The Latest Breaking News from Westminster

Supreme Court ruling 'not the end of the road' for Scottish independence, expert says

Professor Nicola McEwen, an expert in constitutional issues, said the Supreme Court ruling simply kicked the issue back into the political sphere.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2022

UK voters back indyref2 to go ahead next year, poll finds

NEW polling has revealed most UK voters back plans for a Scottish independence referendum to go ahead next year.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2022

SNP MP becomes first to back Stephen Flynn to replace Ian Blackford

AN SNP MP has become the first to publicly back Stephen Flynn replacing Ian Blackford as the leader of the party in Westminster, saying there is an…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2022

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 · Dec 1, 2022

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) · Dec 1, 2022

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

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

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

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) · Dec 1, 2022

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 · Dec 1, 2022

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 · Dec 1, 2022

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) · Dec 1, 2022