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.

How the SNP Stood Up For Scotland in 2018

by David Heriot | Jan 13, 2019

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

by David Heriot | Dec 14, 2018

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

by David Heriot | Nov 30, 2018

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

by David Heriot | Nov 21, 2018

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

by pfsmedia | Oct 30, 2018

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

by pfsmedia | Oct 30, 2018

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

by David Heriot | Oct 10, 2018

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...