Senior SNP figures spend first day of conference on the attack The SNP met in Aberdeen in person for the first time since the pandemic struck. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2022
Ian Blackford attacks Labour over Brexit and insists an independent Scotland will rejoin EU The SNP leader at Westminster told the party's conference that Brexit would "keep on biting" unless an independent Scotland rejoined the EU. Daily Record · Oct 8, 2022
Report: Independence can unleash Scotland’s renewable energy potential A NEW report has revealed how independence could unleash Scotland’s energy potential and be the “equivalent of a new oil boom for… The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2022
SNP says ‘worst yet to come’ under Truss premiership The Conservative Party conference opens on Sunday. The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022
'Out of his depth': Kwarteng urged to quit as Chancellor after destroying economy CHANCELLOR Kwasi Kwarteng is being urged to quit after taking a “wrecking ball” to the UK’s finances. The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2022
SNP demands Kwasi Kwarteng resigns as Chancellor following reports benefits will be frozen Ian Blackford claimed that Tory economic policies would leave "millions of families across the UK in deep distress". Daily Record · Sep 30, 2022
PM and Chancellor to meet budget watchdog boss as market turmoil continues THE embattled Prime Minister and her Chancellor will meet with the head of the Office of Budget Responsibility on Friday, in the latest effort by… The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2022
Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng promise to work ‘closely’ with OBR after meeting amid market turmoil The Prime Minister and Chancellor will “work closely” with the Office for Budget Responsibility in the coming weeks, the Treasury said Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2022
Tories warn Scots will be ‘left behind’ without income tax cuts by SNP ministers Conservative MP John Lamont hailed the ‘radical’ measures in Friday’s mini-budget – though the SNP’s Ian Blackford branded them as ‘nonsense’. The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022
Kevin McKenna's Week: Zander Murray gives a boost to equality ONE of the most uplifting stories the year came from the world of men’s football, often a conduit for fear and loathing. The Gala Fairydean… The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2022
SNP demand cancellation of autumn recess at Westminster THE SNP are demanding an urgent recall of Westminster to allow scrutiny of the UK Government’s “biggest, most reckless right-wing financial… The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2022
Ian Blackford urges King Charles to open Balmoral to the public all year round Usually only limited areas of the castle can be seen and only between April and July. The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2022
SNP chief Ian Blackford slams Celtic fans as 'sickening' for Queen protest banners SNP chief Ian Blackford has slammed Celtic fans for their "sickening" Royal Family protest banners prior to the Queen's funeral. The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2022
Ian Blackford slams Celtic fans for 'sickening' anti-monarchy banner Celtic fans were heard signing "if you hate the Royal Family clap your hands" while a banner with the same message was also unveiled. Daily Record · Sep 22, 2022
The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2022 Karen Matheson hailed for 'moving' rendition of Psalm in Gaelic at St Giles' service SCOTTISH singer Karen Matheson has received plaudits for performing a Psalm in Gaelic during a thanksgiving service for Queen Elizabeth.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2022 The Commons was filled with fury – then came news about the Queen In her first days as premier, Liz Truss was announcing plans for unprecedented spending when politics came to a halt
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022 Royal traditions for proclamation of King and William remembers ‘Grannie’ As the Accession Council was broadcast for the first time, thousands of well-wishers continued to leave floral tributes at sites around the country.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022 Ian Blackford seems to step on Angela Rayner’s foot at Royal proclamation King Charles III has been formally proclaimed monarch at the Accession Council ceremony today
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022 SNP’s Ian Blackford pays tribute to ‘Elizabeth, Queen of Scots’ SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford described the Queen as ‘a steady hand guiding the ship and the perpetual symbol of stability’.
Daily Record · Sep 9, 2022 The Queen's love of Scotland 'cannot be underestimated', says Ian Blackford in Commons tribute The SNP leader at Westminster spoke of the Queen's love of her Balmoral estate and her fondness for all things Scottish.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2022 Ian Blackford pays tribute to Queen whose 'roots in Scotland run deep' SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth in the House of Commons, saying “for many in Scotland, she was Elizabeth,…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2022 'Truss tax' energy plan 'puts profit over people' as price 'freeze' slammed THE Prime Minister’s plans to mitigate catastrophic rises in the cost of living amount to a “Truss tax” which will saddle the country with…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022 Britain’s leaders send messages of support for the Queen Archbishop of Canterbury says prayers of nation are with monarch and PM says whole country will be deeply concerned
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022 Ripple of rumour around the Commons as concern grows for the Queen Nadhim Zahawi slips into chamber during energy debate to deliver message to Liz Truss and then opposition
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022 ‘Prayers of the nation’ with the Queen as UK leaders share ‘deep concern’ Prime Minister Liz Truss said ‘the whole country will be deeply concerned’ regarding the news that the Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral.