SNP's 2024 Manifesto: Independence and Public Service Reform at Forefront
John Swinney outlines ambitious plans for Scottish independence, NHS funding, and social welfare in the upcoming general election.
- SNP promises to initiate Scottish independence talks if it wins a majority of Scottish seats.
- The manifesto calls for an additional £1.6 billion annually for Scotland's NHS and a legislative guarantee to keep it public.
- Plans to scrap the two-child limit on benefits and the House of Lords are key social welfare proposals.
- Swinney advocates for a ceasefire in Gaza, halting UK arms sales to Israel, and recognizing Palestine as an independent state.
- The SNP aims to rejoin the EU and transition to a green economy, with a focus on sustainable development.