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Anyone in SNP who joins Lords should be expelled from party, says ex-MP

ANYONE in the SNP who accepts a seat in the House of Lords should be kicked out of the party, according to a former MP ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16

Is SNP's refusal to sit in House of Lords an 'Achilles Heel' for independence?

SCOTTISH Green co-leader Gillian Mackay has dismissed SNP grandee Ian Blackford’s claim that the lack of pro-independence figures in the House of Lords is an “Achilles heel” for the Yes movement ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11

SNP lacks ‘vision’ under Swinney and needs ‘sea change’ – former MP Cherry

Joanna Cherry spoke out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Evening Standard · Aug 10

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…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2025

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 ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2025

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.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2025

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…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

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…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2025

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…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025

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.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025