The Latest Breaking News from SNP

John Swinney to ask if Holyrood is strong enough to stand up to Reform ‘threat’

The First Minister and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will address a conference in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025

Teachers to be balloted on industrial action over class contact time

The SNP manifesto included a pledge to cut contact time.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025

UK Government blocked bottle return scheme to give SNP a ‘black eye’, court told

A UK-wide DRS is planned but it is not expected to begin before 2027.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025

Let the SNP act on Prince Andrew if ministers will not do so, Flynn urges PM

The SNP Westminster leader said ‘swift’ action should be taken to strip the prince of his titles.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

Stephen Flynn pledges to serve in whatever capacity he is asked to by Swinney

The party’s Westminster leader has been tipped by many as a potential minister if the SNP return to government next year.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Miliband: Labour will invite nuclear bosses to Scotland day after election win

The Scottish Government under the SNP has been against new nuclear power.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

Government will take SNP majority seriously, says Alexander

The SNP has set the bar for a new referendum on independence at winning a majority of seats next year.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

Prince Andrew latest: MPs ‘pushing hard’ to open inquiry into Royal Lodge rent deal

MPs in the public accounts select committee are reported to be pushing for a full inquiry into Prince Andrew’s rent at Royal Lodge in Windsor

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Flynn to raise ‘folly’ of Brexit with Bank governor

The SNP’s Westminster leader also called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to enter talks with the EU to improve the Brexit deal.

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

Scottish independence a ‘win for Putin’, defence minister claims

The SNP has a long-standing opposition to nuclear weapons in an independent Scotland.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025