The Latest Breaking News from SNP

Former West Dunbartonshire Council leader Ronnie McColl set to stand in local elections

Ronnie McColl, father of current council leader Jonathan, has been named alongside Ian Dickson as the SNP's candidates for Leven.

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2022

Former Scottish Labour leader slams party's no-coalitions pledge ahead of council elections

Kezia Dugdale suggested Labour's attacks on centralisation could be blunted if they disempower their own councillors.

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2022

Sturgeon under pressure over claims botched ferry contracts were awarded to 'maximise publicity'

Former Ferguson yard owner Jim McColl claims contracts for two CalMac ferries were awarded in haste to coincide with the 2016 SNP conference

Insider UK · Mar 28, 2022

One Scot in 11 may have had Covid-19 last week – Office for National Statistics

The number of Scots in hospital with recently confirmed coronavirus has now reached a record high for the fifth day in a row.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022

West Dunbartonshire backs election campaign posters despite climate emergency

After a narrow vote councillors agreed to allow campaign posters to be put up on public street furniture for all future elections, despite concerns about the amount of plastic waste it could produce.

Glasgow Live · Mar 25, 2022

Alex Salmond brands Nicola Sturgeon independence referendum plan 'not particularly credible'

The former First Minister spoke out ahead of the Alba Party conference at Hampden Park this weekend.

Daily Record · Mar 25, 2022

Dee and Glenkens council quits SNP to stand as independent at May elections

Dougie Campbell had intended to leave politics but has decided to seek re-election after being "overwhelmed" by messages of support

Daily Record · Mar 25, 2022

SNP MSP who battled cancer gets 'all clear' from 'amazing' nurses

Christina McKelvie was given her diagnosis in January last year and had her first operation just weeks later.

Daily Record · Mar 24, 2022

SNP ministers consider 'Northern Irish model' for regulating parades and marches

The Scottish Government has established an independent working group which will examine whether new regulations are required for marches through public places.

Daily Record · Mar 24, 2022

Longest serving councillor, 70, accuses SNP of ditching him for being 'too old' in West Lothian

Frank Anderson has been an elected councillor since 1988. He has vowed to fight on as an independent after his local branch deselected him.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 24, 2022