I am proud to present a budget that delivers on the priorities of the people of Scotland. Over recent years, our nation has faced an unprecedented range of challenges: Covid, Inflation, Austerity, ...
It is a great pleasure to be with you today, and I thank the Royal Society of Edinburgh for providing me with the opportunity to set out my aspirations in Government as we approach St Andrew’s day.
Since coming to office in 2007, the SNP has changed Scotland beyond all recognition. Families in Scotland enjoy opportunities and universal benefits that they would be denied if they lived in England.
When I became First Minister earlier this year, I made clear that my foremost priority in government would be eradicating child poverty. In a rich country like Scotland, I simply cannot endure the ...
Alasdair Allan has been an SNP MSP since May 2007 representing the constituency of Na h-Eileanan an Iar. Alasdair Allan gained a PhD in Scots Language from Aberdeen University in 1998. Previous to ...
Since coming into office, the SNP has delivered a raft of progressive, transformational policies – all while majority of people in Scotland pay less tax than elsewhere in the UK. We've got what it ...
SNP MPs have led the calls for resolution of the destructive conflict in Yemen. Given the clear evidence that munitions supplied by the United Kingdom have been used in breach of international law, ...
Powers to set rates and thresholds of Income Tax, and devolution of Air Passenger Duty. Some social security powers including disability and carers’ benefits, Winter Fuel Allowance. The power to ...
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Scotland needs an immigration policy suited to our specific circumstances and needs. Scotland needs people to want to work here, in our businesses, our universities and in our public services. The ...
The SNP has never and will never support the retention or renewal of Trident. We believe that nuclear weapons are immoral, ineffective and expensive. In times of imposed austerity, the £205 billion ...
Christina McKelvie MSP, SNP was elected in 2007 and won the Constituency seat for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse in 2011. She was returned with an increased majority in 2016. Christina was Chair of ...