Scottish National Party
We are making progress suppressing Covid-19 – but we are not out of danger
The restrictions are working – and your cooperation in staying at home, except for essential purposes, is reducing the numbers of people becoming seriously ill and it is saving lives.
Nicola Sturgeon’s address to the nation
On Monday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon updated the nation on Scotland’s plan to tackle the coronavirus – stay home, protect the NHS, save lives.
Easing the lockdown now would be catastrophic
If we were to do that, we would risk lives and lose all the progress we’ve made so far, potentially causing a dangerous second spike of the virus. That is a risk we cannot afford to take.
Test, trace, isolate and support: what you need to know about the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 plan
The Scottish Government has outlined its plan to roll out public health measures designed to curb the community transmission of COVID-19. Here’s the essential rundown.
We clap for them
All of Scotland is clapping for our NHS and key workers. From everyone in the SNP, thank you.
UK government must extend the Brexit transition period
The clock towards a no-deal Brexit is ticking, and the Tories are gambling with our economic future in the middle of a health emergency.
If we keep doing the right things, there is a way through
Our central objective must continue to be suppressing COVID-19 and minimising its damage in health terms but, if possible, with a better balance.
Universal Credit has never been enough to support families – we need a universal basic income
Instead of exacerbating the UK’s unequal society, we need a solution to propel us all out of inequality. A universal basic income is the start of this journey.

