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Westminster mismanagement punishes Scottish renewables
Energy providers in Scotland are forced to pay the highest transmission charges in Europe, set at Westminster.
We’re in a Tory cost of living crisis, and the UK government is punishing our renewable sector and failing to tackle soaring energy costs.
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Scotland’s railway is now in public hands
We have now put ScotRail in public ownership, as we continue investing in greener, more efficient, better railways for Scotland.
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Tories must U-turn on loans sending families into energy debt
Tories partied throughout lockdown and now they’re partying through this cost of living crisis, ignoring the struggles people are facing.
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The UK government’s callous disregard for the misery families are facing
Instead of tackling the Tory cost of living crisis, Rishi Sunak simply squirrelled money away for pre-election bribes. The only way to protect household budgets from the Tories is with independence.
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Tories have chosen poverty over tackling the cost of living crisis
Rishi Sunak could have introduced an emergency package of support for families to help tackle this Tory cost of living crisis. Instead, he choose to bury his head in the sand and continue with his austerity agenda.
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UK government must introduce a windfall tax to help tackle the cost of living
It’s time for the UK government to introduce a windfall tax. Large companies who made excessive profits must pay their share to help struggling families.
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Despite limited powers, we’re helping families with living costs
While Tories impose cuts on low-income families, we’re putting money into families’ pockets. With limited powers, we’ve introduced the Scottish Child Payment and built a new, fairer social security system.
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Nicola Sturgeon’s statement on welcoming refugees from Ukraine
Read Nicola Sturgeon’s full statement on Scotland’s proposals to welcome more Ukrainian refugees.
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5 ways you can help the SNP win the council elections
On May 5, let’s elect SNP-led councils across Scotland to keep delivering progress. Here’s how you can help make it happen.
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The Tory cost of living crisis: explained
Rising energy bills, rising food prices, tax hikes for working people and welfare cuts for the most vulnerable. This is the price we all pay for Westminster control.
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The UK government’s refugee response is not good enough
While all EU countries opened their doors to Ukrainian refugees without requiring visas, the UK government refused. Scotland stands ready to welcome refugees, but the UK Tories must step up.
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All you need to know about registering to vote
In the UK’s next general election, every vote will count – and it’s absolutely vital that you’re registered to vote. Here’s your guide.
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Tories’ refugee response slowest and most incompetent in Europe
The Tories’ response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis is a disgrace – creating the slowest, most bureaucratic and incompetent response in the whole of Europe.
by The UK government must do more to support Ukrainian refugees
Scotland is ready to welcome refugees. As Ukrainians flee for safety from Putin’s brutal war, the UK government’s response is simply not good enough.
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10 facts about crime and policing under the SNP
We’re taking action to make Scotland a safer place – investing in our police and reforming our criminal justice system.
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Boris Johnson’s position is completely untenable
Sue Gray’s update is further proof that Tories think it’s “one rule for us, another rule for everyone else” – and shows Boris Johnson’s position is completely untenable.
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Lib Dems’ brazen attempt to spin covid stats backfires
The Chair of the UK Stats Authority has confirmed that Nicola Sturgeon “correctly stated” that Covid infection rates were lower in Scotland than in England, rejecting Lib Dem spin.
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Boris defended lockdown breach 4 days after a party in his garden
Boris Johnson held a BYOB garden party in lockdown for 100 people when rules meant we could only meet one other person outdoors. Did Boris have “no alternative” but to party?
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“Let’s pull together”: Nicola Sturgeon’s address to the nation
Read Nicola Sturgeon’s full address to the nation on the rising cases of Covid and the measures we must take to protect each other.
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Delivering fairness for disabled people
Here’s 10 ways we’re working towards a fairer, more inclusive Scotland for disabled people.
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Ian Blackford’s full speech to #SNP21 Conference
Read Ian Blackford’s full speech to the #SNP21 Conference, exposing the constant state of scandal at Westminster.
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John Swinney’s full speech to #SNP21 Conference
Read John Swinney’s full address to the #SNP21 Conference, setting out how the Tories are undermining devolution.
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Keith Brown’s full #SNP21 opening speech
Read Keith Brown’s full opening speech at the #SNP21 virtual Conference.
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Asylum seekers deserve protection, not punishment
Scotland is a welcoming country – but the Tory ‘hostile environment’ policies on asylum and migration are failing us all.
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Scotland leads the world by example on climate action
Scotland established the world’s first Climate Justice Fund, which we’re now doubling. We also became the first nation in the world to contribute funding for loss and damage, earning praise from the UN.
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Hands off Scotland’s powers
In 2014, Scotland was promised a “partnership of equals”. Now, Boris Johnson – who thinks devolution is a “disaster” – is pursuing a power grab and an assault on the Scottish Parliament.
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Nicola Sturgeon’s statement on the outcomes of COP26
Read Nicola Sturgeon’s full statement on the outcomes of COP26 in Glasgow and Scotland’s ambitious climate action plans.
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UK government are undermining Scotland’s efforts to tackle climate change
This week, the UN praised Scotland’s work on climate change and Net Zero targets. The Tory UK Government’s decision to break their promises and abandon “shovel-ready” carbon capture projects in Scotland undermines that work.
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