The Latest Breaking News from SNP

Fight to end 'postcode lottery' of extra funded childcare for disabled kids

PARENTS of children with a profound disability should be offered the chance to defer their education for a year and receive extra funded childcare,…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2023

Bid to revive Yes campaign 'backed by SNP leadership' ahead of conference

THE SNP’s policy convener has said he is “delighted” that the party leadership have accepted his amendment calling for a Yes campaign revival.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2023

Worst of Westminster: A Tory defector plus another Boris betrayal

Good evening! The UK Parliament has been in recess this week during conference season but there has been no shortage of drama coming out of the Big…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2023

Lisa Cameron Tory defection 'odd tantrum' ahead of deselection, says SNP president

THE SNP’s president has described the defection of one of the party’s MPs to the Conservatives as an “odd tantrum”.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2023

SNP defection an ‘odd tantrum’ by MP facing de-selection, says party president

Lisa Cameron announced on Thursday she was quitting the SNP for the Conservatives.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Kate Forbes to miss SNP conference for first time since being elected an MSP

FORMER leadership candidate and finance minister Kate Forbes is to miss the SNP conference for the first time since becoming an MSP.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2023

Councillor accused of racism resigns from the SNP and will face investigation

Councillor Kairin van Sweeden will ‘step back’ from the party after she was accused of making racist remarks towards Labour councillor Deena Tissera.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

The Guardian view on the SNP: facing a colder wind in the north

Editorial: The defection of Lisa Cameron to the Tories is the latest sign of the weakness now threatening Humza Yousaf and his party

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023

SNP councillor resigns membership amid 'New Scot' comment row

An SNP councillor accused of making a racist comment has resigned her membership after Humza Yousaf labelled her language “unacceptable”.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2023

'Non-negotiable': Senior SNP figures to raise Taymouth planning breach with US firm

SENIOR SNP politicians will raise “deeply concerning” reports of breached planning rules and a smashed monument with the US firm developing…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2023