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The Scottish National Party is a Scottish nationalist and social democratic party. The party holds 63 of the 129 seats in the Scottish Parliament, and holds 9 out of the 57 Scottish seats in the House of Commons. It has 453 local councillors of the 1,227 available.

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UK Election exit poll beamed onto BBC building [Video]

UK Election exit poll beamed onto BBC building

The polls have closed in the UK 2024 General election, with Ipsos UK’s exit poll predicting huge gains for Labour, the Liberal Democrats and Reform, and massive losses for the Conservatives and SNP...

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PM insists only the Tories can ‘stand up’ to the SNP [Video]

PM insists only the Tories can ‘stand up’ to the SNP

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insists only the Conservatives have the "courage to stand up to the nationalists" as he launches the Scottish Tory manifesto in Edinburgh. Report by Blairm. Like us on..

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Swinney: I'll put pressure on Westminster over independence [Video]

Swinney: I'll put pressure on Westminster over independence

John Swinney says if he were to be re-elected as Scottish First Minister, he would "intensify pressure" on Parliament over Scotland's bid for independence and accuses the Westminster government of..

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Swinney: People are desperate to get rid of awful Tory govt [Video]

Swinney: People are desperate to get rid of awful Tory govt

John Swinney has said people are "absolutely desperate to get rid of this awful, awful Conservative government", as he launched the Scottish National Party's election manifesto. The SNP leader added..

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Leaders Clash on Tax and Immigration in ITV Election Debate [Video]

Leaders Clash on Tax and Immigration in ITV Election Debate

Seven party leaders and representatives took the stage for ITV's second General Election debate on Thursday evening, addressing issues such as taxes, immigration, and the cost of living. On stage were..

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Leaders arrive ahead of multi-party ITV debate [Video]

Leaders arrive ahead of multi-party ITV debate

Leaders and deputies arrive at TV studios in Salford ahead of the ITV multi-party debate. Moderated by Julie Etchingham, the debate will include Penny Mordaunt for the Conservative Party, Angela Rayner..

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John Swinney launches SNP General Election Campaign [Video]

John Swinney launches SNP General Election Campaign

The people of Scotland “want rid of this disastrous, chaotic Tory government”, the First Minister has said. John Swinney spoke at the SNP’s Westminster campaign launch, where he told the crowd..

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SNP leader John Swinney has said his party will do some "soul searching" as its support collapsed and Labour made large gains in Scotland.
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Labour and SNP leaders say they'd offer to buy baby formula if they saw parent stealing it

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and the Scottish First Minister John Swinney have both said they would offer to pay if they saw a struggling parent stealing baby formula milk. 
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SNP faces triple whammy of crises and its central goal of independence is at serious risk

John Swinney has now been on the campaign trail for most of his short time as Scotland's first minister, which began just six weeks ago.
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Nicola Sturgeon 'welcome' on campaign trail, says SNP leader John Swinney

John Swinney says Nicola Sturgeon is "welcome" on the general election campaign trail after she said she would support SNP candidates from "time to time" where necessary.
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Police send Peter Murrell 'SNP embezzlement' report to prosecutors

Police Scotland has sent a report to the country's prosecution service in relation to Peter Murrell after the former SNP chief executive was charged with embezzling party funds.
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Swinney admits general election will be a 'challenge' for SNP but party 'united'

Scotland's first minister has admitted the upcoming general election will be a challenge for the SNP given the "tough time" the party has faced recently - however, members are said to be "united" and..
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Why the summer election rumour mill is running hot

Stephen Flynn, the SNP's Westminster leader, took his opportunity at PMQs to ask the question which seems to be on everyone's lips in Westminster - is an election about to be called?
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SNP finance probe heading to prosecutors 'within weeks', says police chief

The police investigation involving Nicola Sturgeon's husband is "moving on" with prosecutors to receive a file within weeks, Scotland's most senior officer has told Sky News.
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Big questions face SNP's new leader - with the party's future at stake

John Swinney is preparing to take over the SNP, and the role of Scotland's first minister, after days of Holyrood drama.
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Nominations close for SNP leadership race with John Swinney set to become Scottish first minister

Nominations to become the new SNP leader have closed - with John Swinney set to succeed Humza Yousaf.
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SNP leadership challenger Graeme McCormick pulls out of race

Graeme McCormick has pulled out of the race to become SNP leader and endorsed rival John Swinney as Scotland's next first minister.
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Swinney warns against rivals entering SNP leadership race

SNP leadership hopeful John Swinney has warned rivals against entering the contest, saying it would "delay the ability for the [party] to start its rebuilding".
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John Swinney announces bid to succeed Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister

John Swinney has announced his bid to take over from Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister.
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Who is John Swinney? The frontrunner to become first minister

The race is on to find a new SNP leader and first minister of Scotland.
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John Swinney expected to declare bid to become new SNP leader

John Swinney is expected to declare his bid to become the new leader of the SNP later today, Sky News understands.
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Humza Yousaf says toxic leadership contest would harm SNP and independence movement

Outgoing First Minister Humza Yousaf has told Sky News the SNP and independence movement would be harmed by a toxic leadership contest.
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Kate Forbes not running in race to replace Humza Yousaf

Kate Forbes has announced she is not entering the race to replace Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister.
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'The SNP has got to come together': John Swinney and Kate Forbes on leadership race

John Swinney has told Sky News that the SNP needs to "come together" in the wake of Humza Yousaf's resignation as party leader and first minister.
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Next SNP leader could be 'crowned', claim Tories - as John Swinney leads field

The next leader of the SNP could be "crowned... with no contest", the Scottish Conservatives have claimed, after Humza Yousaf stepped down from the role on Monday.
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Who could replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland's first minister?

Humza Yousaf has announced he is standing down as Scotland's first minister and SNP leader.
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Humza Yousaf to reject pact with Alex Salmond's Alba party - despite it holding key to his fate

Humza Yousaf will refuse to enter an electoral pact with Alex Salmond's party that could have seen the SNP step aside in some Scottish seats, Sky News understands.
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Sturgeon admits to 'incredibly difficult time' after husband charged over embezzlement probe

Nicola Sturgeon has described her personal situation as "incredibly difficult" after her husband was charged in connection with the embezzlement of SNP funds.
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Peter Murrell charged in connection with embezzlement of funds from SNP

Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell has been charged by police after he was arrested amid an investigation into the SNP's funding and finances.
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Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell re-arrested over police investigation into SNP funding and finances

Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell, who is a former SNP chief executive, has been re-arrested over a police investigation into the party's funding and finances.
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Former SNP leadership candidate quits to become Alba Party's first MSP

Former leadership candidate for the SNP, Ash Regan, has quit the party to join the Alba Party - becoming its first MSP.
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MP Lisa Cameron forced into hiding after defecting from SNP to the Conservatives

An MP who defected from the Scottish National Party to join the Conservatives this week has said she and her family have been forced into hiding after receiving a barrage of threatening messages.
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SNP to seek independence talks even if party loses 20 MPs at next general election

SNP leader Humza Yousaf has rejected suggestions it would be "ludicrous" for his party to open formal independence negotiations, even if he loses 20 seats at the next general election. 
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SNP MP defects to Conservatives over 'bullying' in Westminster group

An MP has defected from the SNP to join the Conservatives amid accusations of "toxic and bullying" treatment from Westminster colleagues.
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Why the Tories, not the SNP, could be the biggest losers from the Rutherglen by-election

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Suspension of SNP rebel is 'proportionate', says minister

Suspending rebel SNP MSP Fergus Ewing from the party's parliamentary group at Holyrood for a week is proportionate, a senior member of the Scottish government has said.
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Date set for by-election to replace COVID rule-breaking SNP MP

The Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election to replace COVID rule-breaker Margaret Ferrier has been confirmed for October 5.
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SNP accounts show deficit of more than £800,000 as memberships and donations fall

The SNP plunged more than £800,000 into the red last year following a slump in party membership numbers and donations, its latest accounts have revealed.
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Pair plead guilty to racially abusing Scottish FM Humza Yousaf

Two people have admitted racially abusing First Minister Humza Yousaf and hurling offensive remarks at other SNP politicians.
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MP expelled from SNP following row with leadership

Angus MacNeil has been expelled from the SNP following a fallout with the party's chief whip.
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Joanna Cherry hopes new SNP leadership means 'intolerance within the party is in the past'

Joanna Cherry has told an audience she hopes "intolerance" towards opposing views within the SNP "is a thing of the past" under the party's new leadership, in a criticism of her former bosses.
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Joanna Cherry's Edinburgh Fringe show to go ahead with extra checks over safety fears

Extra security checks such as bag searches and metal detectors will be in place at the Edinburgh Fringe show of SNP MP Joanna Cherry over safety fears.
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SNP MP's party membership suspended amid probe into decision not to rejoin Westminster group

Angus MacNeil's SNP membership has been suspended amid a probe into the MP's decision not to rejoin the party's Westminster group.
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SNP dodges potential fine after filing annual accounts with regulator

The SNP has filed its annual accounts with the Electoral Commission, meaning it has avoided a potential fine for late filing.
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'I'm tired of toxic Westminster' - SNP deputy to stand down at next election

The SNP's deputy leader in Westminster, Mhairi Black, has announced she will stand down as an MP at the next election, as she is "tired" of the "toxic environment".
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Yousaf rejects police and media 'collusion' claim in SNP finances probe

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Humza Yousaf looks to 'unify' SNP members after calls to suspend Nicola Sturgeon

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Nicola Sturgeon will not be suspended from SNP

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Nicola Sturgeon in custody after being arrested in connection with SNP investigation

Nicola Sturgeon is in custody after being arrested in connection with the investigation into the Scottish National Party's finances.
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Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford standing down at next election

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Comedy club apologises to SNP MP over U-turn on cancelled Edinburgh Fringe event

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Scottish Tory leader condemns SNP ‘secrecy, spin and cover-ups’

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SNP signs contract with new auditors as deadlines loom

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SNP MP says she's been 'cancelled' over gender views after Edinburgh Fringe event scrapped

snp mp says she's been 'cancelled' over gender views after edinburgh fringe event scrappedThe SNP's Joanna Cherry claims she has been "cancelled" from appearing at an Edinburgh Festival Fringe event for being a "lesbian who holds gender-critical views".
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