SNP
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SNP Faces Minority Government Risk in Final 2026 Projections
Final polling data ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election reveals the SNP is on track for a fifth term but likely short of an outright majority, as a three-way race for second place reshapes the political landscape.
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Long-Serving SNP Chief Peter Murrell Faces Embezzlement Indictment
Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, is facing an indictment for allegedly embezzling nearly £460,000 from party funds over a 12-year period. He is due to appear in court on…
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Scottish Budget 2026: Robison Unveils Pre-Election Spending and Tax Plans Amid Fiscal Pressures
Scotland’s Finance Secretary Shona Robison has unveiled the SNP government’s draft budget for 2026-27, proposing significant investments in public services and an increase in the Scottish Child Payment, all while navigating a looming election and a projected £5bn funding shortfall.