Is Alex Salmond right wing?

Salmond started his political life as a committed left-winger inside the SNP and was a leading member of the socialist republican organisation within it, the 79 Group.

How many constituency seats are there in Scotland?

The SNP, Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats fielded candidates in all 73 constituencies and all eight of the regional ballots.

Who is the MSP for Fife?

Mid Scotland and Fife (Scottish Parliament electoral region)

How many members of the SNP are in the House of Lords?

The party does not have any members of the House of Lords, as it has always maintained a position of objecting to an unelected upper house. The SNP was formed in 1934 through the merger of the National Party of Scotland and the Scottish Party, with the Duke of Montrose and Cunninghame Graham as its first, joint, presidents.

How did the SNP become a viable political entity?

Leaders such as Jim Sillars claimed that the Scottish Nationalist Party needed to provide voters with reasons why independence would be beneficial. Socio-economic reforms were also given a greater importance. By the end of the decade, the SNP had once again organised itself into a viable political entity.

When did the SNP become the second largest party in Scotland?

With the establishment of the devolved Scottish Parliament in 1999, the SNP became the second-largest party, serving two terms as the opposition.

What impact does the SNP have on politics in the UK?

The recent 2014 campaign for Scottish independence illustrates the impact that the SNP has upon politics within the United Kingdom. While the motion was ultimately defeated, party membership increased massively. During the 2015 United Kingdom general elections, the SNP garnered an incredible 56 seats out of a total of 59.