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Scottish Parliament endorses SNP call for independence referendum

chief — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:33:26 +0000

The Scottish Parliament voted for Scotland to have the powers to hold an independence referendum.

You will need to show photo ID to vote in General Elections or UK parliamentary by-elections

chief — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:30:58 +0000

Make sure you have accepted photo ID to take with you to vote

You’ll need to show photo ID when voting in person upon entering polling stations in the next General Election and in any UK parliamentary by-elections.

First Minister John Swinney’s speech on the SNP’s plan for the first 100 days of the next parliament

chief — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:47:13 +0000

Good morning, everyone

In ten days’, time, the people of Scotland will choose their next government.

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been absolutely loving getting out and about all over the country.

I’ve never seen SNP activists working so hard.

That is because we know what is at stake on May 7th.

Vote SNP for bold action on the cost of living and our NHS

chief — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:07:54 +0000

Friends,

It’s great to be back in Glasgow this morning.

A proud city, a welcoming city, an SNP city.

We are here today to talk about Scotland’s future.

SNP 2026 Manifesto: Always on Scotland’s side

chief — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:18:42 +0000

We are firmly focused on what matters most to the people of Scotland – tackling the cost of living crisis, improving the performance of our NHS and taking our enormous energy wealth into our own hands.

On May 7th choose a Scottish Government that works for Scotland. Choose an SNP government that, day in and day out, is always on Scotland’s side.

Scotland fans must not be priced out of the World Cup

chief — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:05:49 +0000

John Swinney has called on FIFA to end dynamic pricing for World Cup tickets after supporters were hit with eye-watering costs to follow Scotland this summer.

The First Minister has written to FIFA President Gianni Infantino urging him to introduce a fairer ticketing model, warning that too many members of the Tartan Army risk being priced out of Scotland’s first men’s World Cup since 1998.

We are standing on the verge of a truly historic moment

chief — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:20:58 +0000

Friends,

It is fantastic to be here today in the city of Glasgow.

A city that has been through a tough couple of weeks.

But just as it always does, Glasgow is bouncing back.

The city has come together.

We are standing on the verge of a truly historic moment

chief — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:12:21 +0000

Friends,

It is fantastic to be here today in the city of Glasgow.

A city that has been through a tough couple of weeks.

But just as it always does, Glasgow is bouncing back.

The city has come together.

Glasgow Central Station has re-opened.

First Minister John Swinney’s speech to the SNP’s 2026 Campaign Conference

chief — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:33:58 +0000

It’s hard to believe eighteen months have passed since we last gathered in this hall.

And since then, we’ve made a lot of progress as a party.

But as you heard from Stephen Flynn this morning, I’m only just getting started.

We are on the eve of a crucial election.

I have been out campaigning with you all over Scotland, and here’s what I know and what I have seen.

We are ready.

A nation renewed, built by the wealth of our resources and our people

chief — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:01:09 +0000

“It’s Scotland’s Energy” will read as the opening chapter of Scotland’s story when we become an independent nation.

For decades, the people of Scotland – our land of wind, water and wave – have witnessed our resources and revenues syphoned off to plug the blackholes of Westminster.

The stones and seabeds of Scotland, that few nations can match for their unique geology and scale of compacted ancient life, gave us the offshore industries we have today.