Ian Blackford

The Rt Hon Ian Blackford is the Scottish National Party MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, and has been an MP continuously since 7 May 2015. He currently undertakes the role of SNP Westminster Leader.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Ian Blackford, including posts and roles held.

Current

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Representation

Ross, Skye and Lochaber
Elected 3 times
7 May 2015 - Present
Commons

Party affiliation

Scottish National Party
7 May 2015 - Present

Opposition post

SNP Westminster Leader
Opposition Department
20 June 2017 - Present
Commons

Previous

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Elections contested

Paisley South
6 November 1997
Commons
Ayr
1 May 1997
Commons

Opposition posts

Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Pensions)
Opposition Department
20 May 2015 - 20 June 2017
Commons

Committee memberships

Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
16 November 2017 - 29 April 2019
Commons
Petitions Committee
20 July 2015 - 31 October 2016
Commons