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In a move aimed at securing their hold on power at Holyrood, Scottish National Party (SNP) leader and First Minister John Swinney has unveiled the party's election manifesto, touting it as a vision for the entire nation. At the heart of the SNP's campaign is a call for greater autonomy over Scotland's energy policy, which remains largely under the control of Westminster. Swinney has emphasized that the country's energy resources are not the issue, but rather the need for Scotland to have the power to make its own decisions on energy matters, rather than relying on the UK government. With the upcoming election seen as a critical test of the SNP's popularity, the party is hoping to capitalize on growing demand for greater Scottish self-governance.

SNP leader and first minister launches election manifesto as party fights to remain in power at HolyroodSwinney says this is a manifesto for the whole of Scotland.He confirms that the SNP would argue for the Scottish power to have more control over energy policy (still largely reserved to Westminter). He says:The problem is not that we do not have the energy. The problem is that Westminster has the power. This election is our opportunity to take those powers and put them into Scotland’s hands. Continue reading...