Salmond bids for SNP leadership
News Article 15 July 2004
Alex Salmond has said he will mount a fresh bid to secure the SNP leadership.
Swinney bows out with independence call
News Article 1 July 2004
John Swinney has bowed out as leader of the opposition in the Scottish parliament with a call to overhaul the country's image abroad.
Russell enters SNP leadership contest
Press Review 29 June 2004
Mike Russell has entered the race to lead the SNP - becoming the third candidate.
Sturgeon enters SNP leadership race
News Article 24 June 2004
The race to succeed John Swinney has been thrown open with the announcement that SNP rising star Nicola Sturgeon is to contest the leadership.
Swinney quits as SNP leader
Press Review 23 June 2004
John Swinney has announced that he is to step down as SNP leader.
Swinney quits as SNP leader
News Article 22 June 2004
SNP leader John Swinney has announced that he is to stand down as party chief.
Cunningham enters leadership contest
News Article 22 June 2004
The race to succeed John Swinney has opened in earnest with deputy SNP leader Rosanna Cunningham announcing she is in the running.
Fresh threat to Swinney leadership
Press Review 22 June 2004
Pressure is mounting in Edinburgh for John Swinney to step down as leader of the SNP.
Swinney under poll pressure
Press Review 15 June 2004
SNP leader John Swinney is under fresh pressure after his party recorded its worst performance in European elections for over 16 years.
SNP denies being pushed back in poll
News Article 14 June 2004
The SNP has dismissed suggestions that it is in retreat after losing ground in the European election.
SNP upbeat about EU poll
News Article 7 June 2004
The SNP could become the largest party in Scotland after the European elections, a leading nationalist MEP has said.
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Swinney launches Euro election campaign
News Article 21 May 2004
SNP leader John Swinney has launched his party's manifesto for the European elections.
SNP gathers for pre-election conference
News Article 23 April 2004
The Scottish National Party begins its Spring conference in Aberdeen today ahead of the June European elections.
SNP call for breakdown of EU poll results
News Article 19 April 2004
The results of any referendum on the EU constitution should be published by nation and region, Alex Salmond has said.
