The Latest Breaking News from SNP

Lanarkshire politician brands First Minister 'hypocrite' over mask gaffe

Police have confirmed that no further action is being taken against Nicola Sturgeon after the incident in East Kilbride

Daily Record · Apr 19, 2022

Irish cartel 'working with Lyons crime gang in Scotland' amidst fears Scots football flooded with drug money

Russell Findlay told MSPs he believed that Scottish football was "contaminated by drugs money" in a similar way to the world of professional boxing.

Daily Record · Apr 19, 2022

East Lothian Election 2022: New town residents will have first chance to vote

The loss of council leader Willie Innes will be felt across the Preston, Seton, Gosford ward he represented for more than three decades as voters turn out for the election next month

Edinburgh Live · Apr 19, 2022

Perthshire Chamber chief calls for “meaningful assistance” from Scottish Government as First Minister visits Perth

First minister Nicola Sturgeon promised the SNP will “do everything it can” to support struggling Perthshire businesses hammered by the pandemic

Daily Record · Apr 19, 2022

Leader of SNP's North Lanarkshire group welcomes party's National Campaign Battle Bus

Jordan Linden is a candidate for the Bellshill seat and was 'delighted' to spread the party's council elections message

Daily Record · Apr 19, 2022

'Abuse and misogyny' driving women away from standing in South Ayrshire Council election

With women making up just 23 percent of South Ayrshire Council candidates, parties agree on negative impact of abuse on numbers.

Daily Record · Apr 18, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon 'spoken to' by Police Scotland after being pictured without a mask

The First Minister was reminded by police of the importance of wearing a face covering when the legal requirements say to do so. Senior officers confirmed no further action was taken.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 18, 2022

Edinburgh Council accused of 'turning a blind eye to poverty'

In his fourth attempt at getting elected to the City of Edinburgh Council, ex Scottish Socialist Party MSP Colin Fox is calling for more attention to be paid to poorer communities outwith the city centre.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 18, 2022

SNP ministers urged to slash ScotRail fares to ease cost of living crisis

Rail fares recently rose by 3.8 per cent but the Scottish Government is being urged to reduce them across the ScotRail network.

Daily Record · Apr 18, 2022

Covid Scotland: Jason Leitch warns NHS could be 'overwhelmed' as mask mandate ends

The legal mandate to wear face coverings in public places in Scotland ended on Monday, however the impact of the law being converted to guidance on health services has caused concern among government chiefs

Edinburgh Live · Apr 18, 2022