‘I think he’s done’: Boris Johnson’s support nosedives after bruising week Ignominy of committee appearance and feeble Brexiter rebellion suggest ex-PM has run out of road, but allies disagree The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023
Forbes would seek ‘very early doors’ talks with Greens if elected SNP leader The Scottish Greens are clear they will not allow any first minister to ‘rip out’ parts of the Bute House Agreement. The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
SNP braces for leadership result after contest opens up divisions Fears of resignations among 72,000-strong membership as party seeks path forward from Sturgeon era The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023
Support for Heathrow third runway must be withdrawn by next First Minister, say Lib Dems The SNP's backing of controversial plans for expansion at Heathrow Airport are 'not compatible' with climate goals, Alex Cole-Hamilton said. Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023
Workers on zero hours contracts could get the right to request regular shifts The change in the law would give employees the right to ask for a predictable working pattern Wales Online · Mar 24, 2023
Quiz of The Week: 18 -24 March Boris Johnson’s political future hangs in the balance after the former prime minister endured a three-hour grilling by MPs about the Partygate scandal. The Week · Mar 24, 2023
Douglas Ross's Scottish Tories refuse to release membership numbers THE Scottish Conservatives have refused to publish their membership numbers ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2023
People Before Profit to stand candidates in every Derry and Strabane District DEA in this year's council election "We are delighted to have such a strong team of candidates standing in every DEA of the Derry and Strabane District Council" Belfast Live · Mar 24, 2023
The SNP: on the verge of collapse? For years, the SNP was “admired, feared and envied” for its iron discipline, said Severin Carrell in The Guardian. But just a few weeks after Nicola Sturgeon’s shock resignation, a once “impregnable political edifice” looks close to collapse. The Week · Mar 24, 2023
Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal formally signed off with EU - despite Tory rebellion Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and the European Commission's Maros Sefcovic agreed to adopt the new Windsor Framework which is aimed at undoing some of Boris Johnson's botched deal Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023
Warning 'a lot of work' needed to tackle poverty and inequality in Northumberland The leader of the council had been discussing his administration's recent achievements Chronicle Live · Mar 24, 2023
Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal for Northern Ireland gets formal sign-off Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and the European Commission’s Maros Sefcovic chaired a meeting on Friday to adopt the new arrangements. The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
Covid victims’ families react to Boris Johnson’s Partygate probe: ‘I missed mother’s last moments’ Boris Johnson endured a tense showdown with MPs over Partygate this week The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
Who will win the next general election? The odds and polls Rishi Sunak is celebrating a sharp fall in inflation to 6.8%, bolstering his pledge to halve the rate by the end of the year. The Week · Mar 24, 2023
Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2023 OPINION - I now think Rishi Sunak is going to win the next election Predicting the future in politics is a notoriously foolish endeavour. So at a dinner on Monday when asked about the next election by an erudite CEO, I took a large swig of red wine before replying. In my humble opinion, I said, Rishi Sunak was going to swing it, before…
Manchester Evening News · Mar 24, 2023 Councillor apologises for conduct in market row meeting - but does not retract all allegations “I fully accept responsibility for my actions and will work to regain the trust and confidence of those who have been affected by my behaviour."
The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2023 Green-SNP deal would 'clearly' end if next FM vetoes part of it, Patrick Harvie says THE governing agreement between the SNP and the Greens would “clearly” come to an end if Scotland’s next first minister chose to renege on…
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023 Two thirds do not believe Johnson’s partygate defence, polling suggests Ex-PM Boris Johnson defended various events, including his birthday party for which he was fined, as being ‘necessary for work purposes’.
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023 Boris Johnson to ‘step up’ campaigning as he ‘braces for worst-case scenario by-election’ A Tory polling guru said the former prime minister would lose his Uxbridge and Ruislip in a by-election
The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2023 'Frustration and nervousness' over lack of SNP leadership polling, expert says A LACK of polling data on the SNP leadership race has left the contenders nervous and pollsters frustrated, a data expert has said.
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023 Greens: Unacceptable for SNP leader to ‘rip out’ parts of Bute House Agreement Speaking on BBC Radio’s Good Morning Scotland programme, Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie said the agreement must not be compromised.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 24, 2023 Councillors back campaign against abuse of local politicians - but admit they need to get their own house in order The LGA says that seven in 10 councillors experienced abuse and intimidation over the last 12 months - undermining democracy; preventing elected members from representing their communities and deterring individuals from standing as candidates.
Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023 Councillor accuses new leadership of Dumfries and Galloway Council of "by-passing the democratic process" Just a matter of days after taking charge of the council administration, the Conservatives group came under scrutiny over its decision-making process
The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023 Behind the smile, smart suits and ‘reasonable’ solutions lies Rishi Sunak the authoritarian ‘Technocrat’ is too benign a label for the PM: his administration is proving just as extreme as those of Truss and Johnson, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023 Over 170 ex-ministers and officials take jobs linked to old policy briefs since 2017 Transparency International says its report raises questions over conflicts of interest in Westminster