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The Scottish National Party has published the list of its candidates selected for constituencies in the 2026 Scottish Parliament Elections.
Scotland has everything it needs to thrive, but we have to choose this path and commit to it together. Read John Swinney’s speech on our plans for Scotland’s economy.
Read in full remarks by First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney at “For a Future Made in Scotland”, the event marking ten years since the Independence Referendum.
This year, Parliament marks the 25th anniversary of its opening, and I have witnessed every previous Programme for Government being announced – albeit from different seats across the Parliamentary ...
Conference, It is an immense privilege for me to address you today – for the first time – as Scotland’s First Minister. I want to begin by paying tribute to my predecessor, Humza Yousaf. Humza is a ...
Read the speech from SNP Leader and First Minister John Swinney, introducing the SNP’s 2024 general election manifesto.
Read the full opening statement from First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney.
John Swinney launches the SNP’s general election campaign in Glasgow – read the full speech here.
John Swinney, the new leader of the SNP, is due to take office as Scotland’s seventh First Minister. He is the longest serving Deputy First Minister in the history of UK devolution, and has served in ...
Read the full acceptance speech from John Swinney, the new leader of the SNP.
Read the full resignation speech of Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland and SNP Leader.
This week’s announcement by Rishi Sunak that he would withhold benefits from those with/suffering mental health conditions is yet another example that shows decisions are better being made in Scotland ...