A government led by John Swinney will always be on Scotland’s side. Focused on the priorities of the people of Scotland. On May 7th, vote both votes SNP for a government that’s on your side. #BBCDN #BothVotesSNP

Scotland’s future should be decided by the people who live here. Not by Westminster. Not by Labour. Not by anyone else. On May 7th, make it both votes SNP for a fresh start with independence. #BBCDN

Free prescriptions, free tuition, publicly owned rail and publicly owned water are worth standing up for. On May 7th, make it both votes SNP for a government that's on your side. #BBCDN #BothVotesSNP

Scotland’s future should be decided by the people of Scotland. Not by Westminster. Not by Labour. On May 7th, make it both votes SNP for a government that's on your side.

We need to use Scotland’s energy for the benefit of Scotland’s people. It’s that simple. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We have the energy. We should have the power to cut bills. On May 7th, make it both votes SNP for a government on Scotland’s side. #BBCDN #BothVotesSNP

Labour promised to cut energy bills. Instead, households will be paying around £700 more. If the UK government will not cut energy bills, they should get out of the way and put the powers in the hands of a Scottish Government that will. On May 7th, vote both votes SNP for a government on your side

We have the energy. We should have the power to cut bills. On May 7th, make it both votes SNP for a government on Scotland’s side. #BBCDN #BothVotesSNP

Scotland needs a government that’s on your side. On May 7th, vote both votes SNP for a government focused on the priorities of the people of Scotland. #BBCDN

A government on your side. A better future for Scotland. Watch John Swinney on BBC Debate Night: Leaders Special tonight at 7.00pm on BBC One.

We’ll provide Childcare support for every child, from 9 months to the end of Primary school. Make it Both Votes SNP on May 7th, for a Scottish government that’s on your side.

Renting should not mean losing your home with no say in what happens next. If re-elected the SNP will give private renters the first chance to buy the home they live in at a fair market price if the landlord decides to sell. Make it both votes SNP on May 7th for a government that’s on your side.

Reading shouldn’t be a luxury. It should be accessible to all. A re-elected SNP government will expand access to free books for children across Scotland, in partnership with The Dollywood Foundation UK. On May 7, make it both votes SNP for a Scottish Government that’s on your side.

Make it Both Votes SNP on May 7th for a government that’ll give you up to £10,000 towards your first home.

The SNP is always on Scotland’s side. And we’re always on the side of Scotland’s islands, too. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Out on the ferry to Stornoway to hear from island communities. I know how tough disruption has been this year. We will deliver the support needed and ensure island voices are directly involved in decision making.

Your time is precious. That’s why we've introduced Walk-in GP Centres. No appointment needed. Make it Both Votes SNP on May 7th, for a Scottish government that’s on your side.

Did Jackie Baillie sign off Joani Reid’s candidacy? If she did, she needs to say so. If she knew anything, she needs to come clean. This is a matter of national security. Scottish Labour cannot brush it off. They must be fully transparent and support a full parliamentary inquiry.

Scotland is energy-rich. So why are our bills and the price at the pump going through the roof? Westminster holds the powers and Starmer is doing nothing. https://www.itv.com/news/2026-04-05/starmer-has-utterly-failed-to-help-scots-during-energy-crisis-swinney-says

Scotland is going to the World Cup, but too many fans risk being priced out of following our national team. Football should be about fans, not finances. John Swinney has written to FIFA calling for fair pricing. https://www.snp.org/scotland-fans-must-not-be-priced-out-of-the-world-cup/

Childcare shouldn't be a burden on any family - that's why we're making sure care is available for every child in Scotland, every day of the year, from 9 months old to the end of primary school. Thank you to The Yard for letting us join the play session this morning!

“Too many people are getting a raw deal. Too many people are struggling to feed their family, heat their homes and keep their children out of poverty. “The more growth we achieve, the more we can tackle unfairness.” www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...

✅ A new poll released today shows Scottish businesses trust the SNP government more than the Labour government. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Good timing - First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social was out meeting with businesses all across Edinburgh today. 🧵👇

Motorists are being hammered at the pumps, households are facing unaffordable bills, and Westminster is doing nothing. Westminster must be recalled to face up to this crisis and act now. If it won’t act, it should hand the powers over to Scotland.

Westminster is sleepwalking into an energy crisis and Scotland is left paying the price. Scotland’s energy should be in Scotland’s hands, so we can bring bills down and build a wealthier country. On May 7th, make it #bothvotesSNP for a fresh start with independence and lower energy bills.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The SNP is taking nothing for granted between now and the Scottish Parliament election on the 7th of May. Here’s where John Swinney was today! 👀🧵👇

Catching illness early can save lives. An SNP government will bring heart and lung health checks into communities across Scotland so more people get the care they need sooner. On May 7, make it both votes SNP.

The SNP has a plan for our NHS and it’s working. Long waits are down for the ninth month in a row, more patients are being treated, and progress is being delivered. On May 7th, make it both votes SNP.

Scotland is one of the richest energy nations in the world. So why are bills still through the roof? If Westminster won’t bring them down, they should hand energy powers to Scotland. And if we're returned to government that's exactly what we'll demand. Make it Both votes SNP on Thursday 7 May.

We want to see more women in public life because Scotland is stronger when decision-making reflects the people it serves. That’s why we will invest £300,000 into a Women’s Participation Fund to help more women into politics. On May 7th, make it both votes SNP.

Thank you to all who attended the March and Rally for Independence on Saturday, and those who were watching online. You can be the difference. Join the SNP and get involved in our campaign at www.snp.org/join

From the streets to the skyline, the message is clear: Scotland needs a fresh start with independence. Make it #bothvotessnp on May 7th to deliver it.

Join us at the March & Rally for Independence tomorrow meeting at Parliament square from 11.30am and ending with a rally on Calton Hill hearing from Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and many others. Be sure to visit the SNP marquee next to the stage.

Labour waved through projects in England, but blocks £1.5bn of investment in renewables and 1,500 jobs in the Highlands. Grangemouth. Mossmorran. Offshore jobs. Now Ardersier. Scotland is an afterthought to Westminster. We need a fresh start with independence.

A historic SNP majority can unlock transformational change with independence - and make Nigel Farage irrelevant in Scotland’s Parliament. Without it, there is always the risk of a grubby Labour-Reform deal. #BothVotesSNP on May 7th is the only way to ensure Scotland’s future in Scotland’s hands.

Scotland’s future should be decided by the people who live here - not by Westminster. Make it #BothVotesSNP on May 7th to secure an independence referendum and build a better future for the people of Scotland.

Scotland’s priorities are always the SNP’s priorities. On 7th May, make it #BothVotesSNP to elect a government that will always put Scotland first.

The SNP offers hope, ambition and belief in Scotland’s future, while Labour offers more of the same tired negativity from Westminster politics. On May 7th, make it #bothvotessnp for a Scottish government that is on your side and let's build a better nation together.

The failure of Keir Starmer’s government that has shown us once and for all that Westminster will simply never work for Scotland. On May 7th, make it #BothVotesSNP for a Scottish government that's on your side.

People in Scotland looked to the UK government for help. Westminster looked away. They’ve taken Scotland’s energy wealth, given nothing back, and left families paying the price. On May 7th, make it #BothVotesSNP for the fresh start Scotland needs with independence.

The stage is set tune in now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtzAJx6U1hM

Tune in today at 10am to watch First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney launch our 2026 Scottish Parliament election campaign. Watch live on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtzAJx6U1hM or on our Facebook, Instagram and TikTok pages. #bothvotessnp

Every NHS staff member in Scotland is getting the World Cup bank holiday. A well-earned thank you to the staff who care for Scotland every day.

50 days to go. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #BothVotesSNP

Happy St Patrick's Day from the SNP!

Heating your home should not become a hardship. We're more than doubling the UK heating oil fund for Scotland, helping more households with high energy costs, especially in rural and off-grid areas.

Extra support for families with young children. Make it #BothVotesSNP on Thursday 7th May 2026 for a Scottish Government that is on your side.

Cheaper commutes. More money left at the end of the week. Make it #BothVotesSNP on Thursday 7th May 2026 for a Scottish Government that is on your side.

Scotland will never stay silent in the face of war, injustice and suffering. We will speak up for peace. Speak out against injustice. And stand up for international law. With the SNP, Scotland’s voice will never, ever be silenced. #BothVotesSNP

In Scotland, we support our carers. From today, carers who look after more than one person for at least 20 hours a week will be able to claim over £500 for each additional cared-for person. That’s the SNP standing up for Scotland’s carers. www.thescottishsun.co.uk/money/160447...