NICOLA Sturgeon is set to launch the SNP’s manifesto ahead of next month’s election.
The First Minister will set out her party’s plans for tackling coronavirus, boosting the economy and securing independence.
So far, the party has announced proposals to set up hubs in major European cities to combat the impact of Brexit, as well as unveiling major education initiatives and plans to protect the Gaelic language in Scotland.
It comes after the Greens announced their manifesto, pledging to hold indyref2 within the next five years.
This is all the information you need about the SNP announcement.
When does it start?
Nicola Sturgeon will launch her party's manifesto at 11am today.
Following the announcement, the First Minister will answer questions from journalists from across the UK at 11.30am.
Where can I watch it?
The SNP event will be broadcast live on SNP Twitter and Facebook channels.
The National will also be providing in-depth coverage, with all the latest reaction and analysis on our website.
📃 @theSNP publishes its #SP21 manifesto today. We’ll be streaming @NicolaSturgeon’s speech on Facebook/Twitter/YouTube.
— Ross Colquhoun (@rosscolquhoun) April 15, 2021
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READ MORE: SNP to open European trade hubs to counter Tories' 'isolationist Brexit'
Earlier, The National exclusively revealed that the SNP plan to open European trade hubs to counter the damage done by Brexit.
The Scottish Government already has trade and investment teams in London, Paris, Berlin, Dublin and Brussels.
The SNP say more are now needed to “strengthen Scotland’s standing on the international stage” and counter “the increasingly isolationist Brexit Britain being pursued by Westminster”.
It has pinpointed two different regions where it believes Scotland can strengthen ties and boost business. These are the Baltics and the Nordic countries, where more than one centre could be established.
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