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Millions of Scots ‘paying the price’ for tax allowance freeze – SNP

SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan said the policy ‘disproportionately affects low-income workers’.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham must deliver emergency budget to ‘reverse damage’, says SNP

SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan is calling on Mr Burnham to deliver an emergency cost-of-living budget when he enters No 10.

Evening Standard

Stephen Flynn calls for emergency financial support as UK faces ‘cliff edge’

The SNP Westminster leader warned that without action from Westminster the UK could be facing ‘economic catastrophe’.

Evening Standard

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Keir Starmer has had ‘500 days of failure’ in office, says SNP

SNP Westminster deputy leader Pete Wishart highlighted issues such as pensioner winter fuel payments and the two-child benefit cap.

Evening Standard

Swinney will ‘absolutely’ serve five years as First Minister if SNP wins in 2026

The SNP leader made clear he would serve a full five-year term if his party wins next May’s Scottish Parliament election.

The Independent UK

'Scotland is watching': Stephen Flynn presses Labour on Grangemouth nationalisation

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has questioned the UK Business Secretary on whether the UK Government would back the nationalisation of…

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn denies he told Ian Blackford a new SNP Westminster auditor was in place weeks ago

The current and former SNP Westminster leaders are disputing what was said in an April 7 phone call.

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Nicola Sturgeon reacts to election of new SNP Westminster leadership team

NICOLA Sturgeon has congratulated Stephen Flynn and Mhairi Black after they were elected the SNP’s new Westminster leader and deputy…

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn elected SNP Westminster leader as Aberdeen South MP replaces Ian Blackford

The Aberdeen South MP will face Rishi Sunak at Prime Minster’s Questions on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Blackford stands down as SNP Westminster chief to allow for ‘fresh leadership’

Nicola Sturgeon thanked Ian Blackford for his ‘diligence, tenacity, friendship and loyalty’.

The Independent UK

Who could replace Ian Blackford as SNP Westminster leader?

The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber said in a statement on Thursday that he will not seek re-election at the party's AGM next week.

Daily Record

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

SNP MPs have been reacting to the news that Ian Blackford will not be standing again to serve as the party’s leader in Westminster.

The National (Scotland)

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford to step down from role

He said he will continue as the MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber.

The Independent UK

Ian Blackford to step down as SNP Westminster leader

Ian Blackford will be resigning as SNP Westminster leader.

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Daily Record

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.

The Independent UK

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 Independent UK

Starmer urged to submit motion of no confidence in ‘disastrous’ Tory government

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has written to the Labour leader, calling on him to table a no confidence motion.

The National (Scotland)

Ian Blackford pays tribute to Queen whose 'roots in Scotland run deep'

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth in the House of Commons, saying “for many in Scotland, she was Elizabeth,…

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Ian Blackford calls for General Election with Liz Truss set to enter Downing Street

A GENERAL election should be held sooner rather than later after Liz Truss enters Downing Street, according to SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford.

The National (Scotland)

'If we can't afford tattie scones, we're in a bad place': Bakers' fears over soaring prices

THE maker of the famous Killie pie fears people may stop buying rolls, cakes and tattie scones as prices soar and energy bills threaten to become…

Daily Record

Ian Blackford denies claims he was involved in bullying SNP staff member

The under-fire SNP Westminster leader robustly denied claims that he badly treated a SNP staffer amid alleged claims by a complainant that he was “manhandled”.

The Independent UK

Patrick Grady resigns SNP membership amid police inquiry

The MP was suspended from Westminster for two days after he was found to have acted inappropriately towards a male SNP staff member.

Daily Record

Patrick Grady's victim hits out at SNP MPs for not offering support over sex harassment case

The victim has pinned the blame on SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford for urging Nationalists to show support for the Glasgow North MP after he was found guilty by Commons authorities.

Daily Record

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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