SNP (Scottish National Party)

In the last 4 hours

SNP challenges PM over claim UK can’t stop sending F-35 parts to Israel The Scottish Herald05:37

In the last 6 hours

Cowdenbeath MP highlights temporary accommodation for children issue on BBC Central Fife Times03:02

Yesterday

New mum Mairi McAllan will be 87 years old before the SNP hit their net zero target Scottish Daily Express22:35 23-May-25

ZeroAvia: Development of Hydrogen Engine Facility at Glasgow Airport Travel Radar21:52 23-May-25

Plans to tell families to eat less meat could be death-knell for the Sunday roast MailOnline20:18 23-May-25

Donald Trump blasts SNP and Labour and says North Sea has '100 years of drilling left' Scottish Daily Express19:01 23-May-25

MSP accuses Labour and SNP of failing North Ayrshire care services Largs & Millport News17:44 23-May-25

SNP tax on cruise ship passengers will damage Scotland's reputation, say port bosses Scottish Daily Express16:59 23-May-25

Ian Byrne: “Hunger is a political choice” New Statesman16:56 23-May-25

Swinney and Starmer discuss Grangemouth, migration, and economy at meeting STV15:31 23-May-25

SNP handout culture exposed as one region has more than half its residents on benefits Scottish Daily Express15:17 23-May-25

John Swinney discusses 'need to end conflict' in Gaza with Keir Starmer The National, Scotland14:53 23-May-25

Extra care on online security urged after data theft Midlothian View14:35 23-May-25

'Pathetic' SNP Government blame everything but itself for housing crisis as Covid, Brexit and… Scottish Daily Express14:06 23-May-25

'Absurd': Scottish Labour's energy bills claim knocked back The National, Scotland13:21 23-May-25

Scots to be stuck with another pro-independence SNP Government despite majority voting for… Scottish Daily Express13:05 23-May-25

West Lothian school cyber attack 'obviously worrying' as investigation underway Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:30 23-May-25

John Swinney's Winter Fuel Payment boast exposed as pensioners won't get full benefit by St… Scottish Daily Express12:14 23-May-25

John Swinney must take tougher approach to stop out-of-control youth violence Scottish Conservatives11:34 23-May-25

Starmer and Swinney meet with both still working out the relationship 'reset' The Scotsman10:15 23-May-25

Police Scotland’s Chief Constable calls for organised title celebrations The Celtic Star08:42 23-May-25

Swinney and Starmer to discuss trade deals and winter fuel payments at meeting STV07:13 23-May-25

The party that will beat the SNP probably doesn't exist yet The Scottish Herald07:11 23-May-25

SNP Government wasted £200k of taxpayer cash advertising failed rent freeze which caused rental … Scottish Daily Express06:59 23-May-25

SNP to end 'hunger and homelessness' in human rights bill after Highlands report The Scottish Herald06:00 23-May-25

SNP on track for landslide on 35% vote in Holyrood's most disproportionate election The Scottish Herald06:00 23-May-25

Swinney to push Starmer on trade talks and visa Daily Business05:58 23-May-25

John Swinney demands UK-wide plan to lift living standards before Council of Nations The National, Scotland05:11 23-May-25

John Swinney knife crime response to Kayden Moy death is welcome but more needs done Daily Record04:36 23-May-25

In the last 7 days

Out of control youth violence is down to the SNP's soft touch justice regime, opposition… MailOnline20:45 22-May-25

Charity Commission opens investigation into IEA The Good Law Project18:45 22-May-25

Why are only SNP and Reform putting up candidates for by-election debate? STV18:27 22-May-25

Two steps Scotland can take to defeat the far-right for good The National, Scotland18:09 22-May-25

Kneecap 'aren't fit to perform at Trnsmt' as member charged with terrorism offence - after SNP… Scottish Daily Express16:14 22-May-25

SNP Government has 'no plan' to end Scotland's housing emergency as spending on affordable… Daily Record16:04 22-May-25

SNP Government faces 'reputational damage' over refusal to ban men from women's toilets despite … Scottish Daily Express15:34 22-May-25

SNP ministers ‘dragging feet’ on response to court ruling on definition of woman The Scottish Herald15:15 22-May-25

North Lanarkshire SNP Group pour scorn on new training being given to council committee… Daily Record14:50 22-May-25

John Swinney hits back at Tories' 'no prison' claim as FMQs focuses on knife crime The National, Scotland14:36 22-May-25

SNP Government has no plan for oil and gas workers as John Swinney's Just Transition boast… Scottish Daily Express14:33 22-May-25

SNP told to take 'tougher approach' to tackle youth knife crime after 'sickening rise' The Scotsman14:12 22-May-25

John Swinney insists Scotland is 'safe' as Kayden Moy becomes third knife crime teen to die in… Daily Record14:03 22-May-25

FMQs: Deaths of teenagers prove weak justice system, opposition claim Holyrood Magazine13:37 22-May-25

'Good kids are being hurt:' Swinney under fire over youth stabbings across Scotland The Scottish Herald13:02 22-May-25

John Swinney told tragic teenage knife killings are 'linked directly' to SNP soft-touch justice … Scottish Daily Express13:02 22-May-25

Nicola Sturgeon joins campaign trail with Hamilton by-election candidate Katy Loudon Daily Record13:01 22-May-25

John Swinney to face questions amid financial warnings and youth knife crimes STV12:26 22-May-25

SNP Minister tells Scots who live in cities to ditch their cars to help get to net zero Scottish Daily Express12:01 22-May-25

SNP must tread carefully on energy market reform The Scottish Herald11:39 22-May-25

SNP and Scottish Labour unite to condemn 'blatantly racist' Reform UK advert The National, Scotland08:40 22-May-25

John Swinney warns Donald Trump tariffs on whisky are 'very damaging' to Scottish economy Daily Record04:35 22-May-25

"Kayden Moy's death is not a tragedy - it's a failure" Mum slams Swinney over three lost lives Daily Record04:35 22-May-25

SNP 'incompetence and cuts' blamed as 'eye-opening' report reveals 'titanic' council funding gap The Scotsman00:09 22-May-25

U-turn cannot change fact Labour removed winter fuel payments, says John Swinney The National, Scotland19:56 21-May-25

Roads ‘crumbling’ amid SNP cuts, say Scottish Labour Morning Star18:08 21-May-25

U-turn cannot change fact Labour removed winter fuel payments – Swinney Evening Standard16:37 21-May-25

Council leader refuses to back cancellation of rap group Kneecap LocalGov14:43 21-May-25

Ayr MSP hails Prestwick Academy’s construction skills initiative as 'inspiring and essential' Daily Record13:57 21-May-25

SNP MPs team up with Tories in protest over oil and gas windfall tax The National, Scotland13:40 21-May-25

Scottish Labour by-election candidate refuses to take part in TV debate The National, Scotland13:40 21-May-25

John Swinney condemns Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza The National, Scotland13:29 21-May-25

Secretive SNP Government lose another battle with Scotland's information watchdog and ordered… Scottish Daily Express13:18 21-May-25

SNP MP calls out Keir Starmer on weapon exports to 'monstrous' Israeli government The National, Scotland13:09 21-May-25

John Swinney warns 'history will judge harshly' as he condemns Israel attacks on Gaza Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:43 21-May-25

SNP at war over European Union deal as Stephen Flynn overrules boss John Swinney Scottish Daily Express12:27 21-May-25

Bid to save West Lothian pensioners' café fails as councillors reject call to step in Daily Record12:17 21-May-25

Dunfermline boy denied free life-prolonging drug still waiting despite SNP health chief’s promise Dundee Courier, Scotland06:08 21-May-25

SNP Government forcing Police Scotland to 'cannibalise' itself as top cop issues urgent warning Scottish Daily Express00:24 21-May-25

SNP raid £150m from Scotland's roads budget - leaving Scots motorists with pothole filled routes Scottish Daily Express00:24 21-May-25

'Jaw-dropping costs' of SNP's net zero push revealed... and you're footing the bill Scottish Daily Express00:24 21-May-25

SNP told more heat pumps must be installed 'rapidly' in homes as 'immediate action' urged by… The Scotsman00:08 21-May-25

Now prepare for years of Net Zero pain as SNP's green crusade set to cost £750m a year MailOnline20:24 20-May-25

Scots are dying earlier than people in the rest of the UK as SNP incompetence blamed Scottish Daily Express17:07 20-May-25

Former Borders MP wins selection to contest Scottish Parliament seat Border Telegraph16:50 20-May-25

SNP Ministers’ refusal to stop mega-resort a ‘hammer blow’ to Loch Lomond Scottish Greens (Press Release)16:31 20-May-25

'Absurd' SNP accused of supporting Nigel Farage by opposing UK-EU trade deal Daily Record16:16 20-May-25

Keir Starmer hands SNP new Scottish independence loophole through Brexit 'betrayal' Scottish Daily Express15:46 20-May-25

Starmer says UK ‘back on the world stage’ as SNP accuse Labour of fish talk snub The Scottish Herald15:34 20-May-25

SNP ministers refuse plea to block controversial Flamingo Land application for Loch Lomond The Scotsman15:24 20-May-25

Flamingo Land 'mega resort' at Loch Lomond compared to Donald Trump golf course Daily Record15:05 20-May-25

SNP ministers refuse to recall Flamingo Land planning decision despite backlash The Scottish Herald15:02 20-May-25

SNP MP branded an 'embarrassment to Scotland' as she claims she can't tell difference between a … Scottish Daily Express14:55 20-May-25

Wrong to call EU UK 'Brexit reset' trade deal a 'surrender', SNP's Stephen Flynn says The Scotsman14:43 20-May-25

Rachel Reeves: SNP in absurd position over criticism of EU-UK fisheries deal Evening Standard14:20 20-May-25

Stephen Flynn calls out 'absurd' error in Keir Starmer's claims on UK-EU deal The National, Scotland14:06 20-May-25

Now SNP advisers claim fish have feelings and should be treated more carefully Scottish Daily Express12:53 20-May-25

Poll reveals Scottish seats Reform would win while Labour decimated by SNP The Scotsman11:44 20-May-25

Scottish Labour 'scared' of by-election candidate appearing on TV, claims SNP Daily Record11:41 20-May-25

John Swinney's poundshop Farage act is a price gladly worth paying The Scotsman06:06 20-May-25

Mark Williamson: SNP Government oil hypocrisy shocking amid Scottish jobs cull The Scottish Herald05:36 20-May-25

Humiliated SNP Government finally admits 'in law, people are either male or female' Scottish Daily Express05:15 20-May-25

The SNP attack on Starmer’s EU deal makes no sense The Spectator18:40 19-May-25

John Swinney admits Reform surge blame after seeing first-hand support on by-election trail The Scotsman17:36 19-May-25

Scottish government 'sitting on its hands' as housing crisis deepens, says Labour Morning Star16:48 19-May-25

Jeremy Clarkson blasts 'communist' SNP for being 'far left ideologues' in brutal put down Scottish Daily Express16:30 19-May-25

Swinney says no changes to legislation could persuade him to back assisted dying law Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:57 19-May-25

'Completely unacceptable': John Swinney condemns unofficial Celtic title party Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:57 19-May-25

John Swinney speaks out on Celtic celebrations and Aberdeen player Jack MacKenzie's injury The Scotsman15:41 19-May-25

John Swinney's humiliating u-turn as he admits Humza Yousaf 'fractured' SNP and Scottish… Scottish Daily Express15:29 19-May-25

First Minister condemns weekend football violence as 'utterly unacceptable' Glasgow Live15:04 19-May-25

‘Scotland an afterthought’: Swinney slams Starmer over EU fishing deal The Scottish Herald14:22 19-May-25

John Swinney condemns football fans who left Glasgow 'damaged and disrupted' Daily Record14:09 19-May-25

Residents living near Glasgow's drug consumption room to be charged extra to clean up used… Scottish Daily Express14:07 19-May-25

John Swinney sends clear message to football supporters after weekend events The Scottish Herald14:06 19-May-25

Labour Government 'breaking promise to reset devolution', John Swinney says The National, Scotland14:01 19-May-25

Glasgow SNP group 'would not support ban on Kneecap performances' STV13:59 19-May-25

Exclusive: Raac homeowners in Dundee facing ‘enormous anxiety’ admits John Swinney Dundee Courier, Scotland13:36 19-May-25

UK Government has ‘surrendered’ on fishing in EU deal, says Swinney Evening Standard13:25 19-May-25

Jeremy Clarkson rages at SNP 'communism' in rant about Scottish trains The National, Scotland12:09 19-May-25

Winter fuel payment Scotland: John Swinney announces date for £100 payment for pensioners The Scotsman11:47 19-May-25

Tough year for Scotland's craft breweries as SNP and Labour 'tax burden' blamed for closures Scottish Daily Express11:30 19-May-25

UK EU fishing deal: 12-year agreement branded 'biggest act of betrayal' to Scottish fishermen The Scotsman09:56 19-May-25

SNP ministers hit out as Scotland 'given no information' on Labour's UK-EU deal The National, Scotland09:47 19-May-25

Tory and SNP anger as Starmer extends EU fishing rights to 2038 in Brexit deal reset The Scottish Herald09:22 19-May-25

EU talks go 'down to wire' as SNP demand return to bloc The Scotsman06:02 19-May-25

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The Scottish National Party (SNP), Scotland's dominant political force since 2007, currently holds 62 seats in the Scottish Parliament and 9 seats at Westminster. Under the leadership of John Swinney since May 2024, the party continues to advocate for Scottish independence and progressive social democratic policies.

Recent developments have seen significant changes in the SNP's fortunes. Following the resignation of Humza Yousaf in April 2024, John Swinney's return as leader coincided with challenging times for the party, including a substantial loss of Westminster seats in the 2024 general election, reducing their MP count from 48 to 9. The party also faces ongoing scrutiny through Operation Branchform, investigating party finances.

Beyond politics, the SNP remains deeply embedded in Scottish cultural and social life, with over 64,000 members across Scotland. The party maintains strong connections with local communities through its extensive network of branches and councillors, controlling 13 of Scotland's 32 local authorities and promoting policies from free prescription charges to the abolition of university tuition fees.

Founded in 1934 through the merger of the National Party of Scotland and the Scottish Party, the SNP's journey from political fringe to mainstream dominance reflects Scotland's evolving national identity. The party's breakthrough came with Winnie Ewing's Hamilton by-election victory in 1967, while its transformation into a governing force was cemented under Alex Salmond's leadership in 2007.

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