The Latest Breaking News from Ian Blackford

SNP staff member called sex pest Patrick Grady's victim 'fantasist' with drink problem during probe

An SNP staffer made a series of slurs about the victim's character that the man has denounced.

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022

Ian Blackford: SNP’s Westminster leader faces calls to resign over handling of sexual harassment case

SNP MP Patrick Grady was found to have behaved inappropriately towards a worker at a party function

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2022

Ian Blackford should get ‘proper HR advice’ over handling of complaint – Cherry

The Edinburgh South West MP said the SNP’s Westminster leader should take advice over how the complaint against Patrick Grady was handled.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Boris Johnson repeats false tax claim about Scotland in PMQs snipe at SNP

BORIS Johnson has again been accused of peddling falsehoods in Parliament after falsely claiming taxes are higher in Scotland than in the rest of…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2022

Rishi Sunak urged to slash VAT to help families struggling due to record high inflation

Scottish Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson and MP for Edinburgh West Christine Jardine urged the Chancellor to do more to help struggling families.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022

Kate Forbes defends Ian Blackford as pressure mounts on SNP Westminster leadership over Grady case

The finance secretary admitted "lessons do need to be learned" by her party over its handling of complaints made by staff.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022

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.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022

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.

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

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.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022

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…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2022