Scottish National Party
John Swinney’s first speech as Scotland’s First Minister
Read John Swinney’s address to the Scottish Parliament upon accepting its nomination to be First Minister.
Humza Yousaf’s final address to the Scottish Parliament as First Minister
Read Humza Yousaf’s final address to Scotland’s Parliament from the front bench, as he steps down as First Minister.
10 things you need to know about John Swinney
Get to know John Swinney MSP, leader of the SNP and the new First Minister.
SNP Leadership 2024: John Swinney’s acceptance speech in full
Read the full acceptance speech from John Swinney, the new leader of the SNP.
Brexit’s challenging checks show just how vital independence is for Scotland
The latest checks illustrate just how damaging Brexit is to Scotland – we’ll only escape this chaos with independence.
Everyone has a right to healthcare that’s free from harassment
Scotland’s Parliament has rightly voted in favour of the general principles of the Buffer Zones Bill to protect women from intimidation.
While charges in England rise again, Scotland’s prescriptions remain free
In England, Westminster’s punishing prescription charges look set to rise again. Your SNP Scottish Government will always stand against this tax on ill health.
First Minister Humza Yousaf’s resignation statement: in full
Read the full resignation speech of Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland and SNP Leader.