Is Scotland a country or part of the UK?

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), since 1922, comprises four constituent countries: England, Scotland, and Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain), as well as Northern Ireland (variously described as a country, province or region).

Can I become Scottish?

As part of the United Kingdom, you can only become a Scottish citizen by becoming a British citizen. All applications for British citizenship, residency, or visas are made to the UK Border Agency. There are several requirements you need to meet to qualify for citizenship.

How has the SNP changed NHS Scotland whole-time equivalent staff?

In 2007 when the SNP entered government for the first time, there were 127,062 WTE. Under the SNP government, NHS Scotland whole-time equivalent staff have increased by 12,430. This follows the trend of increases in staff numbers in NHS Scotland from at least 2002.

How did the SNP introduce free university education in Scotland?

The SNP can, however, accurately say it introduced free university education by scrapping the graduate endowment. This took place in 2008, as part of the Scottish Government’s pledge to return to “free university education”.

What has the SNP done for the police since 2013?

The SNP have stuck to their manifesto promise to increase overall police officer numbers by 1,000, but there has been a slight reduction since 2013. There have also been significant cuts to administrative support staff over the course of the SNP government.

How much did the Scottish Government spend on the NHS in 2017?

The Scottish Government announced an increase of around £400m for the Scottish health budget in 2017/18. This is equivalent to 43 per cent of the overall Scottish budget in 2016/17. This is the highest ever figure for yearly government spending on the NHS in Scotland.