friendly
MSPs Ruth Davidson and Aileen Campbell have called on the Scottish Parliament to be more family-friendly to keep parents in politics as they prepare to step down next year.
Aberdeen MSP contemplated suicide after being fired as minister
Former Scottish Government minister Mark McDonald has said he contemplated taking his life after he was sacked in 2017.
Second Scottish minister to step down at next election
A second Scottish Government minister has announced plans to step down at next year’s election.
SNP majority in Holyrood 2021 vote ‘should be mandate for independence’
An SNP majority victory in next year’s Holyrood election should be seen as a mandate for independence if Boris Johnson continues to block a second referendum, one of the party’s MPs has said.
SNP MP to table ‘alternative’ path to indyref2 at party conference
An SNP MP has announced plans to table a motion at the party’s spring conference in support of an “alternative” path to independence.
Scottish Budget approved by MSPs but Tories question transparency
The Scottish Budget has passed its final vote at Holyrood, the product of a fourth straight deal between the Government and the Greens.
Independence support must reach 60% before second vote, says SNP MSP
Another independence referendum should not be called until polling shows support for leaving the UK is above 60%, an SNP MSP has said.
Aberdeen councillor steps down to focus on MP position
The former leader of the SNP group on Aberdeen City Council has stepped down from his role, a by-election to replace him will held on May 14.
Aberdeen Budget 2020: Council votes to keep Christmas village after SNP and Lib Dems bid to axe it
The future of Aberdeen’s Christmas Village has been protected – after two political parties put forward options to abolish it.
SNP to readmit MP after anti-Semitism probe, reports say
An MP who was suspended from the SNP for using anti-Semitic language on social media is to be readmitted to the party, according to reports.
North-east MSP ‘incredibly proud’ as he retires from post after 20 years’ service
A north-east MSP has announced he is to retire after 20 years of service.
Drop in alcohol-related emergency hospital admissions
The number of alcohol-related emergency hospital admissions has fallen by almost 6,500 in the last 11 years, according to new analysis.
SNP MSP Stewart Stevenson to retire at next Holyrood election
An SNP MSP has announced he will retire at the next Scottish Parliament election after more than 20 years of service.
Almost 3,500 Syrian refugees resettled in Scotland since 2014
Scotland has become home to 3,441 Syrian refugees who have fled to the UK since 2014.