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The Scottish National Party, often known as the SNP, is the largest political party in Scotland. It was in 2013 that the SNP government of Scotland collaborated with the UK government to trigger the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence. Since then, the SNP have continued to fight for Scottish independence.
The SNP identify as a centre-Left, social democratic party. The SNP have remained in power in Scotland, and have campaigned on independence for Scotland, protecting Scottish industry and public services from Westminster policies, as well as rejoining the EU.
Pledges
Kickstart Economic Growth.
£1.2 billion a year to the skills system, and £625 million to train up to 60,000 skilled construction workers.
£725 million apprenticeships package, to support 50,000 young people.
£39 billion investment to build social and affordable housing, as part of the planning and infrastructure act.
Provide local authorities with additional powers, and greater independence in local decision making, through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
Make Britain a clean energy superpower.
Ban the sale of diesel and petrol cars after 2030.
Overturned the ban of new onshore wind plants in England.
Commit to build the Sizewell C nuclear plant, as well as modular reactors in Wylfa, North Wales.
Create Great British Energy.