KATE Forbes’ departure from Holyrood sets the stage for Stephen Flynn to become the next leader of the SNP, the UK’s top elections guru has said. And her decision to quit could see the Nats avoid ...

She was a politician of rare conviction and capability.

Could former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford run for Holyrood in a bid to replace Kate Forbes?

The Scottish Parliament faces major change next year as a swathe of established politicians leave office.

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford is giving “careful consideration” to running for Holyrood next year. The news ...

The former leader of the SNP at Westminster Ian Blackford has revealed he is being encouraged to seek a shock return to frontline politics ...

Nicola Sturgeon may be stepping down as an MSP next year, but that doesn’t mean she’s done with Scottish politics. Instead it ...

The former leader of the SNP at Westminster has revealed he is being encouraged to seek a shock return to frontline politics ...

IAN Blackford has revealed he is giving “careful consideration” to making a dramatic return to frontline politics ...