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The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

SNP leadership hopeful defends private school decision by saying she is a 'mother first'

The Daily Record asked Ash Regan about a decision that first came to light in 2015

Daily Record

SNP leadership contender calls for Nicola Sturgeon's husband to quit as party chief executive

Ash Regan said having a husband and wife team at the top of an organisation would not be accepted in the business world

Daily Record

Marvin Rees denies Bristol City Council 'intimidates, gaslights and bullies' SEND children's parents

The lord mayor pleaded for the debate to be civil after ferocious attack by opposition councillor

Bristol Post

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Could SNP and Green MSPs block Kate Forbes from becoming first minister?

A SMALL number of SNP MSPs wouldn’t vote to allow Kate Forbes to become first minister should she win the party’s leadership contest, according…

The National (Scotland)

'Handsome Granda' wins Aberdeen by-election after bizarre campaign

A LABOUR candidate who styled himself as the “handsome granda” has won an Aberdeen council by-election.

The National (Scotland)

Ash Regan launches SNP leadership campaign with letter to the movement

Regan said her plan to achieve independence is a “voter empowerment mechanism” and that it is “slightly” different from the de facto plan

The National (Scotland)

Bermondsey was the dirtiest, most violent British election of the 20th century – and we can learn from it today

I suffered vile homophobia and more than 100 assaults before the poll, 40 years ago. But I also learned the value of grassroot politics, says writer and activist Peter Tatchell

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Derry Deputy Mayor will not seek re-election at this year's council elections

"It has been an honour and privilege to represent the people of Ballyarnett on our council for over a decade"

Belfast Live

Humza Yousaf facing questions after former minister said he 'asked to skip' same-sex marriage vote

Former health secretary Alex Neil said that Yousaf arranged a ministerial meeting 19 days in advance to avoid voting because religious leaders had put him under pressure.

Daily Record

Sturgeon’s husband running SNP leadership race ‘a conflict of interest’ – Regan

SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan officially launched her campaign on Friday.

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes: What is the Free Church of Scotland and what are its beliefs?

Scottish finance secretary current favourite to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader

The Independent UK

Who is Ash Regan? The SNP gender rebel aiming to unite independence parties

MSP quit her role as community safety minister in 2022

The Independent UK

Hopes grow for Northern Ireland Brexit deal as Tory MPs ordered to attend Commons on Monday – as it happened

Rishi Sunak would be expected to hold final discussions with Ursula von der Leyen before making any formal announcement

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool opposition groups join forces to oppose Labour budget

Greens, Liberals and Independents make significant intervention that could hint at an electoral pact in May

Liverpool Echo

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The Independent UK

Scotland should have tolerance as ‘ruling ethic’ – SNP leadership hopeful Forbes

Ms Forbes is running to be Scotland’s next first minister but has come in for criticism over her religious beliefs.

Daily Record

Council bosses warned 5.8 per cent council tax rise will 'come back to haunt them'

The SNP has warned councillors the rise - one of the highest in the country - is 'astonishing'

The Independent UK

SNP has dismantled Yes movement since 2014 and I will change that, says Regan

The SNP will launch her campaign for the party leadership later on Friday.

Manchester Evening News

Stockport council tax bills to rise by 4 per cent - but more kids will get free school meals and every neighbourhood will get £10k for community projects

The Lib Dems’ proposals were approved despite opposition from the Tories, with no parties tabling an alternative budget or any amendments

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Ex MSP says Humza Yousaf missed equal marriage vote 'due to pressure from mosques'

A FORMER SNP cabinet minister has said that Humza Yousaf’s account of missing a key vote on equal marriage is “not true”.

The National (Scotland)

Pay rise for MPs is 'wholly inappropriate', says Alba MP

A PAY rise for MPs is "wholly inappropriate" and "frankly insulting", according to local MP Neale Hanvey.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway Council likely to raise council tax to tackle £12.9 million budget shortfall

Political groups are looking to balance the books while still providing the maximum amount of public services

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway records 570 cases of fly-tipping in just one year

The shock figures have been branded "wholly unacceptable" by local MSP Finlay Carson

The National (Scotland)

Nominations close in SNP leadership race with three names on the ballot

NOMINATIONS for the SNP leadership race will close on Friday, with three candidates expected to be put to the membership.

Reuters

Scotland's next leader faces battle to unite country and party

Three candidates will fight it out to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland's next leader, with the winner facing the daunting task of uniting a country divided over its future and a party fracturing over how to pursue another independence vote.

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes most popular to succeed Nicola Sturgeon, shows poll of SNP supporters

Nearly one-third Scots favoured Forbes, putting her ahead of rivals Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan

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