SNP Government bonds plan 'breaching Scottish Parliament's Israel boycott vote'

First Minister John Swinney's SNP Government is aiming to issue its first bonds in later 2026 or early 2027 (Image: PA)

THE SNP have breached a Scottish Parliament vote for an Israel boycott amid preparations to issue government bonds, it has been alleged.

Last week, the Scottish Government confirmed nine banks which had been chosen to support a £1.5 billion issuance of bonds. Expected later in 2026 or early 2027, the plan will see the Government lent money by private investors in exchange for interest payments and the return of their principal at a set maturity date.