Archive: Snp

Minority rule: Labour all but rules out SNP coalition

Coalition governments are now 'deeply unpopular' warns Ed Balls

RHA support SNP & Plaid Cymru action to force debate on fuel prices

RHA support SNP & Plaid Cymru action to force debate on fuel prices
ESRC: What does Scottish Independence really mean?

Following the victory of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in the recent Scottish elections on May 5, a unique in-depth survey of the entire SNP membership conducted throughout 2008, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) reveals a range of views on Scotland’s constitutional status.
NASUWT comments on the Scottish National Party manifesto

NASUWT comments on the Scottish National Party manifesto
Fuel duty campaign needs more support says RHA

The Road Haulage Association is pleased that to date, 28 MPs have pledged their support to scrap the proposed 3p per litre rise in fuel duty, due on 1st August. Find out who supports it so far here.

A Labour/SNP coalition would damage both parties

Coalition negotiations look increasingly likely but increasingly difficult to see working
2014 was the year the two main political parties died

British politics is now defined by its smallest parties

Reverse honeymoon: SNP lead widens following Jim Murphy selection

Murphy's selection fails to stem rise of SNP in Scotland.
Salmond's greatest fortune was the quality of his opponents

The Scottish first minister proved increasingly deranged and arrogant, but he excelled because his enemies played directly into his hands

Seven reasons we haven't seen the last of Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond has soundly lost the biggest poll of his political career, but somehow managed to find a form of victory in defeat. It would be madness for him not to return to Westminster in 2015.
At it again: Sturgeon's EU veto call is a naked bid to federalise Britain

Nicola Sturgeon's call for a Scottish veto on Britain leaving Europe is underpinned by a radical agenda: to hijack the constitutional crisis triggered by the independence referendum and turn Britain into a federalised state.

Week in Review: England finally wakes up

The deep, deep sleep of England is ended by a single terrifying YouGov poll
Disastrous night for SNP as Labour retake seat with thumping majority

Labour dramatically overturned the Scottish National party's (SNP) majority in the Dunfermline by-election last night, in a move which casts further doubt on Alex Salmond's ability to win the Scottish independence referendum next year.

Scottish government 'obsessed with independence'

The Scottish government risks looking obsessed with independence, after a new poll found most voters want them to focus on other issues instead.
SNP 'changing independence packaging'

Scottish nationalists are "changing the packaging" to try and revive their failing bid for independence, Michael Moore is expected to say later.

The SNP's 'sinister' plan to give all children a state guardian

The SNP was accused of embedding government officials into the heart of family life today, after its plans for child guardians were attacked by parents and legal groups.
Taking a pounding: Osborne batters Scotland's currency union hopes

Britain and Scotland's finance chiefs went to war on the airwaves this morning over whether an independent Scotland would be able to maintain the pound.

SNP climbdown over EU membership

An independent Scotland would have to apply for membership of the European Union, the SNP has conceded.
Scotland's independence day planned for March 2016

Scottish nationalists are planning an independence day now just 37 months away, it has emerged.

Scotched: Nationalists' referendum question rejected

Few will be surprised the Scottish government's proposed wording of the independence referendum question was judged to have "potentially encouraged people to vote 'yes'".
Snubbed: SNP go behind Barroso's back to start EU negotiations

The Scottish National party (SNP) has gone behind the back of EU Commission president Manuel Barroso to start ingratiating itself with other European member states.

Comment: The wisdom of Scotland's 'smoke-free' gamble

The Scottish government is set to make the country smoke-free. It's a sane response to an insane industry.
It's official: Independent Scotland would have to apply for EU membership

Uncertainties over an independent Scotland's relationship with the EU have been laid to rest, after the European Commission confirmed to a Lord committee it would need to re-apply for membership.

Comment: Trident is a 'big boy's toy' and wrong for Scotland

Once we make Scotland independent we can get rid of nuclear weapons.
Analysis: Is the SNP starting to unravel?

Just as they get what they want, the nationalists are falling apart. Can they put the pieces back together or is this the beginning of the end for the SNP?

Bare-faced liar: Alex Salmond's reputation in the mud

Alex Salmond appeared to have been caught in an out-and-out lie yesterday, amid a disastrous series of events for the Scottish National party (SNP)
Salmond's latest headache: Two MSPs defect from SNP

Two Scottish Nationalist party MSPs have defected in protest over the party's change in policy towards supporting Nato membership.

SNP members lash out at gay marriage policy

Members of the Scottish National party (SNP) lashed out at plans to legalise gay marriage yesterday, as they gathered for their conference in Perth.
Golden child no more? Salmond under fire as SNP conference kicks off

Alex Salmond was trying to rally his troops on the first day of the SNP conference today, despite political storms breaking out in all directions.