
Edinburgh Western SNP
Welcome to the website of the SNP Edinburgh Western branch. The constituency of Edinburgh Western covers an area stretching from South Queensferry to Silverknowes in the north, to Newbridge to Corstorphine in the south.
New polling organisation will provide numbers on independence intentions
Angus Robertson, former SNP deputy leader, has launched a new polling organisation called Progress Scotland. One of the key tasks of the organisation will be to examine the changing attitudes among certain groups of people who voted No in 2014. Angus explained that...
Scotland is an open, welcoming nation, keen to collaborate with others across the globe
By the time you read this I will be in North America, on a five-day official visit to the US and Canada. This will be my third visit to the continent as First Minister, and each time I go, I am more aware than ever of the importance of maintaining strong links with...
Scotland’s Exports Continue To Grow
Scotland is one of the strongest economies in the world, with advantages and resources few nations can match. For centuries, Scotland’s exports have reached every corner of the globe – and our trade performance continues to grow and strengthen. Here are five things...
How the SNP Stood Up For Scotland in 2018
Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with the ensuing chaos in Westminster, and while the Tories and Labour are caught up in bickering and infighting, the SNP MPs consistently stood up for Scotland. Here are just a few examples. Nicola Sturgeon challenged toxic Tory...
Sleekit UK Government spikes Continuity Bill
Earlier this year, the Scottish parliament passed the Continuity Bill. This was to ensure that powers held by the EU that would normally be devolved to our Parliament (like agriculture and the environment for instance), would return to the Scottish Parliament upon...
No such thing as a good Brexit
The UK government has published its economic review of the consequences of leaving the EU. The worst-case scenario is dire, with GDP – the measure of the entire economy – estimated to fall by 10.7 per cent. GDP – or Gross Domestic Product – is a measure of the size of...

If Northern Ireland can get a special Brexit deal, so must Scotland
Chaos and crisis have ensued in Westminster with the Tory Party at civil war and the Prime Minister hanging on to office by a thread, says Ian Blackford MP, SNP Westminster leader. Last week, we saw resignation after resignation, as the Tories piled up against their...

The UK budget reduces Scotland’s block grant to 2010/11 levels
Scotland is worse off, says Ian Blackford, SNP Westminster Leader There should now be no doubt – that despite the differing lines from the Chancellor and Prime Minister – austerity is here to stay and it’s the poorest in society who will continue to pay for it. There...

Nicola Sturgeon: We will rejoin the EU
With less than six months to go before the UK is due to leave the EU, the Scottish Government has published a new paper outlining an alternative to the UK government’s damaging Brexit plans. We know the UK government’s Chequers proposal is completely unworkable. That...

Scotland is a world leader
Scotland is a progressive nation, brimming with innovation and confident of its role in the world. Today, Scotland is at the forefront of tackling some of the biggest issues of the 21st century. Here’s how. ? We’re working to ensure businesses that use exploitative...
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Elected Representatives
Two SNP councillors serve the Edinburgh Western constituency: Lord Provost Councillor Frank Ross and Councillor Norman Work.
Of the six MEPs returned by Scotland to the European parliament, two are SNP members: Alyn Smith MEP and Ian Hudghton MEP.

Norman Work
Councillor, Almond Ward

Frank Ross
Councillor, Corstorphine / Murrayfield Ward
Lord Provost

Alyn Smith
MEP

Ian Hudghton
MEP
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