© 2026 WGCU News
PBS and NPR for Southwest Florida
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Independent-Minded Scottish Party Ekes Out Win

By Rob Gifford
Published May 4, 2007 at 4:00 PM EDT

The Scottish National Party has become the biggest party in Scotland, by just one legislative seat. The SNP, which is committed to Scottish independence, will need to form a coalition in order to take power in Edinburgh.

With all the seats in the Scottish Assembly now counted, the SNP has 47, with 46 for the Labour Party led by Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Although the Scottish result will have little immediate effect on national politics, the SNP has promised to hold a referendum on Scotland leaving the United Kingdom in 2010.

Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

Tags
National News
Rob Gifford
Rob Gifford is the NPR foreign correspondent based in Shanghai.
Trusted by over 30,000 local subscribers

Local News, Right Sized for Your Morning

Quick briefs when you are busy, deeper explainers when it matters, delivered early morning and curated by WGCU editors.

  • Environment
  • Local politics
  • Health
  • And more

Free and local. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

More from WGCU
  • Environment
    Blue Crabs
    Dr. Jerry Jackson
    Blue crabs are familiar to most beach goers because of the telltale blue on their legs – and to most seafood aficionados because of their luscious taste and prominence on seafood menus. While they are found over a wide span of warm near-shore seawaters, they are particularly abundant in Florida. On this week’s “Wild Things” I’ll focus on their seasonal movements, their longevity, their mating behavior, their swimming abilities, and the rapidity with which they can hide from a predator by backing into soft sand or mud to escape a potential predator.
  • Government & Politics
    Immigration at center of Florida legislative session
    WGCU News
    Florida lawmakers will be back for the legislative session. Many major topics including property taxes, school vouchers and exploring changes to Florida’s congressional maps will be discussed.
  • Culture and Connections
    Unity breakfast, commemorative march planned for MLK Jr. Day
    Elizabeth Andarge
    A local organization is hosting a breakfast to celebrate the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Dunbar Festival Committee is hosting the annual commemorative march.