SNP’s Ian Blackford QUITS as leader of Westminster MPs


SNP’s Ian Blackford QUITS as leader of Westminster MPs after months of internal wrangling

  • Ian Blackford says he is standing down as leader of the SNP’s Westminster group 
  • Comes after intense speculation he would face a challenge at AGM next week
  • Mr Blackford will stay on as an MP but could be a blow to Nicola Sturgeon 

By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline

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