Ian Blackford

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Ian Blackford says he'll be 'getting on with the job' as LibDems eye his seat at the next election

Ian Blackford vows to fight on at next election as LibDems eye up his seat

Will Stephen Flynn, the party's leader at Westminster, be expressing the hope that the King will live forever?

Letters Will the various SNP MPs attending the coronation all be swearing the oath?

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'Scotland will find a pathway back to the EU. That is our destiny,' Blackford said

Ian Blackford says Scotland 'will find way back to EU' as Michel Barnier visits Skye

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Nicola Sturgeon will attend the Scottish Parliament remotely this week

Why Nicola Sturgeon won't be in Parliament this week

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Ian Blackford has said there is 'no reason' Nicola Sturgeon should be suspended from the SNP

Ian Blackford: 'No reason' Nicola Sturgeon should be suspended from SNP

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Finances of SNP are in 'robust health', says Ian Blackford

Finances of SNP are in 'robust health', says Ian Blackford

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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) and Labour leader Keir Starmer during a visit to the Beatrice wind farm off the Caithness coast

Keir Starmer says Labour must gain seats in Scotland to have 'legitimacy'

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Blackford has also appealed to SNP members to unite

Ian Blackford calls for SNP to unite after leadership contest conclusion

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Chris Law has been appointed as an international ambassador for the SNP, tasked with making the case for independence globally

Independence case to be made internationally, SNP say as party ambassador appointed

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This leadership election will will be crucial in deciding the future of the SNP

The full list of SNP hustings and televised leadership debates

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Ian Blackford said Alex Salmond is 'stirring the pot' over his claims he was contacted 10 days before the gay marriage vote and told Humza Yousaf was organising a meeting conflicting with it

Ian Blackford accuses Alex Salmond of 'stirring the pot' in leadership contest

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COMMENT It's time to end the long and damaging legacy of energy control by Westminster

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Ian Blackford joins the 30 SNP MSPs and MPs out of 106 to support Yousaf

'It has to be Humza': Ian Blackford endorses Humza Yousaf in SNP leadership race

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The SNP's former Westminster leader has religious beliefs but he did not face interrogation about them

Letters I don’t recall criticism of Ian Blackford for being Free Church member

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Sir Martin Donnelly (left), Ian Blackford MP (middle) and Professor Dominic Houlder

Ian Blackford brings in independent experts to 'change landscape' of Scottish energy

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Jeane Freeman said she doesn't understand why some SNP colleagues are 'choosing to be so self-indulgent'

Jeane Freeman tells 'self-indulgent' SNP colleagues to 'grow up'

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James Naughtie (left) and Nicola Sturgeon

EXCLUSIVE BBC presenter faces criticism after commenting on Nicola Sturgeon’s appearance

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Nicola Sturgeon has shown 'remarkable leadership', Ian Blackford said

Nicola Sturgeon 'determined' to lead Scotland amid 'challenging' trans debate

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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

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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?

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Glasgow North MP Patrick Grady had been suspended from the SNP

Patrick Grady has SNP whip restored after harassment allegations

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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

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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

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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

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Stephen Flynn has denied claims that he plotted against Ian Blackford

Stephen Flynn denies plotting against predecessor Ian Blackford

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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

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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

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

Joanna Cherry rules out return to SNP front bench

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Stephen Flynn, the SNP's new Westminster leader

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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ian Blackford to step down as SNP Westminster leader

Ian Blackford to step down as SNP Westminster leader

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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

Ian Blackford 'facing SNP Westminster leadership challenge'

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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

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