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Stephen Flynn: ‘self-inflicted wounds’ and fringe policies cost SNP election

Party’s Westminster leader says on opening day of annual conference that it lost trust of voters after repeated crises

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Keith Brown says SNP back convention of 'all' pro-indy parties – read speech in full

THE SNP will back an independence convention including “all democratically elected representatives” from Yes-supporting parties, the…

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I spoke with former SNP MPs on the party's election review – here's how they felt

FORMER SNP MPs have delivered their verdict following the party's internal election review at conference in Edinburgh...

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Day one of SNP party conference kicks off in Edinburgh - how to watch

THE SNP conference kicks off today in Edinburgh as party members will discuss a post-mortem of a poor General Election campaign ...

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Where is this year's SNP conference and who will be giving a speech?

SNP conference is set to take place from August 30 to September 1 with members set to head to Edinburgh for this year’s event.

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Scottish Government has 'no choice' but to make at least £250m in cuts – John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said that the Scottish Government has "no choice" but to make hundreds of millions of pounds worth of cuts this year.

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I will be 'mindful' of arts funding despite 'difficult choices', says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said he will be “very mindful” of funding for the arts despite “difficult choices” facing the Scottish Government, after…

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John Swinney to 'look with care' at any UK ban on smoking in outdoor spaces

JOHN Swinney has said Scotland will “of course consider” replicating any UK Government ban on smoking in places such as beer gardens and outdoor…

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SNP inundated as thousands of members respond to John Swinney's feedback call

AROUND one in four SNP members responded to First Minister John Swinney’s call for feedback on the party’s General Election campaign ...

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John Swinney commits to marking Murray tennis legacy after £20m centre axed

JOHN Swinney has committed the SNP government to looking at “other approaches and opportunities” to mark Andy Murray's tennis legacy ...

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Famous Scottish artists send letter to First Minister on culture cuts

A NUMBER of famous Scottish artists have sent an open letter to urge John Swinney to restore music and arts funding.

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'I want it to stay': FM reacts amid reports 'free' Scottish services could be cut

JOHN Swinney has said he wants "everybody" to continue receiving universal services like free prescription and university tuition, amid…

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John Swinney vows continued funding for 'life-changing' music project

A music programme hailed by the First Minister for its work to “enrich the lives of so many children” is to benefit from continued Scottish…

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John Swinney issues statement on Labour 'austerity' after Keir Starmer speech

SNP leader John Swinney has issued a statement in response to Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying that his Labour government’s first Budget will…

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What we learned from the first big poll for the 2026 Scottish election

Is it really looking good for Anas Sarwar? ... Polling expert James Kelly doubts it.

The Guardian - UK

SNP will lose Scottish election without complete rethink, say senior party figures

Doubts expressed that John Swinney is strong enough leader to direct the scale of change required

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SNP open to working with Alba or Unionists to pass budget, party says

THE SNP have said they are open to working with Alba or Unionist parties to pass a budget – as new research showed the majority of their voters…

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SNP to win Holyrood election but Anas Sarwar to be next first minister – new poll

THE SNP are predicted to win the next Holyrood election - but Anas Sarwar will be Scotland's next first minister, according to a new poll.

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Labour secure by-election win – as small pro-indy party outperforms Tories

LABOUR have won a by-election in West Lothian, which was prompted by the death of John Swinney's former chief of staff.

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Greens urge John Swinney to 'think again' after ditching asylum seeker bus scheme

THE First Minister has been urged to “think again” after a “disrespectful” decision to halt plans for asylum seekers to receive free bus…

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First Minister speaks out after meeting with Palestinian ambassador

THE First Minister has said he will “never hold back” in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza after a meeting with the Palestinian ambassador.

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John Swinney 'sure' meeting with Israeli diplomat will be discussed at SNP conference

JOHN Swinney has said he is “sure” discussions about the Scottish Government’s meeting with an Israeli diplomat will take place at the…

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Opening date for UK's first safe drug consumption room in Glasgow announced

THE opening date for a proposed safe drug consumption facility, set to be the UK’s first, has been announced.

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'Wonderful': John Swinney welcomes female Afghan medical students to Scotland

JOHN Swinney has praised the “wonderful” work done to bring 19 Afghani women to finish their medical degrees in Scotland ...

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John Swinney event cut short after pro-Palestine heckler protests Israel meeting

JOHN Swinney was heckled by a pro-Palestinian protester over the Scottish Government’s meeting with an Israeli diplomat whilst appearing at the…

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