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Musselburgh beach polluted and downgraded as SNP “failure” slammed
CHRIS Murray, Edinburgh Labour MP, has slammed the SNP Government for what he described as a "disgusting failure" on sewage and pollution.
Fisherrow Sands, in Murray's Musselburgh patch, was downgraded by...
Sturgeon says she was “misled” after Murrell’s guilty plea
Former First Minister and SNP leader, Nicola Sturgeon, said she was "misled just as others were" after her estranged husband Peter Murrell pleaded guilty...
Candidates announced for SNP Group leader on Edinburgh Council
The current group leader of the SNP on The City of Edinburgh Council, Cllr Simita Kumar, is stepping down from her leadership role after...
Edinburgh SNP Group leader to step down after election victory
THE SNP Group on The City of Edinburgh Council will have a new leader from next week, Simita Kumar was elected as the MSP...
Greens quietly optimistic in Edinburgh Central, with SNP languishing
SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Ross Greer said he is cautiously optimistic about his party's chances in Edinburgh Central, with the party pulling away from the...
Edinburgh Council SNP leader sets her sights on Holyrood
Simita Kumar, the leader of Edinburgh Council's SNP Group, has set her sights on Holyrood and Edinburgh South Western after a remarkable rise through the party's ranks.
Kumar...
Ash Regan brands SNP “disgusting” over prostitution bill vote
FORMER SNP minister Ash Regan has branded her old party as “quite disgusting” for their rejection of her prostitution bill, which would have resulted in the act of buying sex...
Colin Beattie responds to news that he will face no action following SNP finances...
Former SNP treasurer Colin Beattie has responded to the news that he will face no action in their investigation into SNP finances.
The announcement came...
Yousaf – the way to independence
Humza Yousaf Leader of the SNP says that listening campaigning and persuading is the way to win independence.
Ahead of the SNP's 89th Annual...
Flynn announces reshuffle of frontbench SNP team
Edinburgh East MP Tommy Sheppard has been moved into a front bench position by Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn MP.
Sheppard will take up responsibility...
SNP to hold independence convention next month
The national executive of the SNP has announced that they will hold a special independence convention next month in the Caird Hall in Dundee.
The...
SNP appoints new auditor as account deadline looms
The leader of the SNP Humza Yousaf has confirmed the appointment of a new auditor for both the party and the SNP Westminster group's...
Beattie resigns as SNP Treasurer
Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh has resigned as Treasurer of the SNP with immediate effect.
Mr Beattie (71) was arrested at...
SNP treasurer Colin Beattie arrested
Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested this morning in connection with the inquiry into SNP finances.
Police have not named the...
Man arrested in connection with SNP funds investigation
Police Scotland have arrested a 58-year-old man today, Wednesday, 5 April 2023, as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding...
New SNP leader will be announced today
As the leadership election brought out some of the well-hidden divisions in the SNP over recent weeks, the leaders of the other political parties...
Fiery exchanges and warm words as Nicola Sturgeon bows out
Scotland's longest-serving and first female First Minister faces tough questions on her record at her final First Minister's Questions
It may be the end of...
Depute provost steps down to take on health role
Midlothian’s Depute Provost Connor McManus has resigned from the post to take on a role as health spokesperson.
Cllr Connor McManus was appointed as deputy...
SNP appoint Russell as interim party boss
The SNP's National Executive Committee has today confirmed that Party President, and former Chief Executive, Michael Russell, will oversee the operation of SNP Headquarters...
Transparency row as candidates demand info on membership numbers
The SNP has got itself in a bit of a pickle over transparency in its leadership election, as campaign teams for two of the...
Yousaf plans a European Summit in Scotland – and to get back to the...
Humza Yousaf will appoint a senior figure to head up Scottish Government strategy for re-joining the EU and is planning to stage a European...
SNP and Greens coalesce around budget proposals in Edinburgh
In a move which SNP and Green councillors were not able to make just after the election last May, there is a new coalition...
John Swinney will not stand in leadership contest
John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister and interim Finance Minister has announced that he will not stand in the upcoming contest to choose a...
SNP agree timetable for choosing a new leader
The SNP National Executive Council (NEC) has this evening agreed a timetable for members of the Scottish National Party to choose a new leader.
Nomination...
Scottish Government publishes Programme for Government
The First Minister spoke to The Scottish Parliament for around half an hour introducing the Programme for Government without any interventions from the opposition...
Edinburgh Council – LibDems rule out any deal with the SNP group – talks...
The Liberal Democrat group elected to The City of Edinburgh Council have today ruled out any arrangement with the SNP which is the largest...
Council elections 2022 – SNP urge voters to cast their ballot at the election...
In the first test since the Scottish Parliamentary election last year, SNP Leader Nicola Sturgeon has urged voters not to sit this one out,...
Council elections 2022 – national politics will be affected by local results
In a campaign which has been overshadowed by the goings on in Westminster, the SNP say that a vote for them this Thursday will...
Council elections 2022 – Trams will be full steam ahead with SNP
The City of Edinburgh Council SNP group will move forward with line extensions to the north and south if returned to power in May’s...
Council elections 2022 – SNP will commit to tourist tax
If they form the new administration after the election, SNP councillors in Edinburgh will introduce the long awaited tourist tax.
The Transient Visitor Levy has...
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