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PM Burnham will ‘engage’ on further devolution to Scotland, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader spoke after face to face talks with Andy Burnham on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Green London council accused of 'inciting antisemitism' over Israel de-twinning plans

Following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in 2023, calls to end the ‘sister cities’ partnership have grown increasingly loud

Evening Standard

How many of Andy Burnham's Cabinet are Labour Friends of Israel backers? See the list

MORE than a third of Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet are supporters of an influential Labour Party pro-Israel lobbying group, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

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Angela Rayner refuses to give back £17,000 severance package as she makes return to Cabinet

The former Deputy Prime Minister was forced to quit in September after admitting that she failed to pay £40,000 in stamp duty when buying her seaside flat in Hove

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham blocks Scottish media access during first official visit to Scotland

Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to "always" stay close to the people not one week ago. But a lot can change in six days ...

The National (Scotland)

Jackie Baillie claims Anas Sarwar's Lords appointment is 'about rewarding talent'

SCOTTISH Labour's acting leader has described Anas Sarwar's appointment in the House of Lords as an "offer you can't…

The National (Scotland)

Green London councillor cleared over David Lammy 'coconut' comments

An investigation has found Cllr Hau-Yu Tam did not breach the Council’s Code of Conduct when she retweeted posts on her X account, which included criticisms of Israel and Zionism

Evening Standard

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Voices: Andy’s Angels: Is Burnham’s Labour good for women?

INDEPENDENT WOMEN: In this week's Independent Women newsletter, Victoria Richards argues that the male-heavy line-up under Andy Burnham shows women are still being quietly shut out of power in Labour

The Independent UK

Scottish Labour begins search for new leader as Sarwar joins UK Government

Anas Sarwar is leaving Holyrood to become a trade minister in Andy Burnham’s Government.

Evening Standard

Read Anas Sarwar's statement on quitting Holyrood to join the Lords in full

ANAS Sarwar’s journey to the House of Lords has been confirmed, with the UK Government announcing on Wednesday evening that he would become a…

The National (Scotland)

Who is Miatta Fahnbulleh, the radical-thinking new UK energy secretary?

Selection of economist formerly at helm of green thinktank marks continuation of decarbonising Miliband era

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Burnham pauses early prisoner release scheme due to start in September – as it happened

New PM says no prisoners will be released under the policy until there is an urgent review of scheme

The Guardian - UK

Anas Sarwar breaks silence on 'shameful' appointment as government role confirmed

ANAS Sarwar has spoken out after his appointment to the House of Lords and as a trade minister was confirmed by Downing Street.

The National (Scotland)

Oil prices near $100 a barrel after US attacks Iran and Houthis hit tankers in Red Sea – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as traders fear attacks from Yemen and Iran creating ‘two-chokepoint problem’

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Family announces public memorial for Ann Widdecombe later this year

The 78-year-old Reform UK spokeswoman and former Tory minister was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon on July 9.

The Guardian - UK

Nobody in Europe knows or cares what Kemi Badenoch thinks. That’s a big mistake

The opposition leader wants to pull the UK out of the ECHR, wrecking treaties from the Good Friday agreement to the Gibraltar deal, says economics commentator Simon Nixon

The National (Scotland)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Scotland but 'will not discuss referendums'

NEW Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Scotland on Thursday, but has insisted he will not discuss “constitutional changes like referendums”…

Evening Standard

Burnham to meet Swinney for first time as Prime Minister during Scotland visit

The Labour leader will travel north of the border for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Evening Standard

Badenoch to urge Burnham to rule out tax rises to pay for ‘spending spree’

Mrs Badenoch will set out her response to Andy Bunrham’s first days in office in a speech in central London.

Evening Standard

Monica Lennon ‘not going to rule out’ Scottish Labour leadership bid

Monica Lennon, who is not yet an MSP, is among the favourites to replace Anas Sarwar when he heads to the House of Lords.

The Guardian - UK

‘He knows what he’s doing’: Burnham’s off-the-cuff remarks inspire headlines and headaches

New PM’s conversational tone is markedly different to his predecessor’s, but carries risk of sowing confusion

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Andy Burnham and devolution: it takes a powerful centre to decentralise power

Editorial: When it comes to driving an agenda from No 10, the prime minister seems to have learned important lessons from his predecessor’s failure

The National (Scotland)

Monica Lennon speaks on Scottish Labour leadership bid after Anas Sarwar's exit

FORMER Scottish Labour leadership contender Monica Lennon has not ruled out a second bid for the position after Anas Sarwar quits Holyrood to join…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood officials urged to change rules to punish MSPs 'who fuel racism in Scotland'

THE Scottish Greens have called for a review of the Holyrood code of conduct after recent comments made by Reform MSPs amid anti-immigration…

The National (Scotland)

How the making of 'Lord Anas Sarwar' tells you everything about today's Labour

ANAS Sarwar’s ascent to the House of Lords is great news for young Scottish kids ...

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