History of the Scottish National Party (SNP)
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The Scottish National Party (SNP) was founded in 1934 from the merger of the National Party of Scotland and the Scottish Party.
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The SNP campaigns for Scottish independence through democratic means.
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The party is centre-left, often associated with a social democratic platform. It supports progressive taxation, increased funding of public services, and returning to the EU.
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The SNP formed the devolved Scottish Government in 2007 and has been the largest party in the Scottish Parliament since then.
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The party led the 2014 Scottish independence referendum campaign. Despite the "No" vote winning, the SNP's popularity surged afterward.
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The SNP has played a major role in shaping modern Scottish politics. It has pushed for greater devolution and continues to advocate for another independence referendum.
