Blair Jenkins is the CEO of Yes Scotland. Jenkins is based in the United Kingdom. Jenkins was born in 1957 and educated at Elgin Academy and University of Edinburgh.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Yes Scotland's handling of financial accounts and allegations surrounding missing funds. Blair Jenkins, as chief of the organization, has been at the center of reporting about the campaign's response to a £1.5 million discrepancy, with legal representatives issuing statements denying that former SNP leader Peter Murrell had access to Yes Scotland cash. The organization has handed its accounts to police following complaints related to the alleged missing funds.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1957
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Elgin Academy, University of Edinburgh
- Awards
- Member of the Order of the British Empire, Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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In the News
12 stories- The Independent·
Yes Scotland chief had no knowledge of post about ‘missing’ £1.5m – lawyer
- Perspective Media·
Peter Murrell never had access to Yes Scotland cash, lawyer says
- BBC·
Yes Scotland hands accounts to police after 'missing £1.5m' complaint
- The Times·
Yes Scotland denies Peter Murrell stole independence cash
- Morning Star | The People’s Daily·
Murrell had no access to Yes Scotland accounts, says lawyer| The People’s Daily
- Times & Star·
Yes Scotland statement on Peter Murrell dismissed as ‘weasel words’
- The National Scot·
'Independence dead? Wishful thinking': Blair Jenkins reflects on indyref 10 years on
- The Independent·
Abuse of journalist ‘atypical’, former independence campaign chief says
- Belfast Telegraph·
Abuse of journalist ‘atypical’, former independence campaign chief says
- BBC·
Blair Jenkins: Second referendum will happen but probably not before 2021
- The Guardian·
The Proclaimers donate £10,000 to Scotland's yes campaign
- The Guardian·
Yes Scotland campaigners prepare to make the case for independence
Blair Jenkins: FAQ
- What company does Blair Jenkins lead?
- Blair Jenkins is CEO of Yes Scotland.
- Where was Blair Jenkins educated?
- Blair Jenkins studied at Elgin Academy, University of Edinburgh.