The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Conservatives called out for creating 'hand-knitted' cabinet post for Councillor Bob Shields

The council also merged two scrutiny panels after another major decision goes to Provost's casting vote.

Daily Record · Mar 7, 2023

"Beyond awful" - Gary Lineker slams Suella Braverman as Tories unveil asylum seeker plan

Home secretary Suella Braverman has said a plan to prevent migrants using small boats to enter the UK is needed because the asylum system is being “overwhelmed”, with Lineker slamming the claims

Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2023

OPINION - Rishi Sunak’s problem isn’t small boats – it’s everything else

When governments do things, it is often for one of three reasons. The first is that MPs are rational actors seeking re-election, so they try to pass laws that are broadly popular (or they hope will prove to be by the next election) with the median voter, such as subsiding…

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023

Suella Braverman branded a 'liar' over claim 100 million want to come to UK

HOME Secretary Suella Braverman has been accused of “trashing the UK’s reputation” as a place of sanctuary and “racist policies” as she…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

Scottish Tories intervene in SNP leadership race with claims of 'anti-media' attacks

THE Scottish Conservatives have intervened in the SNP leadership race, accusing the candidates of “hysterical” attacks on the media.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

Labour warns Jeremy Hunt to resist 'siren' Tory calls to cut corporation tax

The Shadow Chancellor urged the Government to push ahead with lifting the tax on companies' profits from 19% to 25% when Mr Hunt delivers the Budget next Wednesday

Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2023

Tories take control of Scottish council as Labour blamed for playing 'games'

THE Conservatives have taken control over a Scottish council after Labour’s “constitutional games” were blamed for the collapse of the ruling…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

Sign The Independent’s petition calling on Rishi Sunak to block Boris Johnson giving father a knighthood

We believe Boris Johnson’s attempt to give his father a knighthood is an abuse of a system that is supposed to recognise outstanding contributions to society and public life

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

Lee Anderson joins GB News as a presenter with vow to represent 'silent majority'

DEPUTY Tory chairman Lee Anderson has joined right-wing broadcasting channel GB News as a host and contributor, it has been announced.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

OPINION - Don’t let the honours row distract us from great work of ordinary heroes

Our honours system is front-page news again. Sadly it’s for the wrong reasons — some of the names on former prime minister Boris Johnson’s resignation list have come to light. People also called out David Cameron for the people he honoured. And in the context of her time in office…

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023