SNP Conference

Posted at 19:19 1 Dec 2020
SNP results may cause problems for Nicola Sturgeon
By Glenn Campbell
Chief political correspondent, BBC Scotland
The party's ruling body now contains a significant block of members who are critical of the current leadership.
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Posted at 19:54 30 Nov 2020
FM announces £500 payment for healthcare staff
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Hospital and care staff are to be given a one-off "thank you"payment for their "extraordinary service" in 2020.
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Posted at 17:44 30 Nov 2020
£500 'thank you' for Scotland's healthcare staff
Nicola Sturgeon says the one-off cash payment is to thank health staff for their "extraordinary service".
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Posted at 14:36 28 Nov 2020
SNP pledge free school meals for all primary pupils
Deputy First Minister John Swinney says if the SNP retains power, it would fund free breakfasts and lunches.
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Posted at 14:34 28 Nov 2020
SNP pledge free school meals for all primary school pupils
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John Swinney told the SNP conference that the scheme would also run in the school holidays.
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Posted at 3:11 27 Nov 2020
What's going on with Scottish independence?
By Nick Eardley
BBC political correspondent
Elections in 2021 and the pandemic have brought the issue of Scottish independence into the spotlight.
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Posted at 20:24 15 Oct 2019
Sturgeon: 'Independence referendum next year'
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The SNP leader's party conference speech carried strong messages on Brexit and Scottish independence.
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Posted at 17:25 15 Oct 2019
Could social care charges be abolished?
By Julie-Anne Barnes
BBC Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon promises public funding for all non-residential social care if she is re-elected first minister.
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Posted at 14:02 15 Oct 2019
SNP conference: Three questions facing the party
By Philip Sim
BBC Scotland News
What are the key questions facing Scotland's dominant political party ahead of its conference in Aberdeen?
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Posted at 13:43 15 Oct 2019
Nicola Sturgeon's SNP party conference speech
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Posted at 13:13 15 Oct 2019
A faintly surreal SNP conference
By Brian Taylor
Political editor, Scotland
Alongside the upbeat oratory, this conference has been one of subduing expectations. Yes, the leaders have all said, you are eager for independence. We are too. But there needs to be patience.
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Posted at 12:07 14 Oct 2019
SNP 'winning independence economic argument'
Scotland's finance secretary uses his speech to the SNP conference to argue that the country can "more than afford" independence.
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Posted at 10:29 13 Oct 2019
Sturgeon: 'Don't bother picking up the phone to me'
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The Scottish first minister is asked if Scottish independence would mean similar issues to the Irish border post-Brexit.
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Posted at 16:50 28 Apr 2019
Sturgeon declares 'climate emergency'
Scotland's first minister says she was inspired after meeting pupils who went on strike over climate change.
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Posted at 18:29 27 Apr 2019
SNP members change leadership's currency plan
Party members vote for a faster move to a separate currency if Scotland becomes independent - against Nicola Sturgeon's wishes.
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Posted at 9:05 10 Oct 2018
Guide: 2018 political party conferences
From May's dance to Brexit manoeuvring, here are the highlights of the autumn conference season.
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Posted at 16:58 9 Oct 2018
Sturgeon focused on politics of the possible
By Brian Taylor
Political editor, Scotland
The SNP leader made plain that an independence referendum must be deferred - at least until there is clarity over Brexit and possibly substantially beyond that.
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Posted at 16:26 9 Oct 2018
In full: Sturgeon's SNP conference speech
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Nicola Sturgeon's full speech to 2018 SNP conference in Glasgow.
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Posted at 15:33 9 Oct 2018
Sturgeon: Our goal is clearly in sight
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SNP members are told it is up to them to honour those who went before and "win our country’s independence" by the first minister.
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Posted at 15:21 9 Oct 2018
Independence 'the very opposite of Brexit'
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Nicola Sturgeon compares Ireland's treatment from the EU with her view that Westminster shows Scotland "nothing but contempt".
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