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Who is Ian Blackford? Former SNP Westminster leader to stand down at next election

Blackford said on Tuesday he had been “privileged and humbled” to serve as an MP for eight years

Evening Standard

Scottish Government underspent £2bn in last year's budget, accounts show

Annual accounts show an underspend of £2bn - but does not represent a loss as some is carried forward through the Scotland Reserve

The National (Scotland)

Councillors lead drive for feasibility study on new River Teith crossing

The current crossing is viewed as too narrow and damaging to levels of access.

Daily Record

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Speaker cuts off SNP MP for raising Buckingham Palace racism complaint

AN SNP MP was cut off from raising the “appalling” treatment of a black domestic abuse campaigner at Buckingham Palace during a House of Commons…

The National (Scotland)

Ian Blackford never recovered from the Patrick Grady sexual harassment scandal

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Blackford's departure was inevitable after a disastrous 12 months.

Daily Record

Kirsty Strickland: Sturgeon and Sarwar clash over cancer services in punchy FMQs

JUST before FMQs on Thursday, we learnt that Ian Blackford plans to stand down as SNP group leader at Westminster.

The National (Scotland)

Sturgeon rejects claims of ‘coup’ against Blackford as he stands down

The Westminster leader announced he would not seek re-election next week.

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Ian Blackford's seven best moments as SNP Westminster leader

IAN Blackford has spent the past five years facing down four prime ministers as SNP Westminster leader, but has now confirmed he will be standing…

The National (Scotland)

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)

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

STEPHEN Flynn has replaced Ian Blackford after he stepped down as leader of the SNP at Westminster.

The National (Scotland)

Watch: Ian Blackford stepping down from his role as SNP leader at Westminster

Ian Blackford is stepping down from his role as SNP leader at Westminster, he has announced. In the run up to the next general election, that the SNP plans to run as a de facto referendum, Mr Blackford, who has spent five years in the role, said "right now is…

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon speaks out after Ian Blackford announces plans to step down

NICOLA Sturgeon has reacted to the news that Ian Blackford will not be standing again for leader of the SNP’s group in Westminster.

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The Independent UK

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 quits as SNP Westminster leader

Time for ‘fresh’ start, says Commons chief – departing after row over handling of sexual misconduct claims against SNP MP

Evening Standard

Ian Blackford stepping down from his role as SNP leader at Westminster

Ian Blackford is stepping down from his role as SNP leader at Westminster, he has announced.

Daily Mirror

Ian Blackford to stand down as SNP Westminster leader after five years

The Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP said he would make way for 'fresh leadership'

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Daily Record

Ian Blackford resigns as SNP Westminster leader after 5 years in role

The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber informed members of the nationalist group in London about his decision earlier today.

The Guardian - UK

Ian Blackford forced to step down as leader of SNP in Westminster

Decision comes after his MPs tried to oust him and is seen as blow to Nicola Sturgeon’s authority

Daily Record

Council finance chiefs warn vital services could be 'stopped' due to funding crisis

EXCLUSIVE: The finance leads in every council have sent a stinging letter to Deputy First Minister John Swinney about the pressures facing local authorities

Daily Record

New Scottish independence poll shows support rising for Yes after Supreme Court ruling

Redfield & Wilton Strategies carried out the poll on November 26-27, after the UK Supreme Court ruled on November 23 that another independence referendum cannot be held without the backing of Westminster.

The Conversation

Scotland: inside Nicola Sturgeon's operation to win European support for independence from the UK

A second referendum on independence for Scotland is off the cards for now, following a decision by the UK supreme court that the Scottish government could not call a vote without the cooperation of the UK government.

Daily Record

Scottish Government 'could raise half a billion pounds' by taxing the wealthy

The research, published on the eve of the Scottish Government's Budget, was carried out by the IPPR Scotland think tank

Daily Record

'Abysmal' ambulance waiting times sees longest wait for most critical in Ayrshire at 79 minutes

Tory MSPs have called on the Scottish Government to act to reduce the waiting times.

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