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Did the SNP support the UK government’s air strikes in Syria?

The SNP believe that the UK should not repeat the mistakes of the past, and engage in military action without a comprehensive and credible plan to win the peace. For this reason, all SNP MPs voted against air strikes on Syria.

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What is the SNP’s position on the EU?

The SNP believes that membership of Europe Union is in Scotland’s best interests. There are a huge number of benefits for Scotland from EU membership including that the EU is the main destination for Scotland’s international exports and as citizens of the EU we are able to travel freely throughout Europe – for work, study or travel – without the need for visas.

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What is the SNP’s response to the refugee crisis?

Scotland stands ready to help to offer sanctuary to refugees who need our help. This is first and foremost a humanitarian crisis and it requires a humanitarian response. The SNP Scottish Government has repeatedly called on the UK Government to play a part in a co-ordinated European response and has agreed to take a fair…

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