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Salmond opens SNP annual conference
SNP begin first conference in government

The SNP’s first conference in power has begun in Aviemore. Opening the conference, SNP leader Alex Salmond promised the three-day meeting of delegates would produce a slew of government policy. Mr Salmond said: “This is an historic first in the history of the Scottish National Party and of Scotland – the SNP meeting in conference… Read more »

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Salmond pushes for more powers for Holyrood
SNP publish independence white paper

The Scottish government has set out its plans for a referendum on independence. Despite opposition to full independence from MSPs and the public, first minister Alex Salmond said doing nothing was no longer an option. The SNP is committed to full independence but has presented a range of three options in its white paper. As… Read more »