The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Yousaf defends need for independence minister in Scottish Government

Douglas Ross said the appointment had been made at the expense of ‘key ministerial posts’.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Tories made 'political choice' to delay retirement age decision until next election

The Tories have postponed making a decision on when to raise the pension age to 68 until after the next General Election.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023

Labour would freeze council tax for one year, says Keir Starmer

Party leader says Labour would use windfall tax profits to stop rises, as local election campaign begins

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023

Public gallery cleared at Holyrood as protesters disrupt Yousaf’s first FMQs

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone took the action after business had to be suspended five times.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Humza Yousaf defends appointing dedicated minister for Scottish independence

The new First Minister said he would "make no apology whatsoever for having a minister for independence" after appointing his first Cabinet this week.

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023

Rishi Sunak is quietly ditching promised reforms of the Tory party

Member polls before cabinet meetings are among the junked pledges

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2023

Labour freeze on council tax would include Mayor Sadiq Khan’s share

Sadiq Khan would not be raising City Hall’s share of the council tax this year under a Labour pledge

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2023

Covid-breach Lanarkshire MP Margaret Ferrier faces Commons suspension

Margaret Ferrier could also now face a by-election in her Rutherglen & Hamilton West seat following her widely-criticised actions

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023

Dining across the divide: ‘This man will find common ground with you. I cannot overplay how much I enjoyed his company’

Can a mental health worker and a naval engineer agree on immigration?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023

MP Margaret Ferrier faces 30-day Commons suspension for Covid-19 rule breaches

Margaret Ferrier received a text telling her the test was positive but, instead of isolating, she took a train home the following morning

Wales Online · Mar 30, 2023