Archive: Scottish National Party

'The right thing to do': Scotland to legalise gay marriage

The government said legalising gay marriage was 'the right thing to do'

Scotland will become the first part of the UK to introduce gay marriage legislation, the Scottish government announced today.

Another referendum? Scottish ministers set for gay marriage fight

Scottish ministers rule out a vote on gay marriage

Gay marriage debate as it happened

MPs demand clarity on Scottish divorce

Scottish and the English Parliaments united in 1707

Divorce from Scotland should be fair and equitable, parliamentarians have urged.

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Anti-sectarian law worries Scottish church leaders

The SNP's bid to tackle sectarianism in time for the new football season is prompting concern from senior Scottish religious figures.

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'Tool up, honey bunny': Salmond to meet Kick Ass creator

Kick Ass was one of last year's unexpected hits

Scottish first minister Alex Salmond is to meet Kick Ass creator Mark Millar, the writer has announced.

SNP extends council tax freeze

Alex Salmond is gearing up for next year's Holyrood elections

The Scottish National Party (SNP) has gathered in Perth for its annual conference - with all focus on crucial Holyrood elections next year.

Highs and lows: SNP

After a mixed bag of performances in a series of by-election clashes, the Scottish National party are shaping up for a big clash with Labour north of the border in the 2010 general election.

Video: 'I'm a Nat'

The Scottish National party's latest video - featuring, amongst others, the voice of Sean Connery.

Salmond launches SNP manifesto

The SNP manifesto concentrates on 'local champions'

Alex Salmond has unveiled the Scottish National party (SNP) manifesto for the general election, urging Scots to avoid spending cuts imposed from London.

Sturgeon apologises for court plea

Sturgeon has apologised for her 'error of judgement'

Nicola Sturgeon has apologised for urging clemency in the criminal trial of a convicted fraudster.

Glasgow by-election date is set

The by-election has been triggered by the resignation of Speaker Michael Martin

The Glasgow North East by-election will take place on 12 November it was confirmed today.

Ex-SNP leader views 'glorious opportunity'

Gordon Wilson looks back at 30 years with the SNP

Former Scottish National party (SNP) leader Gordon Wilson believes his successor Alex Salmond should fight the next election on the basis of "independence or emigrate".

MacAskill unmoving on Lockerbie decision

The Scottish parliament debating chamber

The man who freed Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi has told MSPs he will stand by the consequences of his decision, as the controversy over his decision threatened to engulf the Scottish government.

SNP calls for recess by-election in Glasgow North East

No date has yet been set for the seat of former speaker Michael Martin

The Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP) criticised the government today for failing to confirm a date for the Glasgow North East by-election before the start of the parliamentary recess.

Interview: Angus Robertson

Angus Robertson is upbeat about the SNP's future

Angus Robertson is in a good mood. Given the SNP's strong electoral showing against Labour in last week's European elections that's no surprise.

SNP turns 75

The Scottish National party is turning 75 today, with leader Alex Salmond reiterating his support for Scottish independence.

Cameron 'vigorously opposed' to SNP independence plans

David Cameron has stressed he will work to ensure the Scottish National Party (SNP) does not succeed in 'splitting up' the UK.

Bashir Ahmad, first Muslim MSP, dies aged 68

The first Muslim member of the Scottish parliament, Bashir Ahmad, has died at the age of 68.

Profile: The SNP candidate

The Scottish National party (SNP) hopes Peter Grant will be the man to continue his party's recent electoral successes at the Glenrothes by-election.

Labour's Glenrothes prospects 'improving'

Lindsay Roy, Labour candidate for Glenrothes

Hopes are rising in Labour ranks that the party may be able to cling on to Glenrothes during next month's by-election.

SNP consolidate lead over Labour

The SNP's lead over Labour shows signs of hardening today as a YouGov survey suggests Alex Salmond and his party are three times more popular than Gordon Brown and Labour.

Cameron: General election now

Mr Cameron says its time for an election

David Cameron is calling on the prime minister to call a general election in the wake of Labour's Glasgow East by-election defeat.

Analysis: SNP victory

Mr Mason led the SNP to a crucial victory

Tonight's vote signifies three things: The slow electoral death of the Labour party, the chasm dividing Scottish and English politics and the emergence of Scottish independence as a tangible possibility.

Glasgow East as-it-happened

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Glasgow East reactions

The Scottish National party (SNP) has pulled off a remarkable by-election victory in Glasgow East, winning a 22.5 per cent swing against Labour. Here's instant reaction from all the main parties.