The Latest Breaking News from SNP

Stephen Flynn to make decision on standing for Holyrood after Christmas

Stephen Flynn has said he will delay his decision on whether to stand for Holyrood until after Christmas ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2024

Nicola Sturgeon rues descent into ‘toxic’ debate on topics such as equal marriage

Former first minister marks 10th anniversary of legislation in Scotland with call for vigilance over polarisation

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024

Nicola Sturgeon: 'I'm getting on with life' 18 months after arrest

Speaking after being released by police in June 2023, Sturgeon insisted “beyond doubt” she was “innocent of any wrongdoing”.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2024

Major Yes poll won't trigger flurry of action from SNP high command – here's why

POLLING giving Yes its biggest lead in more than four years has been met with delight within the SNP – but don’t expect it to result in promises…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2024

Tory councillor calls for SNP leader to resign in defence of Labour peer landlord

A senior councillor has called for Inverclyde Council’s SNP group leader to step down from a key Greenock board aimed at regenerating the town…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2024

Labour-led Scottish council defeated twice as LibDems break ranks

FIFE Council Liberal Democrat councillors broke ranks with the Labour administration for the first time since 2022 on Thursday, and voted against…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

Minister rubbishes media claim 'SNP plan £15-a-day driving charge'

SCOTLAND’s Transport Secretary has rubbished claims that Scots could be charged £15 a day to drive under the SNP Government ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

Anas Sarwar challenged on delay in suspending Scottish Labour stalwart after arrest

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has been urged to say when he was informed about one of his senior councillors being charged with stalking…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

Scottish Government to consider new offence of non-fatal strangulation

John Swinney has pledged the Scottish Government will give “serious consideration” for non-fatal strangulation to be made a specific criminal…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

Glasgow residents could be without councillor 'for months' after Labour legal blunder

VOTERS in a council ward in Glasgow could potentially be without a councillor for months – after Mary McNab was forced to resign following a legal…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024