Scottish election 2021: Nicola Sturgeon to launch SNP manifesto - What time? How can I watch it?

Nicola Sturgeon is set to launch the SNP party’s manifesto ahead of this year’s Scottish elections.

The First Minister is expected to announce a range of new measures that she plans to implement if she is elected next month.

Already the SNP has announced it will promise to increase frontline NHS spending by at least 20 per cent over the course of the next parliament and bolster education initiatives to protect the Gaelic language in Scotland.

First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the media after visiting Glasgow Central Mosque during campaigning for the Scottish Parliamentary election picture: PA/Andy Buchanan

Here is all the information you need to know about the SNP’s manifesto announcement:

What time is it on?

Nicola Sturgeon will launch her party's manifesto at 11am today.

Following the announcement, the First Minister will answer questions from journalists at about 11.30am.

How can I watch it?

Nicola Sturgeon's manifesto announcement will be live on the the Scottish National Party social media channels, Twitter and Facebook later today.

You can also visit The Scotsman website for the latest news on this year’s Scottish election.

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