The Latest Breaking News from SNP

SNP and Greens are coming together on independence. Now we need to go further

THE SNP’s invitation to Believe in Scotland (BiS)and the Greens to join a panel discussion on achieving Scottish independence at their party conference could be a pivotal moment for the movement

The National (Scotland) · 8h ago

Greens vs SNP as major oil and gas decision looms

A BIG decision looms in the world of oil and gas.

The National (Scotland) · 20h ago

What does 'public control' of buses mean and can Scotland do it?

MANY Scots don’t need to travel far to see the benefits of public control over bus services.

The National (Scotland) · 22h ago

John Swinney brands McGill's bus owner's dictator comparison as 'ludicrous'

JOHN Swinney has hit back at the bosses of a major bus firm, saying that comparing him to a dictator over plans to bring buses back under public control was “more than a bit ludicrous” ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20

SNP policy is now at odds with Scottish Government. So what happens next?

THE SNP conference is over – but that doesn’t mean everything’s done and dusted ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

Labour islands MP under fire for holding debate on building in Glasgow

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has been panned for pushing a debate in Westminster for an issue almost 200 miles away from his constituency.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

Campaigner hails SNP bus pledge and says McGill’s have ‘thrown toys out the pram’

A TRANSPORT campaigner has welcomed the SNP's pledge to bring buses into public control by 2031 and argued that McGill's have "thrown their toys out the pram" over the plans ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

Wes Streeting says SNP claim about 'undefended' Scottish coast is 'irresponsible'

WES Streeting has said the SNP’s claims that the north coast of Scotland is “undefended” are “irresponsible”.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

Coach firm boss defends SNP's public bus plans branding dictator comparisons 'absurd'

THE boss of one of Scotland’s top coach operators has said the reaction to the SNP’s plans to bring buses back under public control is “absurd” after another major firm accused John Swinney of behaving like a dictator ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

Independent Scotland could give up share of UK military assets, SNP MP says

AN independent Scotland would have a legitimate claim to its share of UK military equipment, but the SNP would be prepared to walk away from some of those assets rather than weaken the rest of the UK’s armed forces, Dave Doogan has said

The National (Scotland) · Oct 18