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

1 month 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

1 month ago

Alex Salmond

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

1 month 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

7 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

7 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

7 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

7 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

7 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

7 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

7 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

7 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

9 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

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to reporters outside of the House Chambers in the U.S. Capitol on December 19, 2024 in Washington, DC.

US Government on verge of shutdown as Trump-backed funding bill fails to pass

Peter Mandelson is set to be named ambassador to the US

'Prince of Darkness' returns: Peter Mandelson to be named US ambassador as Starmer plans for Trump presidency
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has admitted Ukraine cannot defeat Russia on the battlefield

Zelenskyy admits Ukraine can’t defeat Russia on the battlefield, as Starmer urges Trump to ‘stand by Kyiv’
Labour MP seeks to block Elon Musk "gaming the system" over controversial rumoured $100 million donation to Reform UK.

Labour MP seeks to block Elon Musk "gaming the system" over controversial rumoured $100 million donation to Reform UK
Keir Starmer has backed Trump's calls for NATO members to spend more on defence

'Europe must do more': Starmer supports Trump in calling out NATO countries not spending enough on defence
Trump brands Ukraine's use of USA missies ‘big mistake’ as Starmer warns against wavering support

Donald Trump could stop Ukraine using US made missiles branding decision by Biden a 'big mistake'
Daylight saving has been criticised by lawmakers in the US

Trump to ban 'costly' daylight saving time in the US as he slams its 'inefficiency'

British troops could be stationed in Ukraine, a Trump ally has said.

Trump's counter-terrorism chief says British troops could be stationed in Ukraine if ceasefire is agreed
Meet the Press - Season 78

Donald Trump vows to end automatic citizenship for anyone born in US in new interview

Donald Trump has pushed Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire in the Ukraine war after a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris yesterday.

Trump urges Putin to agree ceasefire in Ukraine war and says Zelensky is ready to 'end the madness'

Latest Politics News

Donald Trump will appoint Mark Burnett, a former producer of reality show The Apprentice starring the incoming president, as special envoy to the United Kingdom.

Trump appoints former The Apprentice producer Mark Burnett as Special Envoy to UK

Donald Trump's former campaign manager has called Peter Mandelson "an absolute moron"

Trump ally brands Peter Mandelson 'absolute moron' for past comments after Labour peer named US ambassador
Peter Mandelson

Peter Mandelson confirmed as UK's next ambassador to the US as Starmer plans for Trump presidency
Sue Gray has been nominated for a peerage

Keir Starmer's former chief of staff and Partygate investigator Sue Gray to get peerage - list in full
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer appearing before the Liaison Committee

Starmer says he wouldn't change anything he's done as PM and claims worst-off are 'already doing better with Labour'
Tulip Siddiq and Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer backs Labour minister Tulip Siddiq after she was 'accused of family corruption plot' in Bangladesh
Keir Starmer has been criticised over the Waspi women decision

Starmer under fire from Labour backbenches after government rejects call for Waspi women payouts
Tulip Siddiq

Labour minister Tulip Siddiq 'accused of family corruption plot' in Bangladesh, as investigation launched
Andrew Healey said the government was considering boosting the UK's air defences

Ministers may boost UK air defences, Defence Secretary says, after 'underfunded' system branded 'negligible'
Humza Yousaf has 'grave concerns' about rise in support for Reform in Scotland.

Yousaf warns Reform 'juggernaut' hard to stop in Scotland