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Robert Leslie selected to fight Northern Isles seat for SNP at 2024 General Election

The Scottish National Party in Orkney and Shetland has selected Robert Leslie, who came second in the 2019 contest in the islands, as their candidate for the 2024 General Election.

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Nicola Sturgeon with Robert Leslie in Orkney
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Nicola Resigns, Orkney pays tribute

Orkney SNP has added to the tributes being paid to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as she signals the end of her time in office.

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James Stock and Robert Leslie
Posted in General News Health

SNP candidate calls into question OIC leader’s lack of consultation assertion

Orkney’s SNP candidate is surprised at OIC leader’s lack of consultation claim.

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SNP Membership Boost

Orkney SNP welcomes boost to membership as local branch numbers rocket to over 250

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SCOTTISH CHILD PAYMENT OPENS EARLY FOR APPLICATIONS

The new Scottish Child Payment – which has been described as a “game-changer” in the fight to tackle child poverty – will open early for applications this month. Highlands & Islands MSP Maree Todd has encouraged parents and carers in Orkney who are eligible to apply now so that the Scottish Government…

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Maree Todd standing against railings at Ullapool Harbour
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Scotland Loves Local Fund

SNP MSP Maree Todd has encouraged projects across the Highlands & Islands to apply for a new £1 million fund, which has been launched by the Scottish Government to help promote town centres and online businesses and encourage people to spend locally.  Grants of between £500 and £5000 will be…

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Sean Lewis is our new Convener

Orkney SNP has a new person at the helm, with Sean Lewis taking over as convener after Donna Heddle stepped down at the branch’s recent annual general meeting.

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Robert Leslie with SNP Orkney logo behind
Posted in General News Independence

Robert Leslie backs Common Weal Group pledge for a resilient independent Scotland

Orkney’s SNP candidate for next year’s Holyrood elections has backed a pledge that would protect the most vulnerable folk in the community as Scotland switches to a net-zero carbon economy.

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Orkney’s Peaceful Protest

Contrary to social media posts Orkney’s protest against Boris Johnson was peaceful and trouble-free. … with no eggs.

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Orkney Cheese Rumour

Far from boycotting Orkney Cheese, SNP would encourage you to go out and buy it and stick it on a Stockan’s Oatcake with some Orkney butter..

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