Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland
The Scottish National Party (SNP) is holding its annual conference in Aberdeen, reflecting on its long-term devolved power despite recent electoral challenges. Political editor Chris Mason examines the party's current standing under John Swinney following a difficult period.
Why it matters
The SNP's political trajectory is central to the ongoing debate regarding Scottish independence and the balance of power within the United Kingdom.
Image source, PA Media By Chris Mason Political editor , Reporting from Aberdeen Published 37 minutes ago UK political debate has had a distinctly Scottish feel these last few days.
As the Scottish National Party has gathered for its annual conference at the Event Complex on the outskirts of Aberdeen, the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has been in Paisley and Edinburgh and the prime minister has been in Motherwell.
The SNP is buoyant, its activists gathering for the first time since it won, in May, a fifth consecutive Scottish Parliament election, albeit with fewer seats than they won in 2021.
Next year will mark the moment the party has been in devolved power at Holyrood for 20 years.
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