Ian Blackford

The Corran Ferry

Military 'increasingly unlikely' to assist with Highland ferry service

SNP's Patrick Grady, MP for Glasgow North. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

SNP MP found to have sexually harassed teenager planning to stand at election

The picture tweeted by SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

Euan McColm: SNP is now a black comedy amid dread of what may come next

First Minister Humza Yousaf and Justice Secretary Angela Constance back major justice reform legislation (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Readers' Letters: Criminal law reforms are unlikely to work out

Stephen Flynn, the new leader of the SNP at Westminster has been accused of telling Ian Blackford new auditors were in place.

Ian Blackford accuses Stephen Flynn of false assurances about auditors

Stephen Flynn

Flynn admits SNP Westminster group could miss out on £1.2m if deadline missed

A protest against Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine outside the Russian consulate in Edinburgh. The Russian flag can be seen in the background (Picture: Lesley Martin/PA)

Yousaf should call for Putin's diplomats in Edinburgh to be expelled from UK

The Corran Ferry has been out of service since Easter Friday with the military now stepping in to get a replacement vessel up and running. A pedestrian-only service is operating in the meantime. PIC: Creative Commons/Colin.

Military considers replacement for Corran Ferry after breakdown

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks to journalists in the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Analysis: Humza Yousaf's big day 'torpedoed' by arrest of SNP treasurer

Nicola Sturgeon arrives home at the weekend. Picture: Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock

No reason for Nicola Sturgeon to resign as SNP MSP, claims Humza Yousaf

Ian Blackford revealed he knew the SNP auditors quite last year

Blackford defends Nicola Sturgeon and says knew auditors quit last year

Nicola Sturgeon will not return to the Scottish Parliament this week and will take part in proceedings virtually

Nicola Sturgeon to attend parliament virtually amid SNP probe

Nicola Sturgeon

SNP urged to suspend Nicola Sturgeon's membership after 'devastating' video

Ian Blackford

SNP is 'absolutely, categorically' solvent, insists Ian Blackford

The Corran Ferry is likely to be out of action for several weeks with the Scottish Government considering a request for military assistance to get a boat back on the water. PIC: David Dixon/geograph.org

Military to bring west coast ferry back into service in 'coming days'

Ian Blackford, former SNP Westminster Leader condemned the Labour adverts.

Ian Blackford says Labour attack ads about keeping red wall

Nicola Sturgeon announcing her resignation as First Minister at a Bute House press conference on 15 February

Readers' letters: The walls were already closing in on Sturgeon

Picture: David Cheskin

Humza Yousaf set to announce gender legal challenge in next couple of days

Ian Blackford

SNP urged to 'come together' by its former Westminster leader Ian Blackford

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford

UK decision to block gender reforms a 'democratic outrage', says Ian Blackford

The former leader of the SNP at Westminster has appealed for the party to “come together” now it has selected Humza Yousaf.

Tactical voting comments show “Better Together is alive and well” - Blackford

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford. Picture: PA

Humza Yousaf ensures LGBT+ rights will be 'protected', Ian Blackford claims

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn celebrated 100 days in the job on Thursday.

How has Stephen Flynn fared in his first 100 days as SNP Westminster leader?

SNP candidate Ash Regan speaks to media as she launches her leadership bid in South Queensferry. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Ash Regan says she will stay in SNP if leadership bid fails

Ian Blackford claimed candidates for office needed an "appreciation of where Scotland stands" after Kate Forbes said she would have voted against same-sex marriage.

Ian Blackford says candidates must remember where Scotland stands on LGBT rights

Ian Blackford announced the roadmap with Sir Martin Donnelly, former permanent secretary at the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, and Professor Dominic Houlder, of London Business School.

Ian Blackford launches ‘roadmap’ to unlock green, industrial future for Scotland

Kate Forbes has lost support in the race to be the next SNP leader due to her views on social issues (Picture: PA)

Kate Forbes backlash belies SNP's religious ties – Martyn McLaughlin

SNP MPs are sad to see the First Minister resign but insist the party's prospects will not be impacted.

What's the mood among the MPs in Westminster after Sturgeon's resignation?

Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Jane Barlow/pool/Getty Images

Analysis: Only a handful knew of the shockwave about to hit Scottish politics

Picture: Andy Buchanan/PA Wire

Analysis: What do SNP insiders make of the transgender row?

Locals have complained of smelling the eggy stink of hydrogen sulphide gas, which is 'toxic' and potentially 'explosive', wafting from the wrecked barge which is grounded close to homes on the shoreline at Reraig

Wrecked: 'Toxic' barge causing eggy stink and sealife death in Highland bay

Alistair Carmichael accused the Labour party of being "timid" on issues.

Labour party being ‘timid’ allows Lib Dems to lead on big issues, MP claims

Ian Murray

Ian Murray claims removing Ian Blackford shows SNP ‘worried about their seats’

Patrick Grady was found to have acted inappropriately towards a male SNP staff member (Picture: PA)

Patrick Grady's return to SNP fold is roundly and rightly condemned – Scotsman

Patrick Grady was found to have acted inappropriately towards a male SNP staff member.

Patrick Grady has SNP whip restored after suspension over sexual harassment

A man sits outside his destroyed building after bombings on the eastern Ukraine town of Chuguiv on February 24, 2022

Scotsman's review of the year: War in Europe, sport controversy and Oscars slap

Stephen Flynn denied claims of a rift among the SNP Westminster group, and insisted he fully supported the de facto referendum plan for the general election.

Stephen Flynn 'fully supports' Nicola Sturgeon's de-facto referendum plan

Mhairi Black said her party must do more to explain why they believe independence would benefit Scotland.

Mhairi Black says SNP must must do more to explain why party wants indyref2

New SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, left, sits next to his deputy leader Mhairi Black in the Commons (Picture: Jessica Taylor/UK Parliament/AFP via Getty Images)

Kenny MacAskill: After coup, SNP's new Westminster leader should be more radical

Stephen Flynn, new leader of the Westminster SNP group, is watched by his predecessor, Ian Blackford, as he makes a point in the Commons (Picture: House of Commons/PA)

SNP may be delighted by recent polls, but there are hopeful signs for unionists

Ian Blackford has bid farewell to his time as SNP Westminster leader. Picture: PA

Ian Blackford admits ‘degree of anxiety’ among SNP MPs after standing down

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn (left) sitting next to deputy leader Mhairi Black (centre) at Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: Jessica Taylor/UK PARLIAMENT/AFP via Getty Images

Why SNP leadership coup could prove costly for Nicola Sturgeon - Euan McColm

Stephen Flynn

New SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn reveals ‘dynamic’ front bench reshuffle

Mhairi Black is the new SNP deputy Westminster leader.

Who is the new SNP deputy Westminster leader Mhairi Black?

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn (left) sitting next to deputy leader Mhairi Black (centre) at Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: Jessica Taylor/UK PARLIAMENT/AFP via Getty Images

Stephen Flynn denies plotting against SNP predecessor Ian Blackford

New SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn is planning an overhaul of how his front bench works.

Stephen Flynn planning overhaul of how front bench works as two MPs resign

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

Ian Blackford: I believe I would have won if I’d put myself forward in SNP race

Ian Blackford, seen addressing the SNP conference in October, has been forced out as the party's Westminster leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

What Ian Blackford’s defenestration tells us about the SNP – Murdo Fraser

Outgoing SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford

SNP could come to regret early exit of Ian Blackford

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon with Alison Thewliss having a selfie taken during a visit to Gorbals Parish Church

Alison Thewliss ‘would work closer’ with Scottish Government if elected leader

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

Alison Thewliss announces bid to be next SNP Westminster leader

Outgoing SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford won't be missed, says Brian Wilson (Picture: House of Commons/PA)

Brian Wilson: Blackford's SNP group at Westminster were a rabble without a cause

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

Who is Stephen Flynn, and what next for the SNP Westminster group?

Hospital services are under massive pressure

Readers' letters: Think the unthinkable on health insurance

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture date: Wednesday March 9, 2022.

What is the process for choosing a new SNP Westminster leader?

Ian Blackford is stepping down as the SNP's Westminster leader.

Blackford resigns as Westminster SNP leader just weeks after challenger 'coup'

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