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Ian Blackford offers Plaid Cymru 'wise counsel' in transition to government

PLAID Cymru have done the hard part, now they’re onto the even harder part.

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Ian Blackford's decision signals the rise of a new younger generation of politicians

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford, who announced in June 2023 that he did not intend to stand for reelection to his Ross, Skye, and…

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Ian Blackford decides not to stand for Holyrood after 'careful reflection'

Ian Blackford has announced he will not stand as a candidate in next year's Holyrood election

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'I am not a quitter': Kate Forbes opens up on decision to stand down at election

KATE Forbes has insisted she is “not a quitter” after announcing she would not be standing for re-election.

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As Ian Blackford considers a return, it's time to look at political comebacks

Ian Blackford is considering following in the footsteps of John Swinney in making a political comeback after some time away from the limelight. But…

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Ian Blackford to give shock return in Kate Forbes seat 'careful consideration'

IAN Blackford has revealed he is giving “careful consideration” to making a dramatic return to frontline politics ...

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SNP policy should 'embrace the defence industry' in Scotland, say former MPs

JOHN Swinney should change SNP policy to embrace the defence industry, two former senior MPs have said.

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SNP 'will be forced' to change nuclear weapon stance, senior figure claims

THE SNP will "be forced" to change their stance on nuclear weapons with the party's current position "open to challenge", a…

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Ian Murray's words 'not compatible with pledge he signed to us', campaign boss says

SCOTTISH Secretary Ian Murray is failing to keep to a pledge he signed to work towards the abolition of nuclear weapons, the chief executive of the…

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John Swinney responds to Ian Blackford’s call for Trident disarmament rethink

JOHN Swinney has responded to SNP grandee Ian Blackford after he called for the party to change its stance on the unilateral disarmament of the…

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Ex-SNP Westminster leader calls for party to ditch nuclear weapons pledge

A SNP grandee has called for the party to ditch its nuclear disarmament pledge.

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Stephen Flynn news, interviews and updates on the SNP MP and Westminster leader

Get the latest Stephen Flynn news, interviews and updates on the SNP Westminster leader and Aberdeen South MP, including his political career,…

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Stephen Flynn takes on Ian Blackford in Euros charity sweepstake semi-final

IT’S crunch time between the SNP’s former and current Westminster leaders as Stephen Flynn’s England faces off against Ian Blackford’s…

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Ian Blackford slates media reports of 'cautious' backing for John Swinney

IAN Blackford has slated reporting of this backing for John Swinney as “cautious”, insisting the First Minister has his “full support”.

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Ian Blackford defends Nicola Sturgeon's leadership after fierce criticism

IAN Blackford has defended his and Nicola Sturgeon’s leadership of the SNP after fierce criticism from former party politicians.

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Semi-finals confirmed for Euros sweepstake – with bonus prize for beating England

WE’RE now down to just four names in The National’s Euro 2024 charity sweepstake as the semi-finals were confirmed on Saturday night with…

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Stephen Flynn faces off against Alan Cumming in charity sweepstake quarter-finals

SATURDAY will see the last four teams battle it out for a spot in the semifinals with Stephen Flynn’s England taking on Alan Cumming’s…

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Quarter-finals confirmed for Euros sweepstake – and a new prize for beating England

WE’RE now down to just eight names in The National’s Euro 2024 charity sweepstake as the quarter-finals were confirmed on Tuesday night...

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SNP figures go head-to-head in sweepstake as last 16 ties conclude

WITH six of the eight teams now confirmed for the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, today marks the last day of last 16 action.

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Stephen Flynn takes on Chris McEleny in National sweepstake as group stages continue

SCOTLAND might be out the competition but figures across the country will still be supporting their teams in The National’s Euros sweepstake.

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National columnists go head-to-head as Euro 2024 Charity sweepstake continues

TWO National columnists are set to go head to head in The National’s Euro 2024 sweepstake as the group stage action continues.

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Stephen Flynn and Gillian Mackay go head-to-head in Euros charity sweepstake

AS Sunday rolls around, all eyes are on our neighbours from south of the Border as England get their campaign under way ...

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See who's taking part in The National's Euro 2024 charity sweepstake

AS Scotland prepares to take on Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024, The National has launched a charity sweepstake to make things even more…

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Scottish LibDem candidate donated £25,000 to Boris Johnson's Tories

THE LibDem candidate in a key target seat donated £25,000 to the Conservatives under the leadership of Boris Johnson, The National can reveal.

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See the full list of Scottish MPs standing down at the next election

RISHI Sunak confirmed on Wednesday that the next General Election will take place on July 4 after a day of intense speculation.

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