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SNP MP Alison Thewliss has announced she will throw her hat into the ring to be the party’s next Westminster leader.

Politics Alison Thewliss announces bid to be next SNP Westminster leader

Outgoing SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire

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Columnists Kenny MacAskill: Sturgeon's mistakes have led SNP astray. Party members must act

Politics Ian Blackford aims swipe at leadership contenders after reports of challenge

Politics Watch: Ian Blackford and Rishi Sunak clash in heated PMQs

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Politics Hunt says everyone will need to pay 'a bit more tax' after Thursday's budget

Politics Ian Blackford calls for expansion of windfall tax

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Politics Ian Blackford claims Scottish public would support targeted tax rises

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Politics Sunak will be just as bad as Johnson for Scotland, says Ian Blackford

Politics SNP preparing to fight general election, declares Ian Blackford

Politics Sturgeon condemns chaotic House of Commons scenes as 'utter shambles'

Politics Ian Blackford brands Government ‘a shambles’ and calls for General Election

Politics Blackford broadsides Labour, labelling referendum opposition an 'insult'

Politics No sign of U-turn as Liz Truss admits to ‘disruption’

People Tories warn Scots will be ‘left behind’ without income tax cuts by SNP ministers

Politics Ian Blackford calls for snap election as new PM appointed

Politics Grady sexual harassment victim yet to have promised meeting with Nicola Sturgeon

Politics Former Yes Scotland strategist calls for compromise on Indyref2 plans

Politics Joanna Cherry says she was 'cancelled' by SNP leadership over trans views

Columnists Brian Wilson: Nationalists' identity politics based on sinister false premise

Columnists Johnson has no excuse for turning deaf ear to pleas for cost-of-living help

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Politics As befits current state of politics, PMQs kicked off with a touch of chaos

Politics SNP depute leader backs Ian Blackford over Grady complaint handling

Politics Sturgeon declares end is 'nigh' for Johnson after Cabinet resignations

Politics Ian Blackford says Scotland 'already paying price' for not being independent

Politics The Steamie: Independence bluster, Boris Johnson and SNP bullying

Politics Patrick Grady 'resigns' SNP membership amid police probe

Opinion Sturgeon only speaks out about sleaze when she has no choice - Euan McColm

Columnists Grady case illustrates the authoritarian instincts of the SNP – Brian Wilson

Politics Nicola Sturgeon stands by Ian Blackford despite 'utterly unacceptable' recording

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Politics Blackford 'deeply regrets' sexual misconduct case and apologises for audio leak

Politics SNP MP Patricia Gibson cleared of sexual misconduct after appeal

Politics Blackford urged to explain handling of sexual harassment claims amid legal risk

Politics 'Not in public interest' to disclose misconduct outcomes against SNP ministers

Politics Analysis: SNP is in a mess over Patrick Grady sexual harassment row

Politics SNP MP criticises party over Patrick Grady sexual harassment row

Politics SNP chief whip threatens MPs with criminal action over Blackford recording leak

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Columnists Let's find the route to real change as the Opposition flounders

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