Swinney to warn opposition of fuelling populism if Scottish budget not passed Scottish Labour, Greens and Lib Dem MSPs accuse first minister of ‘creating false narrative’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025
Scotland's Former Leader Alex Salmond Dies Aged 69: Party Scotland's former leader Alex Salmond, a figurehead of the independence movement, has died at the age of 69, the Scottish National Party (SNP) he once led said Saturday. International Business Times · Oct 12, 2024
Keir Starmer enters No 10 vowing to rebuild Britain ‘brick by brick’ New PM says government ‘will fight, every day, until you believe again’ and give security to working-class families The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024
Scottish National Party Slump Could Hit Independence Aims The Scottish National Party was forecast to suffer its worst result in a British general election since 2010 on Thursday, dealing a blow to Scotland's flagging independence movement. International Business Times · Jul 5, 2024
From conflict to the climate – what are the UK parties’ international plans? As the election nears, we scrutinise how each of the main contenders would deal with problems around the world The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024
The SNP’s focus on social energy tariffs is welcome, but it will take more than this to cut bills The Scottish National Party manifesto includes a promise that their MPs will call for a statutory social tariff for energy (and other utilities). This focus on social tariffs in public debate is welcome, but it needs to form part of a wider package of reforms. The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024
The Guardian view on the SNP manifesto: old arguments don’t fit a changed landscape Editorial: It is getting harder for the party of government in Scotland to make an election pitch based entirely on blaming Westminster The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024
Climate, NHS and independence: key takeaways from the SNP manifesto John Swinney, the Scottish National party’s leader, wants post-election talks with Westminster about a referendum The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024
Scottish first minister John Swinney appoints Kate Forbes as deputy Announcement comes after Swinney is sworn in as seventh first minister ‘for everyone in Scotland’ The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
John Swinney Poised To Lead Scottish National Party Scotland's political landscape undergoes change as SNP transitions leadership amidst pro-independence agenda and internal challenges. Top News · May 7, 2024
John Swinney becomes SNP leader after rival drops out Long-serving politician set to become first minister after taking over Scottish National party role from Humza Yousaf The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024
John Swinney Announces Bid To Become Scotland's New First Minister Scotland's former deputy first minister, John Swinney, announced on Thursday he would stand to succeed Humza Yousaf as leader of the country's governing Scottish National Party (SNP). International Business Times · May 2, 2024
Scottish government survives confidence vote after Hamza Yousaf quits The Scottish National Party expected to pick a new leader to replace outgoing First Minister Humza Yousaf. Al Jazeera · May 1, 2024
Scottish Leader Scraps Coalition Deal With Greens The leader of the pro-independence Scottish National Party on Thursday ended a coalition deal with the Greens, leaving him facing fresh pressure as the head of a minority government in Edinburgh. International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024
International Business Times · Apr 19, 2024 Husband Of Ex-Scottish Leader Charged Over Alleged Embezzlement: Police The husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon was on Thursday re-arrested and charged over alleged embezzlement as part of a probe into the pro-independence Scottish National Party's finances, police said.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2024 Commons speaker apologises after Gaza ceasefire debate descends into chaos Government boycotts precedent-breaking vote that saved Labour mutiny, leaving Tory and SNP MPs to aim fury at Lindsay Hoyle
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2024 Muslim Vote group plans to 'punish' Labour party over Gaza stance The party has been split on calls for a ceasefire for months
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023 How did my MP vote on speeding up compensation for victims of infected blood scandal? MPs pass amendment calling for creation of a compensation body to be set up by the end of the year
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023 How every MP voted on Gaza ceasefire amendment Labour leader Keir Starmer hit by major rebellion as parliament votes against ceasefire in Gaza
Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2023 What is a ceasefire? Iran and Israel continue war after agreement Israel has accused Iran of firing missiles just hours after a ceasefire was announced
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 How every MP voted on Gaza ceasefire amendment Labour leader Keir Starmer hit by major rebellion as parliament votes against ceasefire in Gaza
Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2023 SNP to send flowers to 'most impressive politician' Nicola Sturgeon after arrest Nicola Sturgeon's thoughtful colleagues in the Scottish National Party in Edinburgh decided to rally round their crisis-hit former leader by ordering her some stems
France 24 · Jun 11, 2023 Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon briefly arrested by police investigating party finances Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge pending further investigation after being arrested earlier on Sunday in connection with a police probe into the Scottish National Party's finances.
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2023 Ex-Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested by police investigating governing party's finances Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested by police investigating the finances of Scotland's pro-independence governing party
Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023 Bid to end foodbank use by 2030 reaches Commons amid growing calls for action Scottish National Party MP Chris Stephens will outline plans to make them redundant by the end of the decade, after the Trussell Trust reported record demand