Ian Blackford

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack was challenged by MPs as he gave a statement on the Section 35 order

Scottish Secretary accused of ‘not having a clue’ over Section 35 reasons
ALISTER Jack was accused of “not having a clue” as he addressed the Commons over the UK Government’s reasons for blocking Scotland’s gender reform legislation.

Ian Blackford used the legal immunity afforded to MPs to publicly name the alleged abuser

Ian Blackford publicly names alleged Fettes College serial abuser

The SNP registered over £1 million in donations a new database has shown - but what does it reveal about who is funding individual MPs?

SPECIAL REPORT Who is funding SNP MPs and how much are they getting?

Glasgow North MP Patrick Grady had been suspended from the SNP

Patrick Grady has SNP whip restored after harassment allegations

Forensics officers at the scene of an incident involving a firearm at a property in the Teangue area on the Isle of Skye in Scotland

SNP call for changes to UK firearms licensing rules after Skye tragedy

New SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn says the group is focused on delivering the independence message

Exclusive Stephen Flynn: Stunts every week will not achieve the SNP's aims

Ian Blackford has invited King Charles to his croft on the Isle of Skye

Ian Blackford invites King Charles to work on his croft on Skye

Stephen Flynn has denied claims that he plotted against Ian Blackford

Stephen Flynn denies plotting against predecessor Ian Blackford

Ian Blackford has said he could have 'seen off' a challenge to his leadership over the SNP group at Westminster

'I could have seen off SNP group leadership challenge', Ian Blackford says

Ian Blackford revealed that work in his new role was already underway in an interview with Jeremy Kyle

Work already underway in new business role, Ian Blackford reveals

Former SNP Westminster group leaders Angus Robertson (left) and Ian Blackford (right) may have some lessons for Stephen Flynn

ANALYSIS An assured first PMQs, but here’s what Stephen Flynn must learn from his predecessors

Joanna Cherry ruled out returning to her party's front benches on

Joanna Cherry rules out return to SNP front bench

Stephen Flynn, the SNP's new Westminster leader

Who is Stephen Flynn? The MP who's the new SNP Westminster leader

Nicola Sturgeon thanked Ian Blackford for his time as the SNP's Westminster leader

Nicola Sturgeon sends message of thanks to Ian Blackford as he prepares to step down

Ian Blackford will be replaced as SNP Westminster leader by either Alison Thewliss or Stephen Flynn

EXPLAINED What time is the SNP Westminster leader announced and how does the vote work?

Ian Blackford has consistently rebutted Tory misinformation during his years as the SNP's Westminster leader

Letters Ian Blackford deserves a big thank-you for advancing the independence cause

Stephen Flynn has claimed he wants Mhairi Black to serve as his deputy should he be elected as SNP Westminster leader

Mhairi Black tipped to serve as Stephen Flynn's SNP Westminster deputy leader

Alison Thewliss became the first MP to officially announce she is in the running to replace Ian Blackford

PROFILE Who is Alison Thewliss? Glasgow MP set to run for SNP Westminster leader role

Ian Blackford addressed rumours that he and Boris Johnson were 'friends'

Ian Blackford reveals truth about being 'friends' with Boris Johnson

With Ian Blackford gone, the SNP need to remind voters why they were elected in the first place

COMMENT Ruth Wishart: Ian Blackford's resignation is a chance to refocus for the SNP

From the SNP’s fantastic election result in 2019 to clashing with Boris Johnson and campaigning for independence, Ian Blackford’s five years as SNP Westminster leader have left him with much to reflect on

Exclusive Ian Blackford opens up on his five years at the heart of Westminster

Kirsten Oswald ruled herself out of as a leadership contender for SNP's Westminster group

Updated Kirsten Oswald to step down as SNP deputy leader at Westminster

Ian Blackford announced yesterday he was quitting as the SNP's chief in Westminster

WATCH SNP MP becomes first to back Stephen Flynn to replace Ian Blackford

The National understands that Stephen Flynn is the front runner to take over the top SNP Westminster job from Blackford

EXCLUSIVE The inside story of Ian Blackford's resignation

Stephen Flynn has been widely tipped to be the SNP's next leader at Westminster

Leadership change Here are the stand-out moments from Stephen Flynn's time as an MP

Ian Blackford is stepping down as the SNP's Westminster leader

comment The REAL Scottish Politics: It's time for SNP to be more disruptive in Westminster

Anas Sarwar and Nicola Sturgeon disagreed over cancer service provision in Tayside

fmqs sketch Kirsty Strickland: Sturgeon and Sarwar clash over cancer services in punchy FMQs

SNP MPs Stewart McDonald and Joanna Cherry have both reacted to news of Ian Blackford's decision to step down as Westminster leader

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

Nicola Sturgeon thanked Ian Blackford for his five years as leader of the SNP's Westminster group

Nicola Sturgeon speaks out after Ian Blackford announces plans to step down

Ian Blackford to step down as SNP Westminster leader

Ian Blackford to step down as SNP Westminster leader

The SNP's Westminster group are split over a row involving MP John Nicolson sharing correspondence from the Speaker

Exclusive SNP MPs split over John Nicolson investigation after Speaker letter row

SNP Westminster Ian Blackford has challenged the UK Government to change the Scotland Act to prove the Union is 'voluntary'

CALLING THEIR BLUFF? SNP in challenge to Tories to fix Scotland Act 'to prove Union is voluntary'

Rishi Sunak ignored calls to clarify whether he believes Scotland is in a 'voluntary union'

WATCH Sunak blanks demands to 'be honest' about 'false voluntary union' claims

Ian Blackford has said 'we don't need nuclear' as he demolished the case for the new Sizewell C power plant

WATCH Ian Blackford demolishes arguments for nuclear power on Question Time

Ian Blackford could be ousted as SNP Westminster leader before the new year, according to reports

Ian Blackford 'facing SNP Westminster leadership challenge'

Stephen Flynn, left, has denied reports he is seeking to depose Ian Blackford as the SNP's leader in Westminster

Stephen Flynn denies reports he will challenge Ian Blackford as SNP Westminster chief

Ian Blackford is among those accused of using 'bogus' statistics

Speaker addresses complaints SNP used 'bogus' stats about Scottish renewables

Alister Jack reportedly intervened in a dispute that appears to have helped stop Truss from quitting Boris Johnson's cabinet

UPDATED Alister Jack denies claims he paved the way for disastrous premiership of Liz Truss

Ian Blackford was seen wearing a black and yellow badge during PMQs

PMQs: Why are MPs wearing black and yellow badges?

Ian Blackford challenged Rishi Sunak on the issue at PMQs

Ian Blackford demands 'baron-in-waiting' Alister Jack is SACKED from the Cabinet

The SNP hope to win over Labour voters who want to return to the EU as Keir Starmer continues to say his party would not push to reverse Brexit

SNP to woo Labour voters over Starmer’s refusal to rejoin the EU

Ian Blackford hailed the vote as a 'historic moment

'Historic moment' as House of Commons backs Scottish independence motion

Only 22% of people in Britain think Brexit has had a positive impact on the UK

Majority think Brexit has had a negative impact on the UK, poll finds

Jake Berry claimed Suella Braverman had committed

Suella Braverman accused of committing 'multiple breaches' of ministerial code by ex-Tory chair

Opposition politicians rounded on the new Prime Minister over his reappointment of Suella Braverman as Home Secretary

PM accused of 'sleazy backroom deal' to win power by appointing Suella Braverman

The SNP put in a bid to force the Commons to sit in private, something which has not happened since 2001

SNP bid to disrupt Westminster proceedings in protest is thwarted

Keir Starmer is being urged to push for a vote of no confidence in the Tories by the SNP

Keir Starmer urged to push for no confidence vote by the SNP

Ian Blackford said it would be 'beyond the pale' for Boris Johnson to become prime minister again

SNP preparing for General Election as Boris Johnson jets back to UK

Boris Johnson makes a speech outside 10 Downing Street

Boris Johnson return would see a 'wave of revulsion across Scotland'

Liz Truss said she

Liz Truss breaks silence on economic turmoil in 'shocking' interview

Ian Blackford has joined growing calls for a General Election

Tory prime ministers have ‘collectively got us into this mess’, says Ian Blackford

Ian Blackford said he 'understood' why Nicola Sturgeon said she 'detested' Tories

No I don't detest the Tories, Ian Blackford says following Nicola Sturgeon comment

Ian Blackford said that the focus should be on the brighter future Scotland could have with independence, not 'process'

EXCLUSIVE Focus on 'process' of indyref2 won't help win vote for Yes, Ian Blackford says

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has said his party will not support a return to the EU

EXCLUSIVE 'Same dog-whistle politics' from both Labour and Tories, Ian Blackford says