Ian Blackford.

Negative coverage has recently attached itself to Ian Blackford over his reported role in the Patrick Grady scandal. A news story from March 2026 alleges that Blackford urged SNP colleagues to give Grady "as much support as possible" following sexual misconduct allegations against him — coverage that directly questions his judgment in prioritising a colleague's position over the concerns of those who raised complaints. The story forms part of a broader narrative about how the SNP handled accusations against one of its own MPs.

Beyond that story, there is almost nothing to report in terms of recent parliamentary activity. Blackford has recorded a 0% voting participation rate, with no votes cast in the current data window, no rebel votes, and no speech data available. Without votes or speeches on record, it is not possible to assess his current policy positions or how closely he tracks the SNP line.

Blackford has represented Ross, Skye and Lochaber since 2015 and previously served as the SNP's Westminster Group Leader, a high-profile role that made him a familiar Commons presence during the Brexit years. His current low-profile activity may reflect changed circumstances following his departure from that leadership role, though the data does not explain the absence of parliamentary engagement. No committee memberships are recorded, and there is insufficient recent news sentiment data to identify any local constituency pattern. Constituents looking for a fuller picture of his current activity will find the public record thin.