Scottish National Party.
centre-left nationalist political party in Scotland
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Political parties in Scotland and Northern Ireland are calling for greater self-determination and independence.Well supported4 reports
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Michelle O’Neill is leading a nationalist charge against the UK structure, while the SNP pushes for a breakup, complicated by Trump's declarations and constitutional challenges facing Andy Burnham.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Michelle O'Neill announced a memorandum of understanding on independence, expressing a desire to break away from the UK and backing a united Ireland.Some support1 report
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The Scottish National Party (SNP) is pushing for an independence referendum through its conference.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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The SNP leadership, including Humza Yousaf, commissioned an abortion law review concerning Scotland.Some support1 report
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Alyn Smith, representing the Scottish government perspective, warned of a divide concerning student migration.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
Gone quiet
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While SNP holds a contiguous Holyrood seat, Kemi Badenoch is also advocating for the maximization of oil extraction.Some support1 report
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The Scottish National Party gained 57 MSPs in the 2026 election, maintaining control of the Scottish Parliament amid internal party strain related to the Murrell affair.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Peter Murrell was convicted in Edinburgh for serving as the chief executive of the Scottish National Party.Some support1 report
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The Scottish National Party is noted as a UK political party, while Iran rejected President Trump's latest peace deal.Some support2 reports
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Nicola Sturgeon discussed her career and personal life on an ITV show on May 28, 2026, while she was leading the SNP and serving as First Minister of Scotland.Well supported3 reports
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What's reaching Scottish National Party
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News at the entities that move Scottish National Party most-
John Swinney StructuralDouglas Alexander urged John Swinney to prioritize the drug crisis in Scotland.Moves Scottish National Party
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Nicola Sturgeon StructuralNicola Sturgeon recently paid rent in Dulwich and lived on a houseboat in central London, with boat purchase discussions starting in Peckham.Moves Scottish National Party
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Scotland Shared contextDevolved governments in England, Scotland, and Wales are reportedly creating specific versions of YFH.Moves Scottish National Party
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parliament StructuralSharma raised concerns about financial crime in Fiji during a Parliament debate.Moves Scottish National Party
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Holyrood StructuralA conference held in Liverpool saw criticism of the SNP's performance in devolved government.Moves Scottish National Party
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Police Scotland TransactionalBudget failure threatens Police Scotland funding, with Jenny Gilruth currently serving as Finance Secretary.Moves Scottish National Party
Connections
The 32 strongest of 36, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Peter Murrell Structural
Peter Murrell served as the SNP's chief executive, during which he embezzled party funds, leading to charges and party strain.
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John Swinney Structural
John Swinney serves as the current leader and senior party figure of the Scottish National Party.
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Nicola Sturgeon Structural
Nicola Sturgeon served as the leader of the Scottish National Party.
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Holyrood Structural
The Scottish National Party holds a seat within the Holyrood assembly.
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Scotland Shared context
A political party whose operations, goals, and constituency are based within the geographical and political context of Scotland.
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Alyn Smith Structural
Alyn Smith holds a formal, appointed position within the structure of the Scottish National Party.
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Sinn Féin Operational
The two political parties are actively coordinating efforts and forming coalitions to pursue shared goals of constitutional change and self-determination.
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Scottish Parliament Structural
The Scottish National Party maintains political control and membership within the Scottish Parliament.
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Andy Burnham Operational
Andy Burnham actively engages in political competition and debate with members of the Scottish National Party.
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Alok Structural
Alok holds the status of a senior member within the Scottish National Party structure.
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parliament Structural
The Scottish National Party functions as a political entity operating within the structure of the Holyrood parliamentary body.
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Alex Neil Transactional
a deal or exchange
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Chris Law Structural
Chris Law is a current member of the Scottish National Party, supporting the push for Scottish independence.
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Russell Findlay Operational
Findlay has been publicly criticizing the SNP regarding its internal culture and leadership structure.
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Peter Mandelson Operational
The Scottish National Party has publicly demanded that Peter Mandelson's peerage be stripped.
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Scottish Government Operational
The Scottish National Party actively pushes for independence and engages in policy debates with the Scottish Government.
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Anas Sarwar Operational
The relationship is characterized by critical scrutiny, with Sarwar alleging financial mismanagement and a culture of secrecy within the SNP.
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Richard Thomson Structural
Richard Thomson is attempting to retain his seat while representing the Scottish National Party.
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Police Scotland Transactional
Police Scotland launched Operation Branchform into the finances of the Scottish National Party.
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Northern Ireland Shared context
The evidence places the Scottish National Party within the broader political context of the United Kingdom, which includes Northern Ireland.
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U.K. Shared context
The Scottish National Party operates as a political party within the geographical and legal context of the United Kingdom.
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Dan Neidle Operational
Dan Neidle provides policy advice to the Scottish National Party regarding tax policy.
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Scottish Greens Shared context
The two entities shared a combined representation of 73 seats in the 129-member chamber.
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Kemi Badenoch Mentioned together
The evidence links the two entities through shared political context regarding energy policy and oil extraction.
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Wales Operational
The Scottish National Party is actively seeking a partnership with Wales on shared economic and energy issues.
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Aberdeen Shared context
The political entity operates within the geographical context of Aberdeen, specifically during by-election periods.
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Keir Starmer Operational
The Scottish National Party questions Keir Starmer's leadership regarding financial oversight.
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Arthur Laffer Mentioned together
The SNP's policy positions are being analyzed and evaluated against the economic principles of the Laffer Curve.
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Labour Party Operational
The Scottish National Party actively criticizes the Labour Party regarding policy decisions, such as tax hikes.
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Stuart Campbell Transactional
A potential civil action has been initiated against or involving the entities, evidenced by a published draft summons.
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Edinburgh Shared context
The Scottish National Party conducts its operations within the geographical context of Edinburgh.
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Kingdom of Great Britain Operational
The Scottish National Party advocates for separation from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- Political parties in Scotland and Northern Ireland are calling for greater self-determination and independence.
- Michelle O’Neill is leading a nationalist charge against the UK structure, while the SNP pushes for a breakup, complicated by Trump's declarations and constitutional challenges facing Andy Burnham.
- Michelle O'Neill announced a memorandum of understanding on independence, expressing a desire to break away from the UK and backing a united Ireland.
- The SNP leadership, including Humza Yousaf, commissioned an abortion law review concerning Scotland.
- Alyn Smith, representing the Scottish government perspective, warned of a divide concerning student migration.
August 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
1 eventShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
6 events- American Airlines plans to equip aircraft with Starlink internet, while the SNP admitted theft and rejected a Trump peace deal.
- While SNP holds a contiguous Holyrood seat, Kemi Badenoch is also advocating for the maximization of oil extraction.
- The Scottish National Party gained 57 MSPs in the 2026 election, maintaining control of the Scottish Parliament amid internal party strain related to the Murrell affair.
- Peter Murrell was convicted in Edinburgh for serving as the chief executive of the Scottish National Party.
- The Scottish National Party is noted as a UK political party, while Iran rejected President Trump's latest peace deal.
- Nicola Sturgeon discussed her career and personal life on an ITV show on May 28, 2026, while she was leading the SNP and serving as First Minister of Scotland.