The Latest Breaking News from Ian Blackford

Identity of sex abuse accused ex-teacher revealed after gagging order lifted

A GAGGING order concealing the identity of a former teacher accused of molesting boys has been lifted – officially revealing his name.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

SNP’s Ian Blackford claimed debt collection agency bill on expenses over unpaid energy bill

Documents show the debt was racked up over a payment for the electricity bill at the constituency office.

Daily Record · Mar 5, 2023

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

FORMER SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has accused Alex Salmond of “trying to stir the pot” in the leadership contest after claiming…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023

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

The SNP’s former Leader at Westminster, Ian Blackford, has announced his support for Humza Yousaf in the race to become the party’s next leader.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2023

Free Church of Scotland say Kate Forbes being hit with 'anti-Christian intolerance'

THE Free Church of Scotland have accused opponents of SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes’s bid to become first minister of “anti-Christian…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023

Most Scots 'in no rush' to shut down North Sea oil production

Latest polling from industry body suggests that more than a third want to extend oil and gas extraction

Insider UK · Feb 22, 2023

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

IAN Blackford has said “opportunities to boost economic productivity are there to be seized” as he launched plans to create a roadmap for…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2023

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

FORMER Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman has called for her party to “grow up” as the SNP heads into its first full leadership election in…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2023

Claims of Kate Forbes stitch-up are 'nonsense', says SNP President

SNP President Mike Russell has rubbished claims of a plot against Kate Forbes becoming leader of the party.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2023

The air is clearing for SNP politicians at Westminster

RISING from the ashes of Nicola Sturgeon's eight-year reign as First Minister of Scotland, there is hope among some of the party’s internal…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2023