'Goodie-bag gimmick': Row erupts over SNP school bag pledge Summary The SNP has promised a free school bag filled with “essential school items” to every P1 pupil if they win May’s election. Other Related Coverage John Swinney’s free school bag plan criticised as ‘bizarre’ | The Times SNP promise ‘Welcome to School Bag’ to build on Baby Box | The Standard Plans to give every primary 1 pupil in Scotland a free school bag | The National SNP promise ‘Welcome to School Bag’ for every P1 pupil in Scotland if re-elected | Daily Record Now SNP's £30m school bags giveaway branded a 'shameful election bribe' | Daily Mail SNP's free schoolbags are a 'let them eat cake' approach to the crisis in Scotland's classrooms | The Scotsman