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First Minister John Swinney’s speech on the SNP’s plan for the first 100 days of the next parliament

In ten days’, time, the people of Scotland will choose their next government. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been absolutely loving getting out and about all over the country. I’ve never seen SNP ...
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SNP Manifesto Launch

With just three weeks until people in Scotland go to the polls, join us for the launch of the SNP’s Scottish Parliament Election Manifesto 2026 and be the first to hear our policies for building a ...
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Vote SNP for bold action on the cost of living and our NHS

It’s great to be back in Glasgow this morning. A proud city, a welcoming city, an SNP city. We are here today to talk about Scotland’s future. Every time I go on the road, I am struck by how much we ...
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What reform does the SNP plan for the post-pandemic NHS?

Following the unprecedented pressures of the coronavirus pandemic the SNP committed to reforming the current healthcare system to address lossons learned from the pandemic. The SNP agree that the NHS ...
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How will independence bring down energy bills?

Scotland is an energy-rich country. Yet, under Westminster, families are being forced to pay among the highest electricity prices in Europe – that’s the price Scotland pays because of Westminster ...
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What is the SNP doing for early learning childcare?

Scotland is leading the way in access to free and affordable childcare and reducing child poverty. As the Scottish Government has continued to prioritise Early Learning and Childcare (ELC), with the ...
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First Minister John Swinney’s speech to the SNP’s 2026 Campaign Conference

It’s hard to believe eighteen months have passed since we last gathered in this hall. And since then, we’ve made a lot of progress as a party. But as you heard from Stephen Flynn this morning, I’m ...
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A budget for Scottish families – full text of the 2026/27 budget statement

Today, I present a budget for Scottish families. A budget for a stronger NHS. And a budget for investment in Scotland’s infrastructure. As a result of the decisions I am announcing today, some of the ...
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A National Movement of Hope – First Minister John Swinney’s speech

Good morning and a very Happy New Year to all of you. I hope you all managed to get a good rest over the festive break – because friends, we’ve got a busy year ahead of us! I spent some much-valued ...
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It’s Scotland’s Energy – the campaign for lower energy bills

Scotland and Norway are alike in so many ways – shaped by the same seas, the same weather, and the same natural energy. Both were given a once-in-a-century opportunity with North Sea oil. But the ...
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First Minister John Swinney MSP’s speech – It’s Scotland’s Energy Campaign Launch

Thank you, Hannah Mary for that introduction. Your part of the world, Shetland, is at the very heart of Scotland’s energy story, from the first years of oil and gas that we have just heard about, ...
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Now is the time for Scotland to become independent

I want to talk about where we are going as a country. Right now, the choice is a simple and stark one. We must not resign ourselves to a future defined by Brexit. Or by sky-high bills. And delegates, ...