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Swinney will ‘absolutely’ serve five years as First Minister if SNP wins in 2026

The SNP leader made clear he would serve a full five-year term if his party wins next May’s Scottish Parliament election.

The Independent UK

'Scotland is watching': Stephen Flynn presses Labour on Grangemouth nationalisation

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has questioned the UK Business Secretary on whether the UK Government would back the nationalisation of…

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn denies he told Ian Blackford a new SNP Westminster auditor was in place weeks ago

The current and former SNP Westminster leaders are disputing what was said in an April 7 phone call.

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Nicola Sturgeon reacts to election of new SNP Westminster leadership team

NICOLA Sturgeon has congratulated Stephen Flynn and Mhairi Black after they were elected the SNP’s new Westminster leader and deputy…

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Stephen Flynn elected SNP Westminster leader as Aberdeen South MP replaces Ian Blackford

The Aberdeen South MP will face Rishi Sunak at Prime Minster’s Questions on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Blackford stands down as SNP Westminster chief to allow for ‘fresh leadership’

Nicola Sturgeon thanked Ian Blackford for his ‘diligence, tenacity, friendship and loyalty’.

The Independent UK

Who could replace Ian Blackford as SNP Westminster leader?

The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber said in a statement on Thursday that he will not seek re-election at the party's AGM next week.

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Scotland reacts to Ian Blackford's decision to step down as SNP Westminster leader

SNP MPs have been reacting to the news that Ian Blackford will not be standing again to serve as the party’s leader in Westminster.

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SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford to step down from role

He said he will continue as the MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber.

The Independent UK

Ian Blackford to step down as SNP Westminster leader

Ian Blackford will be resigning as SNP Westminster leader.

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak fails to commit to raising benefits in line with inflation despite SNP pressure

The Prime Minister was quizzed by SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford on whether he would boost Universal Credit and state pensions at a time of soaring inflation.

Daily Record

Sunak will be just as bad as Johnson for Scotland, says Ian Blackford

The SNP Westminster leader’s comments come after Boris Johnson’s dramatic withdrawal from the Tory leadership contest.

The Independent UK

Starmer urged to submit motion of no confidence in ‘disastrous’ Tory government

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has written to the Labour leader, calling on him to table a no confidence motion.

The Independent UK

Ian Blackford pays tribute to Queen whose 'roots in Scotland run deep'

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth in the House of Commons, saying “for many in Scotland, she was Elizabeth,…

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Ian Blackford calls for General Election with Liz Truss set to enter Downing Street

A GENERAL election should be held sooner rather than later after Liz Truss enters Downing Street, according to SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford.

The National (Scotland)

'If we can't afford tattie scones, we're in a bad place': Bakers' fears over soaring prices

THE maker of the famous Killie pie fears people may stop buying rolls, cakes and tattie scones as prices soar and energy bills threaten to become…

Daily Record

Ian Blackford denies claims he was involved in bullying SNP staff member

The under-fire SNP Westminster leader robustly denied claims that he badly treated a SNP staffer amid alleged claims by a complainant that he was “manhandled”.

The Independent UK

Patrick Grady resigns SNP membership amid police inquiry

The MP was suspended from Westminster for two days after he was found to have acted inappropriately towards a male SNP staff member.

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Patrick Grady's victim hits out at SNP MPs for not offering support over sex harassment case

The victim has pinned the blame on SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford for urging Nationalists to show support for the Glasgow North MP after he was found guilty by Commons authorities.

Daily Record

Patrick Grady's victim slams Ian Blackford over 'publicity stunt' statement as he calls for him to quit

The SNP Westminster leader released a statement earlier tonight stating that he "deeply regrets" what happened to the staff member who was 19 at the time of the incident.

The Independent UK

Blackford says lessons will be learned after MP’s ‘inappropriate’ behaviour

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford announced an external review of support for staff after MP Patrick Grady behaved inappropriately.

Daily Record

Ian Blackford 'sorry' over Patrick Grady sex pest case as he issues apology to victim

The SNP Westminster leader has faced calls to resign after an audio recording revealed he urged Nationalist MPs to rally around Patrick Grady who was found guilty by Commons authorities of sexual misconduct.

The National (Scotland)

Ian Blackford releases statement on leaked Patrick Grady comments audio

SNP WESTMINSTER leader Ian Blackford has spoken out about the leaked recording of him telling MPs to offer Patrick Grady "as much support as…

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