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The SNP manifesto is laser-focused on independence. But can it beat Labour to keep the dream alive?

In Scotland there remains a faith in left-of-centre, green policies. The question is who will best deliver them, says journalist and campaigner Lesley Riddoch

The Guardian - UK

Patrick Harvie questions SNP's independence strategy

SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has questioned the process of using a majority of seats at Westminster as a mandate for independence.

The National (Scotland)

How can I watch tonight's BBC Question Time election debate?

THE leaders of the UK'S four largest parties will go head to head tonight in a two-hour debate in York ...

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Douglas Ross 'doesn't care about climate emergency', blasts John Swinney

DOUGLAS Ross was forced to apologise for calling the First Minister “Honest John” in a fiery clash over the SNP’s stance on oil and gas.

The National (Scotland)

The Guardian view on the SNP manifesto: old arguments don’t fit a changed landscape

Editorial: It is getting harder for the party of government in Scotland to make an election pitch based entirely on blaming Westminster

The Guardian - UK

Slumping SNP goes through the motions with reprinted manifesto

It was all stuff that has been on the agenda for years, illustrated with a single picture of a lower-profile leader

The Guardian - UK

Everything you need to know about what's in the SNP manifesto

THE SNP’s manifesto opens with a commitment that a vote for them is a vote for Scottish independence.

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Campaign catchup: The SNP’s strained strategy, Johnson’s jaunt, and a dodgy dossier

In today’s newsletter: Scotland’s governing party launched its manifesto on Wednesday – but a sense of decay lingers over the SNP

The Guardian - UK

Climate, NHS and independence: key takeaways from the SNP manifesto

John Swinney, the Scottish National party’s leader, wants post-election talks with Westminster about a referendum

The Guardian - UK

SNP’s John Swinney reiterates independence goal at manifesto launch

Scottish first minister says election is chance to reinforce the case for split and warns over ‘Labour cuts’

The Guardian - UK

Labour 'interfering in devolution' with new Scotland Office powers

Labour is continuing the “interference in devolution” with its promise of new spending powers for the Scotland Office, John Swinney has said.

The National (Scotland)

Everything the SNP manifesto says about Scottish independence

THE words “independence” or “independent” are mentioned 32 times in total in the SNP’s General Election manifesto.

The National (Scotland)

SNP to request indyref2 if they win most Scottish seats, John Swinney confirms

JOHN Swinney has confirmed an SNP victory in the General Election would be taken as a mandate to ask Westminster for a second independence…

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In full: John Swinney's SNP election manifesto launch speech

JOHN Swinney has launched the SNP's General Election manifesto with a pledge to "deliver independence" and put "the interests of the…

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SNP launch General Election manifesto with pledge to 'deliver independence'

THE SNP have launched their General Election manifesto.

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John Swinney says bad election result would not affect independence mandate

JOHN Swinney has said the SNP’s mandate for independence negotiations would not be invalidated if his party loses seats in the General Election.

The Guardian - UK

Sarwar effectively starts Scottish Labour’s Holyrood campaign with tax pledge

Scottish Labour leader, launching Westminster manifesto, promises party will not raise income tax if it comes into power in 2026

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John Swinney calls on Scottish Labour to demand end to two-child benefit cap

JOHN SWINNEY has challenged Scottish Labour to stand up to Keir Starmer in demanding an end to the two-child benefit cap ...

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SNP to demand half-price energy bills for worst-off and elderly people

THE SNP have unveiled new demands for people on benefits or low incomes to get reduced bills.

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Only the SNP will deliver 'left-of-centre' manifesto, says John Swinney

SNP leader John Swinney is expected to say that the SNP is the only major party with a “truly left-of-centre manifesto” in a speech at a…

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond attacks SNP over 'half-hearted' independence campaign

ALEX Salmond says his Alba Party will be the only one to include a strategy for delivering Scottish independence in their election manifesto –…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says Douglas Ross's decision to run left 'bad taste' in north east

DOUGLAS Ross’s decision to stand to be an MP has left a “bad taste” in the north-east Scotland constituency where he is running, First…

The National (Scotland)

Labour would leave NHS worse off than in Tory austerity years, research says

THE NHS would be left with lower spending increases under Labour than during the worst years of Tory austerity cuts, fresh analysis has suggested.

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First Minister congratulates Scots on King's Honours list

JOHN Swinney has congratulated all Scots who have received an award in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

The National (Scotland)

A tale of two manifestos: Labour do nothing as the Tories run out of road

IT was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

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