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Ian Blackford

Ian Blackford was a Scottish National Party (SNP) candidate in Ross, Skye and Lochaber constituency in the UK Parliamentary general election. They were elected with 19,263 votes.

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Ian Blackford's policies

Statement to voters

Ian Blackford lives on Isle of Skye with his wife Ann where they own and run a croft.

Full statement

Their children have all entered adult hood and have left home. Ian has a long history of working in the financial sector working with businesses in Scotland and Europe.

Since his Election to Westminster Ian has been appointed as the SNP spokesperson on Pensions.

Ian was born in Edinburgh, he first joined the SNP in the late 70s. Ian has held a variety of positons in the SNP including membership of the National Executive Committee.

As a keen football supporter Ian is frequently seen at Easter Road supporting Hibernian FC, he also travels extensively as a fan of the national football team.

This statement was added by Ian Blackford, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.

Record in office

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Ian Blackford online

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https://www.snp.org/ian_blackford

Ian Blackford's elections

Date Election Party Results Position
2019 Ross, Skye and Lochaber: UK Parliamentary general election Scottish National Party (SNP) 19,263 votes (elected) 1st / 7 candidates
2017 Ross, Skye and Lochaber: UK Parliamentary general election Scottish National Party (SNP) 15,480 votes (elected) 1st / 6 candidates
2015 Ross, Skye and Lochaber: UK Parliamentary general election Scottish National Party (SNP) 20,119 votes (elected) 1st / 7 candidates

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