Sweden has its enhanced parental rights, including generous maternity and paternity leave; Norway its £300 billion Pension Fund from oil; and Denmark has been able to lead the world in onshore...
Popular policies
Economy & Jobs
The SNP is committed to creating jobs and opportunities for Scots old and new. We believe that Scotland can and should be more successful, and we will continue to argue for the Scottish Parliament...
Rural Affairs
Scotland’s rural economy is at the heart of a successful Scotland. The Scottish Rural Development Programme has been supporting jobs and growth in rural Scotland and will...
Climate Change
Climate change presents us with many challenges, but it also provides a wealth of opportunity for Scotland given our expertise and enterprise that can bring new jobs and greater prosperity...
The SNP in action
Bank bonuses contrasted with UK Farepak failure
UK Government rhetoric on executive pay has not been matched by action.
Scotland's future in the hands of the people
Independence will mean that decisions about what happens in Scotland and for Scotland are taken by...
Scotland's referendum: Alex Salmond blogs
Alex Salmond explains the referendum consultation and why independence will bring fairness and prosperity to all...
Your Scotland Your Referendum
The First Minister delivers his speech to the Scottish Parliament.
SNP in action
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Great article by @gerryhassan on #Scotland's big week. Highly recommend. t.co/LD1eOLLy #indyref
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Oban Burns Club Supper convivial and interesting: now on way home with temp at -3 and snow by the road.
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Excellent Burns Supper in #Aberfeldy with outstanding Tam o'Shanter performance from Alan Telfer
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Poor postie. Lugged Harry Bensons New York New York to my flat and me out. Collected and going thru it. Excellent. Old black and white best
