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Scottish National Party

The SNP is a social democratic political party committed to Scottish independence. The party has been at the forefront of the campaign for home rule for Scotland for more than 70 years.

Tough decisions must be made if Renfrewshire Council is to bridge huge budget gap
Renfrewshire Council
Alarm sounded by external auditor at special meeting of local authority on Thursday.
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West Lothian MP calls for ban on sale of fireworks to public
West Lothian
Martyn Day wants the UK Government to take action
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Michael Matheson urged to make another statement to parliament over £11,000 iPad data bill row
Expenses scandal
Opposition parties have insisted Michael Matheson still faces unanswered questions over the scandal amid calls for him to resign.
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Labour councillor in Michael Shanks' constituency slams him for Gaza ceasefire abstention
Lanarkshire Politics
Councillor Martin Lennon has criticised the new MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West for toeing the party line in a vote calling for an 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza.
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Labour group call on the Scottish Government for fair funding for South Lanarkshire
Labour Party
The Labour group is appealing to the government for adequate funding as Scottish local authorities wait to hear the fate of the government’s budget next month.
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Number of Scots patients receiving urgent referrals for cancer treatment rockets
Cancer
Scottish Labour claimed the dramatic spike in urgent referrals was likely due to overstretched services and the Scottish Government failing to invest in primary care.
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Perth and Kinross Council has approved six build-your-own affordable home plots in Kinross-shire
Perthshire
The six serviced plots were approved as part of a wider development at Scotlandwell in a first for Perth and Kinross Council
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Humza Yousaf denies Michael Matheson misled him over cause of £11,000 data roaming bill
Expenses scandal
The First Minister admitted his embattled Health Secretary "should have handled the situation better".
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Victim suffers as perpetrator gets free pass in alleged rape case
Sex crime
Something is wrong when the justice system is more concerned with giving alleged attackers therapy, says Mail Opnion.
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Mum whose daughter’s alleged rapist avoided prosecution takes fight to Scots parliament over law change
Sex crime
SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: The mum, identified only as Julie, is behind a petition calling for the rules on prosecuting those under 16 charged with rape to ensure they are made to face criminal charges in court.
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SNP government refuses to say whether key Covid-19 documents have been handed to public inquiry
Coronavirus
The directive reveals the policy of discharging infected patients untested into care homes.
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Thousands gather in Glasgow to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza conflict
Middle East
Several protests took place across the United Kingdom today.
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Labour claim victory in Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig NLC by-election
North Lanarkshire Council
Kaye Harmon claimed the win with 1,368 first preference votes (44 per cent). SNP candidate Rosa Zambonini was runner-up with 934 votes (30.1 per cent).
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Scotland fans step up campaign for international matches to be broadcast for free
Scotland football team
Fans of Steve Clarke's side currently have to pay for ViaPlay if they want to watch qualifying games in their home.
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Keir Starmer pledges to 'preserve jobs' in North Sea oil as Labour leader outlines energy plan
North Sea oil
Starmer said North Sea energy producers had "absolute clarity" from Labour on the support available to them on the path to net zero.
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Over 10,000 Welfare Fund payments made in South Lanarkshire as households struggle to make ends meet
Benefits
The national scheme funded by the Scottish Government provides support to those most in need
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Lanarkshire MP insists she "acted on her own beliefs" in calling for Gaza ceasefire
Israel-Hamas war
Marion Fellows revealed that emails received at her office from constituents have been “overwhelmingly in favour” of a ceasefire.
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Pond edge works at Paisley's Durrockstock Park finished after repairs needed for 'some time'
Paisley
Repairs at beauty spot now complete, according to a report to the infrastructure, land and environment policy board.
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Families access advice from Renfrewshire's new school support service
Paisley
Resource provided by Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau across all secondary schools, including ASN settings.
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Tories must give Scotland the powers to solve our drug death crisis
Conservative Party
If the Tories are unable to take the bold action required to deal with the scourge of drug addiction, then give the powers to Scotland and let us get on with it.
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Decision to develop business case for Paisley Centre redevelopment welcomed as 'ambition' applauded
Paisley News
The move was agreed at the economy and regeneration policy board last week.
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Lanarkshire MSP says latest A&E figures for the area are “truly terrifying”
NHS Lanarkshire
In Lanarkshire, 60 per cent of patients were seen within four hours.
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Michael Shanks slams SNP after they outspent Labour in by-election campaign despite historic pasting
Lanarkshire Politics
Shanks spoke to Lanarkshire Live after the campaign expenditure figures were revealed.
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Scotland rejoining EU and quitting UK would bring 'considerable' benefits, claims Angus Robertson
Brexit
A majority of Scots backed the UK staying in Europe at the 2016 Brexit referendum and the SNP has campaigned to rejoin since.
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