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 ...
Stuart was born in Barrow in Furness in Cumbria, England, on 6 May 1972. He moved to Inverclyde when he was a child, where he attended Port Glasgow High School. After attending Central College of ...
Born in Edinburgh in 1964, John graduated with MA Honours Politics from Edinburgh University. He joined the SNP in 1979, and has over his many years of service to the party held a number of posts at ...
Digital connectivity is critical to opening up economic opportunity in every part of Scotland. While telecommunications is reserved, the Scottish Government has taken action to ensure Scotland is ...
Shirley-Anne is the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice. Shirley-Anne has been the MSP for Dunfermline Constituency since 2016 and was re-elected in May 2021 with an increased majority. She also ...
In 2011 we set a target for 500 MW of electricity capacity to be in local and community ownership by 2020 – we have now surpassed that target. In fact, the number of projects has increased by 62 per ...
The SNP is committed to making Scotland the nation we know it can be. Our vision is of a prosperous country where everyone gets the chance to fulfil their potential. We want a fair society where ...
Oil and gas remains an important part of our energy mix. However, we must transition to new, cleaner fuels. While tax and regulation powers over offshore oil and gas are reserved to Westminster, any ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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