Millions of Scots ‘paying the price’ for tax allowance freeze – SNP SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan said the policy ‘disproportionately affects low-income workers’. Evening Standard · Aug 26
Andy Burnham must deliver emergency budget to ‘reverse damage’, says SNP SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan is calling on Mr Burnham to deliver an emergency cost-of-living budget when he enters No 10. Evening Standard · Jul 19
Stephen Flynn calls for emergency financial support as UK faces ‘cliff edge’ The SNP Westminster leader warned that without action from Westminster the UK could be facing ‘economic catastrophe’. Evening Standard · Apr 30
Keir Starmer has had ‘500 days of failure’ in office, says SNP SNP Westminster deputy leader Pete Wishart highlighted issues such as pensioner winter fuel payments and the two-child benefit cap. Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025
Swinney will ‘absolutely’ serve five years as First Minister if SNP wins in 2026 The SNP leader made clear he would serve a full five-year term if his party wins next May’s Scottish Parliament election. The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
'Scotland is watching': Stephen Flynn presses Labour on Grangemouth nationalisation SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has questioned the UK Business Secretary on whether the UK Government would back the nationalisation of… The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2025
Stephen Flynn denies he told Ian Blackford a new SNP Westminster auditor was in place weeks ago The current and former SNP Westminster leaders are disputing what was said in an April 7 phone call. Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon reacts to election of new SNP Westminster leadership team NICOLA Sturgeon has congratulated Stephen Flynn and Mhairi Black after they were elected the SNP’s new Westminster leader and deputy… The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2022
Stephen Flynn elected SNP Westminster leader as Aberdeen South MP replaces Ian Blackford The Aberdeen South MP will face Rishi Sunak at Prime Minster’s Questions on Wednesday Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2022
Blackford stands down as SNP Westminster chief to allow for ‘fresh leadership’ Nicola Sturgeon thanked Ian Blackford for his ‘diligence, tenacity, friendship and loyalty’. The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022
Who could replace Ian Blackford as SNP Westminster leader? The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber said in a statement on Thursday that he will not seek re-election at the party's AGM next week. Daily Record · Dec 1, 2022
Scotland reacts to Ian Blackford's decision to step down as SNP Westminster leader SNP MPs have been reacting to the news that Ian Blackford will not be standing again to serve as the party’s leader in Westminster. The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2022
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford to step down from role He said he will continue as the MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber. The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022
Ian Blackford to step down as SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford will be resigning as SNP Westminster leader. The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2022
Daily Record · Nov 2, 2022 Rishi Sunak fails to commit to raising benefits in line with inflation despite SNP pressure The Prime Minister was quizzed by SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford on whether he would boost Universal Credit and state pensions at a time of soaring inflation.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022 Sunak will be just as bad as Johnson for Scotland, says Ian Blackford The SNP Westminster leader’s comments come after Boris Johnson’s dramatic withdrawal from the Tory leadership contest.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2022 Starmer urged to submit motion of no confidence in ‘disastrous’ Tory government SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has written to the Labour leader, calling on him to table a no confidence motion.
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 6, 2022 Ian Blackford calls for General Election with Liz Truss set to enter Downing Street A GENERAL election should be held sooner rather than later after Liz Truss enters Downing Street, according to SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2022 'If we can't afford tattie scones, we're in a bad place': Bakers' fears over soaring prices THE maker of the famous Killie pie fears people may stop buying rolls, cakes and tattie scones as prices soar and energy bills threaten to become…
Daily Record · Jun 27, 2022 Ian Blackford denies claims he was involved in bullying SNP staff member The under-fire SNP Westminster leader robustly denied claims that he badly treated a SNP staffer amid alleged claims by a complainant that he was “manhandled”.
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022 Patrick Grady resigns SNP membership amid police inquiry The MP was suspended from Westminster for two days after he was found to have acted inappropriately towards a male SNP staff member.
Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022 Patrick Grady's victim hits out at SNP MPs for not offering support over sex harassment case The victim has pinned the blame on SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford for urging Nationalists to show support for the Glasgow North MP after he was found guilty by Commons authorities.
Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022 Patrick Grady's victim slams Ian Blackford over 'publicity stunt' statement as he calls for him to quit The SNP Westminster leader released a statement earlier tonight stating that he "deeply regrets" what happened to the staff member who was 19 at the time of the incident.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022 Blackford says lessons will be learned after MP’s ‘inappropriate’ behaviour SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford announced an external review of support for staff after MP Patrick Grady behaved inappropriately.