Scotland in Union

05/09/2025

This was a pointless speech.

It is reprehensible that the First Minister is using taxpayers’ money to try to shore up his position in his own Nationalist party.

He is completely out of touch with Scotland, and at next year’s election there is an opportunity to elect politicians who put the people’s priorities first.

John Swinney has been told to get 'back to the day job' after 'cynically' focusing on independence and foreign affairs to avoid defending the SNP 's record.

04/09/2025

Under the SNP, Scotland continues to record the highest drug-related death rate in Europe. In 2024, 1,017 people died from drug misuse. It’s time for change.

04/09/2025

This was a pointless speech from a First Minister out of ideas and out of time.

Swinney could have chosen to make a speech on how he plans to fix the mess his government has made of our NHS, but instead he focused on the SNP’s narrow nationalist obsession.

It is reprehensible that the First Minister is using taxpayers' money to try to shore up his position in his own nationalist party. Polls consistently show that most Scots want their leaders to focus on pressing day-to-day issues.

He is completely out of touch with Scotland, and at next year’s election there is an opportunity to elect politicians who put the people’s priorities first.

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01/09/2025

Under the SNP, nearly 15,000 Scots are enduring waits of more than two years for NHS treatment, about one case per 367 people, compared to just one per 317,000 in England. It’s time for change.

30/08/2025

📸 We’ve picked some months of our 2026 calendar for you to vote on. Decide which photo wins for September!

A: Anonymous - Stob Binnein, from Ben More
B: Lawrence Brett - Waterfall, Peggy’s Pool, Scottish Borders

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30/08/2025

📸 We’ve picked some months of our 2026 calendar for you to vote on. Decide which photo wins for October!

A: John Quinn - Glencoe House, Highlands
B: John Oliver - Aurora Borealis, Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, Aberfoyle

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28/08/2025

📸 We’ve picked some months of our 2026 calendar for you to vote on. Decide which photo wins for June!

A: Alan Smith - The Kissing Trees, Kinghorn
B: David Redmayne - Ballachulish, Lochaber

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27/08/2025

📸 We’ve picked some months of our 2026 calendar for you to vote on. Decide which photo wins for March!

A: Gary Skilling - Eilean Donan Castle
B: John Quinn - Glencoe Valley, Highlands

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25/08/2025

Under the SNP, almost 600 NHS buildings - some older than the health service itself - remain in use, showing decades of neglect. It’s time for change.

23/08/2025

Under the SNP, a £2.5 million investment for a specialised welding facility, supported by Rolls-Royce and university partners, was withdrawn. The UK Government has stepped in to secure jobs. It's time for change.

22/08/2025

Under the SNP, £97m was given for cladding removal, but only one building has been fixed, with safety upgrades now delayed to 2029. It's time for change.

21/08/2025

Under the SNP, superfast broadband was promised to all by 2021, but now only 50% of Scotland has coverage, despite a £600 million investment. The target has now slipped to 2028. It's time for change.