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Ian Blackford says looming 'coup' led to exit as SNP Westminster leader

IAN Blackford has said that a looming “coup” led to him quitting as leader of the SNP at Westminster.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2023

Mhairi Black: Keir Starmer should be 'embarrassed' to campaign in Scotland

MHAIRI Black has said that Keir Starmer should be “embarrassed” to campaign in Scotland because of his party’s support…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2023

Starmer says Labour will ‘smash class ceiling’ for working people

Sir Keir said his party would strengthen workers’ rights, ahead of a visit to Rutherglen and Hamilton West.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Bute House Agreement to remain until 2026, former SNP Westminster leader says

Ian Blackford said the agreement ‘remains the right thing to do’.

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

Former SNP Westminster leader had ‘utmost respect’ for Lib Dem Charles Kennedy

Ian Blackford was speaking at a live talk show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

'Life in the old dog yet': Ian Blackford leaves MSP candidacy up in the air

IAN Blackford has not ruled out whether he will stand for election at Holyrood, saying there “is still life in the old dog yet”.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2023

Independent politicians cannot be silenced by Westminster

Letters: Until we diversify where and how decisions are made, we’ll never see any real progress, says Jamie Driscoll. And Tony Maynard-Smith speaks up for Caroline Lucas

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023

It took female MPs from both parties to change Starmer’s stance on gender politics

Private cross-party meetings for politicians worried about the erosion of sex-based rights encouraged the Labour leader to start speaking up at last

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023

Inside Westminster: What MPs are saying about Angus MacNeil's expulsion

ANGUS MacNeil gave SNP high command no choice but to expel him from the party, MPs have said.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2023

'He literally left the SNP': Humza Yousaf defends expulsion of Angus MacNeil

HUMZA Yousaf has insisted expelling Angus MacNeil from the SNP was “absolutely the right thing to do” as the MP left the party.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2023