SNP: Policies, News & What They Stand For

SNP: Policies, News & What They Stand For

The Scottish National Party is a Scottish nationalist and social democratic party.

Led by John Swinney, the SNP is Scotland's second-largest political party.

What They Stand For:
The SNP say they are "committed to making Scotland the nation we know it can be. Our vision is of a prosperous country where everyone gets the chance to fulfil their potential. We want a fair society where no-one is left behind. And our vision is of Scotland as an independent country - equal to the very best."

Latest SNP News

A new allegation of 'non-recent' sexual assault allegation has been made against former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond who died last month.

New Alex Salmond sexual assault report received by police after former First Minister died last month

13 days ago

Alex Salmond's funeral takes place as mourners pay tribute to the 'loved' former SNP leader

Alex Salmond's funeral takes place in Aberdeenshire as mourners pay tribute to the 'loved' former SNP leader

19 days ago

Alex Salmond

Remembering Alex Salmond: How the former First Minister left his mark on Scottish politics

19 days ago

John Swinney elected as Scotland's new first minister by Scottish Parlaiment after becoming SNP leader

John Swinney elected new first minister by Scottish Parliament after becoming SNP leader

6 months ago

Humza Yousaf has stepped down as SNP leader

SNP in meltdown as tearful Humza Yousaf quits as party leader after Scottish power-sharing deal crumbles

6 months ago

Humza Yousaf is set to quit as Scotland's First Minister amid SNP meltdown

High Noon for Humza Yousaf: Scotland's First Minister poised to quit in midday statement amid SNP meltdown

6 months ago

Alex Salmond says that Alba Party MSP Ash Regan will lay down her terms to keep Humza Yousaf as First Minister on Monday.

Alex Salmond says Alba's Ash Reagan will lay down terms to prop up Humza Yousaf in due course

6 months ago

First Minister Humza Yousaf on Friday

Humza Yousaf says Scottish election could be called if he loses no-confidence vote, as he urges MSPs to reconsider

6 months ago

Kate Forbes has backed Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf's leadership rival Kate Forbes backs beleaguered Scottish First Minister, as no confidence vote looms

6 months ago

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Humza Yousaf is fighting for his political future ahead of a no confidence vote

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf defiantly says he will not resign as he faces No Confidence vote

6 months ago

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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will lay a motion of no confidence in the Scottish government this afternoon.

Scottish Labour leader to lay motion of no confidence in government as Humza Yousaf cancels independence speech

6 months ago

Scottish First Minister faces a vote of no confidence after the SNP's power-sharing deal with the Greens collapsed.

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf faces vote of no confidence after power-sharing deal collapses

6 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the media (l) after husband Peter Murrell (pictured with her right) charged over SNP finance probe

Nicola Sturgeon breaks silence after husband Peter Murrell charged in SNP finance probe

7 months ago

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Humza Yousaf hit back at the author.

JK Rowling's 'contempt for women' accusation over misogyny law is 'astonishing and illogical', Humza Yousaf tells LBC

7 months ago

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Humza Yousaf has hit back at criticism of Scotland's hate crime bill from Elon Musk and Joe Rogan

'Right-wing' Joe Rogan and Elon Musk's criticism of Scotland’s hate crime act is no surprise’, Humza Yousaf says

7 months ago

James Heappey, Theresa May, Matt Hancock and Harriet Harman who are among the MPs standing down

The MPs who are standing down at the election: Full list of those quitting the Commons

8 months ago

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Dozens of Police Scotland officers have avoided misconduct proceedings by quitting the force in the three years since SNP ministers were urged to change Holyrood laws to stop officers from escaping disciplinary action, LBC has learned

Dozens of police officers avoid misconduct cases by quitting since ministers urged to close 'loophole'

Nicola Sturgeon said the UK Covid Inquiry has been provided with copies of messages between her and colleagues after the hearing heard the former first minister's pandemic WhatsApp messages were all deleted

Nicola Sturgeon says Covid inquiry has copies of messages after hearing heard pandemic texts were 'all deleted'

MPs voted on a ceasefire amendment

How did your MP vote on the Gaza ceasefire amendment?

Keir Starmer and new Labour MP Michael Shanks

Triumphant Keir Starmer says Labour "blew the doors off" as he celebrates Scottish by-election win

SNP appoints membership figures row spin doctor as new chief executive

SNP appoints membership figures row spin doctor as new chief executive

SNP MP Ian Blackford speaks to Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith at Edinburgh Fringe

SNP's Ian Blackford tells Iain Dale there was a 'coup' behind his Westminster exit

Nicola Sturgeon is writing her 'deeply and personal' memoir

Nicola Sturgeon signs deal for 'deeply personal and revealing' autobiography after nine-way publishing bidding war

Nicola Sturgeon refuses to answer questions on her husband Peter Murrell on her return to Hollyrood

'I can only speak for myself' Nicola Sturgeon refuses to say husband Peter Murrell is innocent in SNP probe

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Humza Yousaf said he has not spoken to Nicola Sturgeon since her husband's arrest

I haven't spoken to Nicola Sturgeon since husband's arrest, Humza Yousaf reveals as ex-FM re-emerges at Holyrood

Police at the scene at Nicola Sturgeon's home today

SNP auditors quit amid police investigation into Nicola Sturgeon's husband over party finances

Police at the scene at Nicola Sturgeon's home today

Nicola Sturgeon pulls out of climate event as husband released on bail without charge amid probe over party finances

Margaret Ferrier faces by-election after Commons standards committee ruling

Ex SNP-MP Margaret Ferrier facing by-election and 30 day Commons suspension after traveling on train with covid

Kate Forbes (inset) will leave the Scottish Government after her failed bid to become leader of the SNP - where she was beaten by new First Minister Humzah Yousaf (left)

Kate Forbes leaves the Scottish Government after rejecting new job offer from new leader Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf was named new SNP leader, beating rivals Kate Forbes, and former minister Ash Regan

'I'm the luckiest man in the world': Humza Yousaf to take over from Nicola Sturgeon after winning SNP battle

Nicola Sturgeon wipes away tear (r) and leaving Scottish Assembly for the final time

Emotional Nicola Sturgeon wipes away tear in final speech as Scotland's First Minister

Kate Forbes and Sir Keir Starmer

SNP frontrunner Kate Forbes rules out Starmer coalition unless constitutional devolution is on the table

US Election 2024

Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Trump names oil exec climate sceptic Chris Wright to lead Department of Energy

Zelensky believes Trump will help to resolve the war with Russia

Ukraine-Russia war will 'end sooner' once Trump becomes president, Zelenskyy says

Trump 2024 National Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

Donald Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest-ever White House press secretary

Trump's aide Stephen Moore has said the UK should align itself with the US on trade rather than pursuing closer ties with the “socialist model” of the EU

Trump aide urges UK to embrace free market over 'socialist' EU - despite banking boss's call to 'rebuild relations'
U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Oxon Hill.

House speaker 'strongly' advises against releasing ethics report on Donald Trump's pick for attorney general Matt Gaetz
From the world's richest man to a 'vaccine sceptic': Trump picks his radical right-wing cabinet.

From the world's richest man to a 'vaccine sceptic': Trump picks his radical right-wing cabinet
Sadiq Khan said Donald Trump should be given 'the benefit of the doubt'

'Let's give Donald Trump the benefit of the doubt,' Sadiq Khan tells LBC after war of words with president-elect
Javier Milei met with Donald Trump

Chainsaw-toting Argentina president Javier Milei becomes first foreign leader to meet Trump since election
Trump continues to name his cabinet

Trump’s controversial Cabinet - Anti-vax RFK Jr nominated as health chief as defence figures ‘alarmed’ by Gabbard
Robert F Kennedy Jr

Donald Trump picks anti-vaccine activist Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead Department of Health

Latest Politics News

Labour are preparing a series of deals with countries like Kurdistan and Vietnam to deter migrants from crossing into Britain illegally, reports claim.

Labour 'set to strike Italy-style migrant deals' in new bid to stop small boat Channel crossings
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Man who turned up outside Parliament in armour carrying samurai swords wanted to 'speak with Boris Johnson'
Labour divided over assisted dying as MP who introduced bill hits out at Health Secretary

Labour divided over assisted dying bill as MP tabling legislation labels Wes Streeting's objections 'disappointing'
Council tax bills will soar by more than £100 next year Downing Street confirms

Council tax bills to soar by more than £100 next year, Downing Street confirms

Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump Holds Election Night Event In West Palm Beach

Donald Trump's grip on power tightens as Republican Party wins majority of seats in House of Representatives
Keir Starmer gives a press conference at Cop29

Starmer unveils new target to slash UK emissions - but insists he 'won't tell Brits how to live their lives'
Keir Starmer at Cop29

Starmer says he 'won't tell people how to live their lives', as he joins Taliban at Cop29 climate change council
The Houses of Parliament

Report calls for ban on jeering in Parliament to end 'old boy's club'

Stephen Flynn to seek reelection in 2026—Will remain at Westminster until next General Election.

Stephen Flynn to seek Holyrood seat in 2026—Will remain at Westminster until next General Election
Labour should take advantage of Brexit to get a trade deal with Trump, a former export minister has said

Labour ‘must get on front foot’ with Trump trade deal and take advantage of Brexit, former export minister says