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MEP criticises Olympic flag ban

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

SNP MEP Alyn Smith criticises Olympic bosses for banning the saltire from being flown at Hampden Park in Glasgow during the Games.

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SNP launching council campaign

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

SNP leader Alex Salmond is to launch his party’s council election drive ahead of the vote on 3 May.

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Expelled MSP makes smear claims

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

An MSP thrown out of the SNP amid domestic abuse allegations has claimed an “orchestrated smear campaign” is being conducted against him.

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Midwife row SNP candidate resigns

Friday, April 13th, 2012

A council candidate suspended by the SNP after accusations that he described two midwives as “witches” has resigns from the party.

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MSP expelled from SNP over claims

Sunday, April 8th, 2012

A member of the Scottish Parliament is expelled from the SNP over allegations of domestic abuse published in a Sunday newspaper.

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SNP to table fuel duty amendment

Sunday, March 25th, 2012

The SNP says it will propose a Budget amendment at Westminster which will freeze future rises in fuel duty.

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‘No compromises’ in Union battle

Saturday, March 24th, 2012

Scottish Conservatives are urged to offer “no compromises” to the SNP in their battle to keep the Union.

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SNP dismisses Trump legal threat

Sunday, February 26th, 2012

The SNP dismisses claims by Donald Trump that he could win a “very large lawsuit” over plans to build wind turbines near his golf resort.

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SNP dismisses Trump legal threat

Sunday, February 26th, 2012

The SNP dismisses claims by Donald Trump that he could win a “very large lawsuit” over plans to build wind turbines near his golf resort.

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Independence drive ‘starts today’

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

The SNP officially launches its drive for independence, announcing details of an “unprecedented” campaign to win the forthcoming referendum.

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Salmond in warning to Westminster

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

SNP leader Alex Salmond issues an independence rallying call, as he warns the UK government that its days of telling Scots what to do “are over”.

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Supermarket levy plan in budget

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Finance Secretary John Swinney announces a levy on major retailers in his first budget since the SNP’s landslide election win.

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Independence ‘needs two ballots’

Monday, June 6th, 2011

A second referendum would need to be held by the UK government if the SNP won its referendum on independence, Scottish Secretary Michael Moore says.

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Independence ‘needs two ballots’

‘Enlarged’ SNP cabinet announced

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

First Minister Alex Salmond has announced a new, larger Scottish cabinet, in the wake of the SNP’s landslide election victory.

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Salmond re-elected first minister

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

SNP leader Alex Salmond is to be re-elected unopposed as first minister of Scotland, heading up Scotland’s first majority government.

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