Alex Salmond: Scotland could be independent by 2016

telegraph 25-JAN-12

Scottish independence vote could hit finance industry

telegraph 15-JAN-12

You'll have to join euro! Scots warned of the high price they will pay for supporting independence

dailymail 10-JAN-12

Cameron denies referendum 'interference'

independent 09-JAN-12

David Cameron 'expanding nanny state' with plans to outlaw cheap alcohol

telegraph 28-DEC-11

Scotland Storms Could Cost Economy £100m

skynews 10-DEC-11

Storm blackout hitting thousands

bbc 08-DEC-11

Scotland remembers its war dead

bbc 13-NOV-11

SNP to reintroduce drink pricing

bbc 01-NOV-11

SNP landslide puts break-up of Britain on political agenda

independent 07-MAY-11

Flu cash diverted to 2014 Games

bbc 03-JAN-11

Weather lessons 'to be learned'

bbc 05-DEC-10

Scottish government's programme statement

bbc 08-SEP-10

Independence 'an election issue'

bbc 06-SEP-10

Fewer locums 'could save NHS £6m'

bbc 17-JUN-10

Tesco booze war

newsoftheworld 22-MAY-10

Campaign heads south again

bbc 27-APR-10

Clegg attacks political opponents

bbc 26-APR-10

SNP: 'Hung parliament can help Scotland'

channel4news 20-APR-10

Health News: Scots hospital criticised by inspectors over infection control risk

sundaymail 20-APR-10

Political rivals united over books

channel4news 17-APR-10

Budget 2010: 'vice taxes' serve up a bitter blow for cider drinkers

telegraph 25-MAR-10

£3.4 million for Scottish thalidomide victims

telegraph 26-FEB-10

Alcohol health warnings 'spurned'

bbc 15-FEB-10

Bishop attacks morals of monks who brew Scotland’s (15%) tipple of choice

thetimes 18-JAN-10

Scots 'drink 46 bottles of vodka'

bbc 17-JAN-10

Scotland's largest health board makes £12 million of nursing cuts

telegraph 14-DEC-09

Scottish News: Scots swine flu death toll hits 40

sundaymail 20-NOV-09

NI children to get swine flu jab

bbc 19-NOV-09

Brown’s party wins by-election ahead of general election

eirepost 14-NOV-09

Glasgow poll victory gives boost to Brown

thetimes 13-NOV-09

Bug outbreak 'identified quickly'

bbc 12-NOV-09

Rise in number of swine flu cases

channel4news 29-OCT-09

Quarter of critical swine flu patients under 16: Sir Liam Donaldson

thetimes 22-OCT-09

'Millions at risk' as postal strike threatens swine flu vaccination programme

dailymail 21-OCT-09

Swine flu vaccinations announced as pregnant girl with virus dies

thetimes 15-OCT-09

More swine flu deaths in Scotland

bbc 11-OCT-09

Rise in registered organ donors

channel4news 08-OCT-09

Hospital bug rate at record low

bbc 07-OCT-09

Scottish swine flu cases double in a week

thetimes 02-OCT-09

H1N1 vacinne supply 'inadequate'

aljazeera 18-SEP-09

Trade 'big part' in Lockerbie case

aljazeera 05-SEP-09

UK denies al-Megrahi oil deal

aljazeera 31-AUG-09

Lockerbie release 'linked to oil deal'

RTERadio 30-AUG-09

Italy’s PM tries to placate Libya and Vatican

ft 27-AUG-09

One third of doctors do not want swine flu vaccination

telegraph 25-AUG-09

Sanofi Pasteur starts testing swine flu vaccine (AP)

news 07-AUG-09

Glitch hits swine flu helpline

ft 24-JUL-09

Doctors warn of swine flu intensive care crisis

24dash 24-JUL-09

Swine flu death toll rises

channel4news 22-JUL-09

Swine flu school closures 'unlikely'

channel4news 21-JUL-09

A sore throat ... and 48 hours later Chloe was dead: Swine flu kills healthy girl aged six and a doctor

dailymail 14-JUL-09

E-prescription system goes live

bbc 14-JUL-09

Flu jabs for all

thesun 13-JUL-09

Swine flu 'could top 100,000 a day'

channel4news 02-JUL-09

Workers at Govan shipyard in Glasgow face an uncertain future after union leaders on Wednesday urged politicians and shipbuil

ft 01-JUL-09

Fergus On Flu

bbc 16-JUN-09

New mum, 38, becomes first Briton to die of swine flu after giving birth prematurely

dailymail 15-JUN-09

First British swine flu death is confirmed as number suffering climbs above 1,200

dailymail 14-JUN-09

Flu pandemic declaration not a cause for alarm

irishtimes 12-JUN-09

UN set for swine flu crisis talks

bbc 11-JUN-09

The bug that can blast away cancer: Drug made from virus extends patients' lives

dailymail 08-JUN-09

Baby born early to swine flu mother

glasgowherald 06-JUN-09

UK swine flu cases reach 404

bbc 04-JUN-09

Two swine flu victims 'critical'

channel4news 03-JUN-09

First UK swine flu critical case

bbc 02-JUN-09

Further swine flu case confirmed

bbc 30-MAY-09

Swine Flu: announcement on critically ill man due

telegraph 27-MAY-09

11 more swine flu cases confirmed

channel4news 24-MAY-09

New swine flu cases diagnosed

channel4news 21-MAY-09

Swine flu: Government signs up for 90 million doses of vaccine

sundaytimes 15-MAY-09

Catch it, win it

bbc 14-MAY-09

Mexico reopens schools after flu closures

examiner 12-MAY-09

Mexico eases flu restrictions

aljazeera 05-MAY-09

New swine flu cases confirmed

bbc 04-MAY-09

Mexico's 'flu epidemic "in descent phase"

euronews 03-MAY-09

Mexico lowers swine flu death toll

channel4news 02-MAY-09

Swine flu: First probable human to human contact in Britain

telegraph 01-MAY-09

Swine flu pandemic 'imminent'

channel4news 30-APR-09

Swine flu outbreak in New York raises fears for hundreds of children

thetimes 29-APR-09

Swine flu: serious, but no panic yet

channel4news 28-APR-09

Mexico says 149 killed by swine flu

irishtimes 27-APR-09

Fatal swine flu outbreak raises global fears

ft 26-APR-09

Alcohol price crackdown to tackled Scottish binge drinking

telegraph 02-MAR-09

Brown says he has no regrets over Lloyds merger as shares remain volatile amid fears HBOS could drag down whole group

dailymail 16-FEB-09

Staff face sack for dirty hands

bbc 21-DEC-08

UK's Labour wins election in Scotland

cnn 07-NOV-08

Cancer plan aims to reduce deaths

bbc 27-OCT-08

Brown says union made RBS injection possible

ft 19-OCT-08

Flu jab call for 'at risk' groups

bbc 01-OCT-08

What lessons need to be learned from the troubles of HBOS?

bbc 22-SEP-08

Gordon Brown blow as minister David Cairns resigns

thetimes 16-SEP-08

Doctors remove a firefighter's healthy lung because they misdiagnosed him with cancer

dailymail 11-AUG-08

Inquiry blames hospital for C diff deaths

guardian 08-AUG-08

Gordon Brown 'getting on with the job' after crushing Glasgow defeat

telegraph 25-JUL-08

Labour on tenterhooks as Glasgow by-election looms

thetimes 23-JUL-08

By-election race nears the line

bbc 22-JUL-08

Slowdown 'risks housing targets'

bbc 11-JUL-08

NHS marks 60th birthday

themirror 05-JUL-08

Editorial: A promising prescription

guardian 01-JUL-08

Blow to Gordon Brown as Wendy Alexander resigns

thetimes 29-JUN-08

Scottish Labour Chief Steps Down

ert 28-JUN-08

Shock tactics used to curb drinking

itv 17-JUN-08

Drinkers spend 250,000 days a year in hospital beds

sundaymail 15-JUN-08

Salmond: England is taking £4billion of our oil money

sundaymail 26-MAY-08

‘Regime change’ talk swirls round Gordon Brown

thetimes 18-MAY-08

Scots party backing for Alexander

bbc 11-MAY-08

Wendy Alexander backtracks on call for referendum

thetimes 10-MAY-08

Another setback for Gordon

economist 08-MAY-08

Brown undermined again after Scottish Labour leader does a U-turn and calls for referendum on independence

dailymail 06-MAY-08

Oil refinery talks as strike ends

bbc 29-APR-08

Prescription Charges Go Up Again

skynews 01-APR-08

McCain makes surprise Iraq visit

aljazeera 16-MAR-08

Views wanted on cancer strategy

bbc 12-FEB-08

'Organ donations help us make a difference’

telegraph 13-JAN-08

Gordon Brown to sign EU treaty himself

telegraph 12-DEC-07

Trump warning on council's vote

bbc 12-DEC-07

Alexander battling on as leader

bbc 03-DEC-07

Glasgow goes out on the town to toast 2014 Games triumph

thetimes 10-NOV-07

Scotland and Nigeria vie for Commonwealth games

guardian 09-NOV-07

Scots to axe prescriptions - leaving England to pick up the bill

dailymail 22-OCT-07

Glasgow Housing Association must have 'fundamental rethink'

24dash 26-SEP-07

New leader apologises for SNP victory

guardian 25-SEP-07

Election fever rages as Gordon Brown’s lead grows

thetimes 24-SEP-07

Sturgeon acts over parking charges

dailyexpress 15-SEP-07

Games highlight organ donor plea

bbc 27-JUL-07

Carriers of good news for the Clyde and Rosyth

TheScotsman 26-JUL-07

Harney & consultants to meet on Thursday

RTERadio 16-JUN-07

Salmond 'off to a flying start'

bbc 17-MAY-07

Lib Dems reject Greens talk offer

bbc 08-MAY-07

SNP says it may have to go it alone

ft 07-MAY-07

Lib Dems rule out coalition deal with Labour

ft 06-MAY-07

Jocks sock it to Gordon Brown

thesun 05-MAY-07

[has said:]: The agreement ensures that additional fudning will be invested in the ambulance service, rather than in additional payments to existing staff members

egovmonitor 19-JAN-12

[said:]: This is about Westminster seeking to interfere.

express 10-JAN-12

[said:]: This route opens up so much in the way of connections with traditional and emerging markets in Asia, South East Asia, Australasia and Africa.

sundaymail 10-JAN-12

[said:]: The decision on the future of Scotland should be for the Scottish people. That's democracy.

independent 09-JAN-12

[-recalled]: that our position was to have a referendum in the second half of the parliamentary term

hurriyetdailynews 09-JAN-12

[said:]: The decision on the future of Scotland should be for the Scottish people. That's democracy. We have never ruled out a second question to give people in Scotland maximum choice.

themirror 09-JAN-12

[-said]: We were elected on the basis of our commitment to have a referendum in the second half of this parliamentary term,

guardian 09-JAN-12

[said:]: most people

themirror 09-JAN-12

[-added]: It's the attachment of conditions that gives the game away. This is about Westminster seeking to interfere.

ibtimes 09-JAN-12

[added:]: The more a Tory government tries to interfere in Scottish democracy, the greater the support for Scottish independence will become

ibtimes 09-JAN-12

[ said]: The SNP government was elected just a few months ago fairly overwhelmingly with a majority government in the Scottish parliament and we were elected on a basis of a commitment to have a referendum in the second half of this parliamentary term,

ibtimes 09-JAN-12

[said:]: This is a blatant attempt to interfere in a decision that is rightly one for the Scottish government in terms of the timing of the referendum, and for the Scottish people in terms of the outcome of the referendum.

hurriyetdailynews 09-JAN-12

[-said that]: The position is very clear – the Scottish government achieved an overwhelming mandate from the people of Scotland to hold the referendum in the second half of this parliamentary term, and that is exactly what we will do.

guardian 09-JAN-12

[said:]: As I have said time and time again investment in health is a top priority for the Scottish Government and the continued delivery of our plans to improve capital infrastructure demonstrates the depth of our commitment to the NHS in Scotland.

egovmonitor 05-JAN-12

[said:]: Erin's story is a very touching example of how losing someone you love can help to save other people's lives. The selfless decision made by Stewart's mum and dad enabled doctors to save the lives of another adult and four children - including two babies who were not yet born when Stewart passed away.

egovmonitor 03-JAN-12

[said:]: This will be the first refusal of legislative consent in the lifetime of this Parliament.

express 23-DEC-11

[said:]: We recognise the welfare system is broken and needs to be fixed, but not at the expense of our most vulnerable people.

bbc 22-DEC-11

[said:]: Contractors are working hard to resolve remaining issues with power supplies and on our transport network in difficult conditions.

skynews 10-DEC-11

[said:]: While the worst of the weather has now passed, we are now seeing the after-effects of this storm, with a number of homes across Scotland still left without power.

express 10-DEC-11

[said:]: When you have the Met Office telling you they have issued their highest possible warning and the police saying no to travelling then it must be taken seriously.

express 09-DEC-11

[said:]: Contractors are working hard to resolve remaining issues with power supplies and on our transport network in difficult conditions. They report that they expect that the vast majority of homes will have power back over the course of today.

belfasttelegraph 09-DEC-11

[said:]: All commuters are advised that if they can adjust their working pattern to reflect the latest weather and travel advice or work from home that would be a very sensible step to help avoid possible traffic disruption. The authorities are all working hard to keep Scotland moving.

icWales 08-DEC-11

[ said]: Having considered the updated information received from the Met Office tonight, the police have advised that there is a probability that they will change their travel advice in the coming hours from warning about a high risk of disruption to a position where they will advise drivers to avoid travelling on the roads in the affected areas,

ibtimes 08-DEC-11

[ said]: On the basis of the earlier 'Red Warning' from the Met Office, some Councils had already taken the precaution of closing schools early to make sure that parents can safely collect children before the most dangerous weather and travel conditions arrive,

ibtimes 08-DEC-11

[said:]: The very latest information from the Met Office's Chief Forecaster which we received tonight shows that we can expect very severe gales, at wind speeds not seen for many years, across large parts of western, central and southern Scotland throughout Thursday.

bbc 08-DEC-11

[said:]: The very latest information from the Met Office's chief forecaster shows that we can expect very severe gales, at wind speeds not seen for many years, across large parts of western, central and southern Scotland throughout Thursday.

belfasttelegraph 08-DEC-11

[said:]: The very latest information from the Met Office's chief forecaster which we received shows that we can expect very severe gales, at wind speeds not seen for many years, across large parts of western, central and southern Scotland throughout Thursday.

skynews 08-DEC-11

[said:]: Meeting Fiona and her daughter, Rosa, was an incredible example of how important blood donation is. We know that the number of blood donors can often drop over the Christmas period, but the need for their blood does not.

express 07-DEC-11

[said:]: We know that the number of blood donors can often drop over the Christmas period but the need for blood does not.

bbc 06-DEC-11

[said:]: It should now be abundantly clear to even the most dyed-in-the-wool Unionist – even to Michael Moore and Danny Alexander – that the people of Scotland are light years ahead of the inadequate provisions of the Scotland Bill. Scotland has moved on and the Westminster parties need to catch up.

heraldscotland 05-DEC-11

[said:]: I know we're all keeping our fingers crossed and hoping for the arrival of a little Mac panda sometime before too long.

bbc 05-DEC-11

[said:]: Glasgow Housing Association is to be congratulated for offering training opportunities to its tenants.

24dash 05-DEC-11

[said:]: This is a historic occasion for Scotland and I am delighted to welcome these giant pandas to their new home. Securing the loan of this breeding pair is a considerable honour and a strong and compelling symbol of the friendship between Scotland and China.

guardian 04-DEC-11

[added:]: I fully understand that changes to the NHS workforce will always be a source of potential concern, and it is therefore vital that changes continue to be considered in partnership with staff and that they are informed by rigorous workforce planning.

bbc 29-NOV-11

[said:]: £750m of new renewable electricity projects began generating in Scotland in the last 12 months.

bbc 03-NOV-11

[argued that:]: alcohol is one of the most pressing public health challenges facing us as a nation and we need to take action to tackle it.

egovmonitor 01-NOV-11

[added:]: We have introduced a ban on quantity discounts, and promotions in off-sales have been restricted, but already we have seen that without minimum pricing these attempts to take action on Scotland's alcohol problem are being undermined.

bbc 01-NOV-11

[said:]: Everyone is well aware that Scotland has an alcohol problem, with Scots drinking more than any other part of the UK - estimated to cost £3.56 billion each year. That's £900 for every adult.

egovmonitor 31-OCT-11

[said:]: When I launched the consultation, I made clear that in addition to the written responses, we intended to meet a wide range of key organisations, including churches and faith groups.

heraldscotland 27-OCT-11

[said:]: When I launched the consultation on same-sex marriage, I made clear that in addition to carefully considering the written responses, we intended to meet a wide range of organisations, including churches and faith groups.

bbc 26-OCT-11

[said:]: It is clear that the UK Government's proposed welfare reforms will have a significant impact on a range of devolved responsibilities such as health, housing, social care, childcare, employability and services for vulnerable people.

bbc 22-OCT-11

[said:]: David Cameron gave the game away when he came north last week to lay claim to the next generation of North Sea oil. Well, hear this, David Cameron,

express 22-OCT-11

[said:]: Delegates, I believe that we will win the independence referendum.

bbc 21-OCT-11

[said:]: Ten years ago over 2,000 patients were delayed in leaving hospital by more than six weeks.

bbc 21-OCT-11

[added:]: They don't work for everyone but clinical guidelines say that far more people in Scotland should have access to them than is currently the case. Right now, only about 2.5% of patients have them.

bbc 21-OCT-11

[said:]: The decision on Scotland's future rests with the Scottish people. Our responsibility is to persuade them that independence offers a better future for our country.

bbc 21-OCT-11

[said:]: There is absolutely no room for complacency in the battle against healthcare associated infections and we are determined to do all we can to sustain the gains achieved to date, bring the number down and further increase public confidence in the NHS.

sundaymail 05-OCT-11

[said:]: For those at risk, the complications of seasonal flu can be deadly.

bbc 03-OCT-11

[said:]: It is very important that pregnant women come forward for the jag.

bbc 03-OCT-11

[ said]: The NHS doesn't stand still. This is a fantastic example of how we are constantly updating the way that patients interact with the NHS to make sure that we deliver a top quality service,

ukgovpublic 03-OCT-11

[said:]: I don’t want to see a strike, I don’t think it’s good for the public sector.

heraldscotland 01-OCT-11

[said:]: For too long, Scotland's unhealthy relationship with alcohol has gone unaddressed. The difference between alcohol consumption in Scotland and England and Wales is now at its highest rate for 17 years.

TheScotsman 30-SEP-11

[said:]: We want to ensure that more people in Scotland can access health information and advice where and when they need it, particularly those who need it most. Many Scots, including those living in our more deprived communities and older people, do not have access to the internet at home. Now they can access this information, quickly and easily through their televisions.

egovmonitor 27-SEP-11

[said:]: The fact is that a solution must be found to this issue. I have asked the SAS to advise me urgently on what steps they propose to take next and I will consider what the best way forward is in light of that.

heraldscotland 24-SEP-11

[said:]: Improving cancer survival rates and cancer treatment and care is a key priority for NHSScotland and the Scottish Government. The new equipment we are launching today, funded as part of the national Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme, will enable the Edinburgh Cancer Centre to more effectively target radiation at malignant tumours using state-of-the art imaging.

egovmonitor 21-SEP-11

[said:]: Improving cancer survival rates and ­cancer treatment and care is a key priority.

express 21-SEP-11

[said:]: Despite the financial challenges of huge cuts imposed on Scotland by Westminster, we are investing in high-quality care – including £300 million we intend to invest over the next four years to improve care for the elderly.

heraldscotland 17-SEP-11

[said:]: I believe that in general care services in Scotland are of a good quality and respond well to the needs of both older people and the people who care for them.

heraldscotland 16-SEP-11

[said:]: Announcement on spending will be made in due course … given that the new Care Inspectorate has replaced three pre-existing organisations – we will expect efficiencies to be made.

heraldscotland 16-SEP-11

[said:]: We tend towards the view that same-sex marriage should be introduced.

TheScotsman 03-SEP-11

[said:]: In publishing the consultation today, we are setting out our initial view. We tend towards the view that same-sex marriage should be introduced.

heraldscotland 03-SEP-11

[added:]: We recognise that there will be a range of views on the consultation proposals and we want to hear the views from all sections of Scottish society.

bbc 02-SEP-11

[added:]: These figures, alongside the 3% increase in alcohol-related deaths reported earlier this month, make it clear to me that further action is needed.

heraldscotland 01-SEP-11

[said:]: This is tragic news, and the thoughts of everyone in the SNP and the Scottish Government go to Tricia and her whole family.

TheScotsman 01-SEP-11

[said:]: For too long Scotland's unhealthy relationship with alcohol has gone unaddressed. These shock statistics show that the difference between alcohol consumption in Scotland and England and Wales is now at its highest rate for 17 years. This is a situation that must be tackled head on.

egovmonitor 01-SEP-11

[said:]: For too long Scotland’s unhealthy relationship with alcohol has gone unaddressed.

heraldscotland 01-SEP-11

[said:]: These figures show that each year an increasing number of older people continue to benefit from free personal and nursing care.

heraldscotland 31-AUG-11

[said:]: For too long Scotland's unhealthy relationship with alcohol has gone unaddressed.

bbc 31-AUG-11

[said:]: Upon reappointment to office I made it clear there would be no let up in this Government’s bid to drive down waiting times.

heraldscotland 31-AUG-11

[said:]: I would encourage all parties involved to continue discussions to resolve this matter at the earliest opportunity and ensure continuity of quality care for all those who rely on the Quarriers service.

heraldscotland 31-AUG-11

[said:]: Scotland has made good progress in cancer treatment during the last two decades. Screening for breast, bowel and cervical cancers have been introduced, and cancer is being diagnosed and treated earlier.

heraldscotland 02-AUG-11

[said:]: We are determined to build on the good progress made in cancer treatment in Scotland. Cancer is being diagnosed and treated earlier, and new targets on cancer waiting times are being met ahead of schedule.

egovmonitor 28-JUL-11

[said:]: The Queen’s Ambulance Medal will celebrate individuals working in the ambulance service for exceptional devotion to duty, outstanding ability and exemplary conduct.

heraldscotland 12-JUL-11

[ said]: Critics said this should have been opposed because we couldn’t even afford it,

heraldscotland 11-JUL-11

[said:]: Today's figures clearly show that our strenuous efforts and zero tolerance approach to superbugs are reaping significant rewards.

egovmonitor 07-JUL-11

[said:]: I am pleased that more Scots have put their names on the NHS Organ Donor Register than in any other part of the UK. But there's still more to be done and I would appeal to anyone who has not already signed up to consider doing so today.

egovmonitor 23-JUN-11

[said:]: The staff of the RHSC provide excellent care to the children and parents who rely on them. These new benchmarks will ensure that we retain first-class childhood cardiac surgery in Scotland.

egovmonitor 20-JUN-11

[said:]: It is incredibly important that the health service continues to have adequate supplies of blood to help save lives.

egovmonitor 15-JUN-11

[said:]: I want to reassure residents of Southern Cross care homes and their families that I am determined to ensure continuity of care of all residents. The Scottish Government will take all necessary steps to make sure all Southern Cross residents stay in their current care homes. Our paramount priority is that there is as little disturbance as possible for residents and that high standards of care are provided.

heraldscotland 13-JUN-11

[said:]: The NHS doesn't stand still. There will always be debates, not just about the clinical effectiveness of particular procedures. And it goes both ways: many procedures done now would not have been contemplated some years ago.

sundaymail 13-JUN-11

[said:]: I will be meeting Jamie Buchan and will reinforce the message that the financial challenges his company faces cannot be allowed to impact on the care it offers to vulnerable older people and that any changes to staffing cannot be at the expense of the quality of care.

heraldscotland 10-JUN-11

[said:]: We have sought urgent clarification from Southern Cross about its restructuring proposals and what the implications are for the care homes and staff in Scotland.

heraldscotland 09-JUN-11

[said:]: Community Health Partnerships have to change. Planning care for increasing numbers of older people is one of our biggest national challenges, and health boards and councils need to work together far more closely.

heraldscotland 02-JUN-11

[said:]: We are continuing to monitor the situation, and are in close contact with the care home provider, the Department of Health and other partners to ensure we are kept informed of all developments.

TheScotsman 02-JUN-11

[said:]: Community health partnerships have to change.

bbc 02-JUN-11

[said:]: I have always had a professional and constructive relationship with the council.

heraldscotland 31-MAY-11

[said:]: I’m not going there. The only thing I would say about Tavish is to wish him all the best.

express 08-MAY-11

[said:]: This is an ­excellent poll – it indicates that people want to re-elect the SNP Government and Alex Salmond for First Minister.

express 04-MAY-11

[said:]: As Labour get more desperate, their attacks get more negative – and as they get more negative, they lose more support.

express 29-APR-11

[said:]: This poll confirms that more and more people are considering voting SNP - many for the first time - because they want to re-elect the SNP government.

sundaymail 25-APR-11

[said:]: While Sure Start centres are being cut in England, an SNP government will invest £50million in setting up new centres across Scotland to improve the life chances of our young children and to provide their mums and dads with extra support.

sundaymail 25-APR-11

[said:]: The case for establishing the Green Investment Bank in Edinburgh is overwhelming. Edinburgh is the only city outside London in the UK where it could be located – and we all need to support the chamber’s campaign.

heraldscotland 21-APR-11

[added:]: There remains more to do to strengthen Scotland's recovery and continue investing in Scotland's health service.

bbc 21-APR-11

[said:]: This is an excellent poll, confirming that the SNP have the big momentum in Scotland’s election.

express 18-APR-11

[added:]: In the end this election will come down to who people want running their hospitals, schools and justice system.

bbc 18-APR-11

[admitted that:]: changed economic circumstances and spending cuts from Westminster

TheScotsman 16-APR-11

[insisted:]: Our achievements range from freezing the Council Tax, delivering 1000 more police officers, introducing the Small Business Bonus and restoring free education, to pledges such as meeting the cancer waiting times target – which the previous administration failed to do – and passing world-leading climate change legislation.

heraldscotland 16-APR-11

[said:]: The SNP froze council tax in the last parliament and we will freeze it again, saving the average household over £1,200 under an SNP government.

bbc 16-APR-11

[added:]: This is a manifesto which outlines the record, team and the vision to win the SNP a historic second term in office.

bbc 15-APR-11

[said:]: This is a manifesto brimming with exciting and innovative policies to take Scotland forward, such as our Young Scots Fund, and which we are confident will help re-elect an SNP government working for Scotland.

TheScotsman 14-APR-11