The Latest Breaking News from SNP

Tax on period pants set to be abolished in Autumn Statement

THE UK Government is set to abolish the tax currently placed on period pants following a campaign backed by an SNP MP.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023

Keith Brown clashes with BBC host after being ‘tricked’ into appearance

KEITH Brown has clashed with a BBC host as he suggested that he had been tricked into an appearance under false pretences...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023

Gaelic broadcasting should fall under same provisions as S4C, says MP

Independent MP Angus MacNeil called for BBC Alba to be safeguarded as part of the Media Bill.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Scottish Tory councillors abstain from Gaza ceasefire vote

CONSERVATIVE councillors today refused to back a motion by SNP and Labour colleagues calling on the UK Government to support a ceasefire and…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023

‘No shortage’ of opportunities to ask Health Secretary about iPad bill

THE SNP’s depute leader has said there is “no shortage” of opportunities to scrutinise Health Secretary Michael Matheson over running up…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023

‘No shortage’ of chances to scrutinise Matheson over data bill, says Brown

The SNP’s deputy leader defended Mr Matheson as someone of ‘integrity and honesty’.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

How to watch the Scottish Parliament debate on ceasefire in Gaza

THE Scottish Parliament is set to debate a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East later today.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023

First Minister to lead Holyrood debate on Gaza ceasefire

Humza Yousaf tabled a motion calling for a ceasefire, which is expected to receive cross-party backing.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Scottish Labour will seek to 'strengthen' Government's ceasefire motion

SCOTTISH Labour have said they will back the Government’s motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza this week.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023

Labour are 'institutionally Islamophobic', says Labour MP

A LABOUR MP has said that her own party are “institutionally Islamophobic” and were “playing on racist tropes” with an attack ad on Rishi…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023