The Latest Breaking News from SNP

Labour MSP blasts Scottish Government opposition to rent freezes to help tenants

Mercedes Villalba had proposed a halt to rent increases across Scotland until a system of national rent controls can be introduced.

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022

Failure to pardon women persecuted as witches in Scotland ‘prolongs misogyny’

MSP Natalie Don launches Holyrood bill to pardon people tortured and executed under Witchcraft Act 1563

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022

Ian Blackford: SNP’s Westminster leader faces calls to resign over handling of sexual harassment case

SNP MP Patrick Grady was found to have behaved inappropriately towards a worker at a party function

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2022

Ofcom in BBC transparency call amid SNP concern over 'dependency' on Unionist voices

THE UK's media regulator has warned the BBC to be more transparent about its editorial decisions amid SNP concerns over the broadcaster…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2022

SNP youth wing calls for review of party's complaints procedure over Patrick Grady sex pest case

The Young Scots for Independence group issued a statement saying, "we must ensure our party is a safe space for all".

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022

Brexit effect will lower wages by nearly £500 for a decade and devastate Scottish fishing industry

A damning report in the long-term effects of Brexit shows that wages will be hit and singles out the Scottish fishing industry for particularly painful 'adjustment'.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022

Why the 'social democratic' SNP needs some fresh thinking after 15 years in power

Despite growing evidence of disquiet and even discontent with the current Scottish government, the ruling Scottish Nationalist Party retains what many believe is an unassailable position of dominance after the local elections of May 2022.

The Conversation · Jun 22, 2022

Boris Johnson repeats false tax claim about Scotland in PMQs snipe at SNP

BORIS Johnson has again been accused of peddling falsehoods in Parliament after falsely claiming taxes are higher in Scotland than in the rest of…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2022

Falkirk Avon Gorge plans pushed back to improve access to M9 motorway

A joint bid from Falkirk and West Lothian councils for levelling up funds will now be made for the M9 junction work, with long-awaited plans for the Avon Gorge still not ready to progress

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022

Scotland should 'just live with' 2014 indyref result, Better Together boss says

THE No side won the 2014 referendum and Scotland should just "live with it", the former chief of Better Together has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2022