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Ian Blackford to stand down as SNP MP at next election
The SNP's former Westminster leader says he will not stand in next year's general election.
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SNP’s Ian Blackford accuses Stephen Flynn of giving false assurances over auditors
"Those that have provided categorical assurances in relation to that would have probably been wise not to have done so," he said, in an apparent refer [...]
'Categorically, the SNP is solvent' – Ian Blackford
The SNP MP defended the state of the party's finances in an interview with the Sunday Show.
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Blackford issues unity call as SNP faces 'challenging period'
The SNP's former Westminster leader says the party needs to show it is "worthy" of people's trust.
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Blackford denies being pushed out by SNP MPs
Ian Blackford insists he took the decision to step down as SNP Westminster leader after five years.
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Ian Blackford to stand down as SNP leader at Westminster
There had been speculation that some SNP MPs were plotting to replace Mr Blackford as group leader.
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Blackford on Supreme Court ruling: Democracy will not be denied
The prime minister has every right to oppose Scottish independence but had no right to deny democracy for Scottish people, Ian Blackford has told the [...]
PMQs: Blackford and Sunak on how much benefits will rise
The SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford said people were facing a "winter of uncertainty ahead".After welcoming Rishi Sunak to the role of PM, he ask [...]
Blackford accuses Truss of ‘scapegoating’ Bank of England governor
The SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford said Liz Truss was trying to save Kwasi Kwarteng as her chancellor by "scapegoating" Bank of England govern [...]
'Fairytale economics' now a nightmare – Ian Blackford
Ian Blackford tells the SNP conference homes, pensions, and incomes are not safe under Westminster control.
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PMQs: Starmer and Blackford on PM’s record in Downing Street
The SNP Westminster leader calls on the prime minister to reflect on his time in office and his "disdain" for Scotland.After listing his views of Bori [...]
PMQs: Ian Blackford says whoever wins the Tory leadership, Scotland loses
Ian Blackford has said whoever wins the Tory leadership race, "Scotland loses" - adding the new PM would "make Genghis Khan look like a moderate”.The [...]
PMQs: Johnson and Blackford on prime minister’s future in office
The SNP Westminster leader asked how many more ministers would quit before the prime minister resigned.Ian Blackford told Boris Johnson that "it reall [...]
PMQs: Blackford and Raab on Scottish independence referendum bid
Deputy PM Dominic Raab said it was "not the right time for another referendum" with the challenges faced by "one United Kingdom".SNP Westminster leade [...]
Ian Blackford apology dismissed as 'cop out' by Patrick Grady victim
An SNP staffer says the party has learned nothing from his sexual misconduct complaint against an MP.
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