After a decade of drift under the administrations of Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf, the Scottish Government\u2019s relationship with the business community has improved. Under the stewardship of First Minister John Swinney and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, the pair have steadied the SNP ship and refocused the party on prioritising economic growth.<\/p>\n
With the next Scottish Parliamentary elections just eight months away, the SNP is in full campaign mode. Despite a challenging backdrop, current polling (30% to 35%) suggests the SNP is on course to remain the largest party, albeit falling short of the majority target. With overall public support for independence hovering around 50%, the strategy pins its hopes on coaxing independence voters back under the SNP banner to help win a fifth term in office. Independence is back on the agenda, but devolution appears to be the main focus.<\/p>\n