2 h. ago Palestinian recognition not the final destination, says Zomlot

The head of the Palestinian mission spoke at the SNP conference on Sunday, thanking the people of Scotland.

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3 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon says she believes John Swinney if he says he has a secret plan

The former first minister received a standing ovation from SNP members in the main hall of the party’s conference in Aberdeen.

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4 h. ago SNP's Alex Salmond tribute 'falls far short of what was deserved'

Party members gave a smattering of applause when the SNP conference paused to mark the passing of Alex Salmond.

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6 h. ago SNP's fifteen second tribute to Alex Salmond branded 'completely undignified'

Former Alba general secretary Chris McEleny said the brief tribute at SNP conference was a "lost" opportunity.

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25 h. ago John Swinney the activist looks to rally the troops ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election

The big focus of this year’s SNP conference is getting the nationalists ready to fight for a fifth term in office.

Politics

25 h. ago SNP backs Swinney’s ‘clear’ strategy for new independence referendum

Members overwhelmingly endorse leadership motion that majority at next Holyrood election is only route to second voteSNP members have overwhelmingly backed leader John Swinney’s “clear and unambiguous” independence strategy that a majority election win is the only route to another referendum.On the first day of the party’s annual conference in Aberdeen, the vast majority of members backed the leadership’s motion that next May’s Holyrood elections should be fought on a “clear platform of national independence” and that winning a majority in the Scottish parliament – by securing 65 seats or more – would be “the only uncontested way to deliver a new vote on Scotland’s future”. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago John Swinney 'stakes leadership' on delivering independence as he insists SNP will 'win big' in May

In a rousing speech, John Swinney told the SNP conference that “the need to achieve independence has never, ever been greater for Scotland”.

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26 h. ago John Swinney sees off SNP rebels to win conference backing for Scottish independence strategy

The First Minister faced a potential banana skin on the opening day of his party's conference in Aberdeen.

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27 h. ago Number of pupils in Scotland with additional needs likely to rise, says SNP education chief

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth discussed ASN support and child poverty at the SNP conference.

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28 h. ago SNP conference LIVE as Nationalists gather to debate Scottish independence strategy

The Nationalists are determined to stretch their time in power at Holyrood into a third decade when a crunch Scottish election rolls around in May next year.

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28 h. ago SNP conference LIVE as John Swinney sees off party rebellion on IndyRef2 plans

The Nationalists are determined to stretch their time in power at Holyrood into a third decade when a crunch Scottish election rolls around in May next year.

Society

29 h. ago SNP cuts 'a gift to the far right', says Scotland's top trade unionist

Roz Foyer, general secretary of Scottish Trade Unions Congress, addressed delegates at the SNP conference in Aberdeen.

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31 h. ago Stephen Flynn kicks off SNP conference by painting John Swinney's stability as the party's strength

The big challenge for the SNP over the next three days is coming up with a strategy to win the 2026 election.

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38 h. ago SNP must appeal to all of Scotland as Aberdeen conference begins today

Record View says while it is understandable that Swinney will talk about independence, the day job is far more important.

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55 h. ago Resident doctors to vote on strike action in pay row with Scottish Government

BMA Scotland claimed ministers have ‘shamefully reneged on the deal we agreed in 2023’.

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61 h. ago SNP 'all over the shop' as Aberdeen conference poised to shun oil and gas debate

Scotland’s leading trade unionist will tell SNP conference that the Scottish Government’s industrial strategy amounts to nothing more than a ‘glorified prospectus for the finance sector’

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3 d. ago Keir Starmer's days as Prime Minister 'over' if SNP wins Holyrood majority

First Minister John Swinney made the prediction on the eve of the SNP conference in Aberdeen

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3 d. ago More than 100 Scottish jobs created during India trade trip, Government says

Ministers said the trade mission will bring 6,800 jobs to the UK as well as more than £1 billion of investments.

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3 d. ago Palestine's ambassador to the UK to address SNP conference as peace deal hopes grow

EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Husam Zomlot will speak on Sunday afternoon after being invited by the SNP.

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3 d. ago Businesses in Scotland remain ‘pessimistic’ on economy, survey finds

Many companies also reported they had no preparations for net zero.

Economics