Stephen Flynn denies reports he will challenge Ian Blackford as SNP Westminster chief STEPHEN Flynn has denied reports he will challenge Ian Blackford as SNP Westminster leader. The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2022
SNP MP denies leadership challenge against Westminster chief Ian Blackford A report in the Times claimed Aberdeen South MP Stephen Flynn intended to stand for the post, but he has denied it Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022
Ian Blackford 'facing Westminster leadership challenge' IAN Blackford is reportedly facing a coup plot from within his ranks of SNP MPs at Westminster. The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2022
Ian Blackford demands 'baron-in-waiting' Alister Jack is SACKED from the Cabinet IAN Blackford has demanded Alister Jack is sacked from the Cabinet after it emerged he is set to become a peer under Boris Johnson’s honours list. The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2022
SNP to woo Labour voters over Starmer’s refusal to rejoin the EU THE SNP have said they are aiming to woo Labour voters who back a return to the EU, with a warning that Keir Starmer offers no genuine alternative… The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2022
'Historic moment' as House of Commons backs Scottish independence motion SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has praised a "historic moment" as MPs voted to pass a motion that Scotland "must be… The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2022
MPs support Scottish independence motion amid criticism of SNP’s currency plans Scotland Office minister John Lamont took aim at the SNP’s plans for an independent Scotland. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
MPs clash over Scottish independence in heated Westminster debate THE case for Scottish independence has been put forward by MPs during a marathon debate in the House of Commons. The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2022
SNP: UK is a ‘failing state’ and Westminster has been ‘ignoring’ economic crisis SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford spoke of the ‘massive act of economic self-harm’ of Brexit during a Commons independence debate. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
Ian Blackford dismisses hard border between independent Scotland and England as 'Project Fear' Scotland Secretary Alister Jack claimed the SNP was not respecting the result of the 2014 independence referendum. Daily Record · Nov 2, 2022
Rishi Sunak fails to commit to raising benefits in line with inflation despite SNP pressure The Prime Minister was quizzed by SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford on whether he would boost Universal Credit and state pensions at a time of soaring inflation. Daily Record · Nov 2, 2022
State Pension and benefits under threat as Rishi Sunak warns of 'difficult decisions' The Prime Minister refused to pledge the state pension or benefits will rise with 10.1% inflation in April - instead telling PMQs 'difficult decisions will be made' Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022
Majority think Brexit has had a negative impact on the UK, poll finds A MAJORITY of people in Britain think Brexit has had a negative impact on the UK, a new poll has revealed. The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2022
Suella Braverman accused of committing 'multiple breaches' of ministerial code by ex-Tory chair FORMER Tory chairman Sir Jake Berry has claimed Suella Braverman committed “multiple breaches of the ministerial code” as Rishi Sunak faces a… The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2022
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022 Sunak refuses general election as Starmer mocks PM for losing to Truss ‘who lost to lettuce’ OLD Leaders clash over need for snap election, as survey finds 83% of young people want fresh vote
The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2022 FACT CHECK: Rishi Sunak claims Scottish crime on the rise RISHI Sunak has been caught out quoting dodgy statistics about the rate of crimes in Scotland.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2022 PM accused of 'sleazy backroom deal' to win power by appointing Suella Braverman Just six days ago, Braverman had been forced out by Liz Truss as Home Secretary over a security breach.
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022 Blackford: New PM Sunak is ‘feart of voters’ and ‘running scared of democracy’ Rishi Sunak ruled out a general election prior to taking office in Number 10.
Daily Record · Oct 24, 2022 SNP demands General Election as Rishi Sunak to be next Prime Minister Ian Blackford said the Conservatives had "no mandate" from the public to change prime ministers for a second time this year.
Daily Record · Oct 24, 2022 Scots Tory MP insists general election is 'not in national interest' despite demand from public Andrew Bowie claimed the UK needed a period of "stability" despite more than one million people signing two petitions demanding a general election.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2022 Scottish Tory MP claims General Election is not in 'national interest' A SNAP General Election would not be in the national interest, a Scottish Tory MP has said.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022 Snap general election is not in national interest – Scottish Tory MP Andrew Bowie is backing Rishi Sunak in the leadership contest and said the former Chancellor will bring stability to the country.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2022 Boris Johnson allies humiliated as he ditches bid for No 10 – without telling them THE MPs supporting Boris Johnson brought this on themselves. They really should have seen it coming.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022 Sunak will be just as bad as Johnson for Scotland, says Ian Blackford The SNP Westminster leader’s comments come after Boris Johnson’s dramatic withdrawal from the Tory leadership contest.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2022 Keir Starmer urged to push for no confidence vote by the SNP LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer is being urged to push for a vote of no confidence in the Tories – with SNP Westminster leader Ian…