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Christina McKelvie’s partner, Keith Brown, along with her sons, Lewis and Jack, are deeply saddened to announce her passing.
Scotland has everything it needs to thrive, but we have to choose this path and commit to it together. Read John Swinney’s speech on our plans for Scotland’s economy.
First Minister John Swinney’s speech outlining his plans for Scotland – eradicating child poverty, growing the economy, tackling the climate crisis and improving public services.
There will be a by-election in the Mearns ward of Aberdeenshire Council on Thursday 7th November. This by-election has been caused by the resignation of an SNP councillor. Our candidate is Hannah ...
Read in full remarks by First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney at “For a Future Made in Scotland”, the event marking ten years since the Independence Referendum.
This year, Parliament marks the 25th anniversary of its opening, and I have witnessed every previous Programme for Government being announced – albeit from different seats across the Parliamentary ...
Conference, It is an immense privilege for me to address you today – for the first time – as Scotland’s First Minister. I want to begin by paying tribute to my predecessor, Humza Yousaf. Humza is a ...
We deserve better than the Westminster status quo. The SNP has a bold plan for real change - a fairer, wealthier future, made in Scotland.
Read the speech from SNP Leader and First Minister John Swinney, introducing the SNP’s 2024 general election manifesto.
John Swinney launches the SNP’s general election campaign in Glasgow – read the full speech here.
Read Humza Yousaf’s final address to Scotland’s Parliament from the front bench, as he steps down as First Minister.
Read the full acceptance speech from John Swinney, the new leader of the SNP.