Ian Blackford

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Ian Blackford is one of the most recognisable Scottish politicians. Born in Edinburgh, Mr Blackford was educated at Royal High School and started his career in banking for NatWest. He was elected as SNP MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber in 2015 and served as SNP Westminster leader from 2017-2022.

Ian Blackford: prominent SNP MP to step down at next election

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn says the Westminster group could miss out on more than £1 million if it fails to file accounts by the end of May. (Credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

SNP Westminster could miss out on £1.2m funding if deadline missed

Stephen Flynn’s appointment as SNP Westminster leader is a move away from staunch Sturgeon ally Ian Blackford. (Credit: PA

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Stephen Flynn, MP for Aberdeen South, has been announced as the SNP’s new Westminster group leader. (Credit: Parliament)

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Stephen Flynn, Mhairi Black, Alison Thewliss and Alyn Smith are all possible candidates to replace Ian Blackford as SNP Westminster leader. (Credit: Parliament)

The MPs who could replace Ian Blackford as SNP Westminster leader

Ian Blackford, SNP Westminster Leader after speaking at the SNP conference at The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) in Aberdeen , Scotland. Picture date: Saturday October 8, 2022.

Ian Blackford to resign as SNP’s Westminster leader

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer will face off in PMQs. Credit: NationalWorld

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A man has died after a series of incidents in Skye and Dornie, in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

Man in court facing murder charge after shootings in Skye and Lochalsh

SNP MP Patrick Grady pictured in the Commons (Photo: PA)

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Over 40 Ukrainian orphans have been rescued and taken to safety in Znin, Poland.

Group of orphans who fled Ukraine war arrive in Scotland

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Boris Johnson faced MPs at PMQs.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions

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PMQs saw Sir Keir Starmer compare Boris Johnson and the chancellor to the characters in the film Thelma and Louise.

Keir Starmer compares Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to Thelma & Louise

Ian Blackford was asked to withdraw from the House during heated scenes in the Commons.

Ian Blackford told to leave House of Commons over Boris Johnson claims

Boris Johnson faced an angry reaction in the House of Commons (Photos: PA)

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Boris Johnson has been accused of body shaming the SNP’s Ian Blackford.

Boris Johnson accused of ‘body shaming’ SNP’s Ian Blackford at PMQs

Metropolitan Police have said that they will not be investigating alleged Covid breaches which took place at Downing Street in December 2020. (Credit: Getty)

Police will not investigate allegations of illegal Number 10 parties

Boris Johnson is accused of hosting Christmas parties at No.10 last year while London was under strict tier three restrictions. (Credit: Getty)

Boris Johnson accused of breaking 2020 Covid rules with Xmas parties

Critics say the deal could threaten thousands of UK farmers.

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