SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford will not stand again for the position, he has announced. In a statement released today, Mr Blackford said he told MP colleagues he would not continue in the rol…
's ruling is known and de facto referendum is no longer hypothetical, it is necessary to agree the precise detail of the proposition we intend to put before the country.
"Given the magnitude of these decisions for the SNP, the process of reaching them is one the party as a whole must be fully and actively involved in. "I can therefore confirm that I will be asking our National Executive Committee to convene a special party conference in the new year to discuss and agree the detail of a proposed 'de facto referendum'.
"In the meantime, the SNP will launch and mobilise a major campaign in defence of Scottish democracy because we should be in no doubt that, as of today, democracy is what's at stake."or call 0141 420 5200
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