THOUSANDS of SNP members and delegates will head to Glasgow this weekend for the party’s annual conference.
Over three days from tomorrow the party will hear form leaders and debate a range of topics.
Nicola Sturgeon will address the conference on the final day on Tuesday with many anxious to hear an update on plans for a second independence referendum.
In her programme remarks she said: “We want Scotland to join other small,independent European nations as amongst the fairest, wealthiest, healthiest and happiest countries in the world.”
The Party leader however has said it could be November or December until more is known about the Brexit talks before she is able to announce the party’s strategy.
The conference opens tomorrow with a speech from Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf.
It will debate resolutions including on introducing compulsory CPR training in schools, a campaign spearheaded by the Evening Times and the policy adopted by Glasgow City Council.
Another resolution backs a safe drug consumption facility in Glasgow.
The motion for debate, proposed by the SNP Glasgow City Council Group, calls on the Home Office to “agree to enable Glasgow to pilot a safe consumption facility either by directly providing a legal exemption or by devolving the powers which are necessary to enable the Scottish Government to do so. “
Other resolutions being debated over the three days include kinship carers being able to claim tax credits, nuclear free local authorities and a whole school approach to mental health.
Susan Aitken, Glasgow City Council leader, said “Conference gives a fantastic boost to Glasgow’s economy, with almost £4 million set to be spent in the hotels, restaurants and shops this great city has to offer.”
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