The Latest Breaking News from SNP

Scottish Government confirms plans to cap rent increases

THE Scottish Government has proposed plans to cap the amount rent can be increased to a maximum of 6 in control areas ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024

Row erupts over Nicola Sturgeon's ITV paycheque as Tories cry 'hypocrisy'

A ROW has broken out after it was revealed that Nicola Sturgeon was paid £25,000 to appear on ITV’s General Election coverage – with the…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024

Former council leader quits SNP following suspension

A FORMER council leader has quit the SNP saying his old colleagues “are making an awful lot of mistakes” after he was suspended for rebelling…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024

Police officers to withdraw goodwill in dispute over pay and conditions

The Scottish Police Federation represents 16,500 rank-and-file police officers in Scotland.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

SNP accused of halting growth by blocking nuclear power stations

Former Scotland secretary David Mundell claims First Minister John Swinney’s stance on nuclear power was ‘depriving’ his constituency of jobs.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

Labour 'ignoring plight of Waspi women' with compensation snub in Budget, MP says

LABOUR’S failure to commit to compensation for Waspi women ignores “their plight” in losing out on pension payments, an SNP MP has said.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

Stephen Flynn reacts to Labour Budget as 'Scots still paying the price'

LABOUR’S first Budget in 14 years “fails to deliver” the change Scots expected from Keir Starmer, the SNP have said.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

Scotch whisky industry hits out as Chancellor increases alcohol duty

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has said the Chancellor’s decision to further increase duty on Scotch Whisky has broken the Prime Minister’s…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

Budget means 'additional £3.4 billion for Scottish Government', Chancellor says

THERE will be an “additional” £3.4 billion for the Scottish Government as a result of the Labour Budget, the Chancellor has claimed ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

Scottish Labour MP asks Keir Starmer to cut back devolution to control SNP's Budget

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has asked the Prime Minister to roll back devolution and constrain how the SNP Government spends its Budget ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024