Ian Blackford

The Rt Hon Ian Blackford is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Scottish National Party MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, and left the Commons on 30 May 2024.

Parliamentary career

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

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Representations

Ross, Skye and Lochaber [2005 - 2024]
Elected 3 times
7 May 2015 - 30 May 2024
Commons

Party affiliation

Scottish National Party
7 May 2015 - 30 May 2024

Elections contested

Paisley South
6 November 1997
Commons
Ayr
1 May 1997
Commons

House membership

Commons
Ian Blackford
7 May 2015 - 30 May 2024

Opposition posts

SNP Westminster Leader
Opposition Department
20 June 2017 - 6 December 2022
Commons
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Pensions)
Opposition Department
20 May 2015 - 20 June 2017
Commons

Committee memberships

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