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Ian Blackford Decides Not to Stand in Kate Forbes' Seat at Holyrood 2026 Election

Ian Blackford, former SNP Westminster leader, declines to run despite supporter calls and leaves the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch seat open for new candidates in 2026 election.

Summary by The Scotsman
He had been giving ‘serious consideration’ to a run for the Scottish Parliament

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The ScotsmanThe Scotsman
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Ian Blackford decides not to stand in Kate Forbes' seat at Holyrood 2026 election

He had been giving ‘serious consideration’ to a run for the Scottish Parliament

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The NationalThe National
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Ian Blackford decides not to stand for Holyrood after 'careful reflection'

Ian Blackford has announced he will not stand as a candidate in next year's Holyrood election

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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scottishdailyexpressscottishdailyexpress
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Ian Blackford won't stand at Holyrood in 2026 but doesn't rule out future return

The SNP hierarchy was left stunned when Kate Forbes announced she was stepping down and now another big-hitter has opted against a run

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Daily RecordDaily Record
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Ian Blackford rules out running for Holyrood next year after Kate Forbes quits

The former SNP Westminster leader had been encouraged to stand in place of Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Daily Record broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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