The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Britain's broken train and bus systems 'costing the North dear', Tories told

Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh will promise to 'spark a northern renaissance' by reversing the Tories' betrayal on Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 and vow to 'turn the page on a decade of decline'

Daily Mirror · Mar 5, 2023

First minister hopefuls clash over continuing SNP’s centre-left policies

Humza Yousaf warns fellow frontrunners to replace Sturgeon in Scotland not to abandon her progressive agenda

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023

Support for Social Democrats surges after Holly Cairns becomes leader

The party is up five points to 9% in the latest snapshot of voter intentions recorded in the Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll.

Irish Mirror · Mar 5, 2023

Fear of Tory grassroots rebellion as MPs are booted out for next election

The axe has fallen for three sitting Conservatives after the removal of three PMs in less than four years

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023

Scotland needs a first minister for a new decade, says Forbes

The Finance Secretary said ‘continuity won’t cut it’ for the next leader of Scotland.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023

NI governance change could be considered if deal not accepted – Heaton-Harris

But the Northern Ireland Secretary said he is a ‘glass half full man’ and is confident the DUP will back the Windsor Framework.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023

SNP boss answers claims about pyjama drama in his party which is being questioned by police over alleged fraud

SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was seen for the first time in months yesterday to be questioned over concerns about voting for the new party leader and an investigation over £600,000 of funds.

Daily Record · Mar 5, 2023

Tory minister mocked for Boris Johnson 'honesty' claim

THE UK Government’s Northern Ireland Secretary has been mocked for claiming he believes Boris Johnson to be “an honest man”.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2023

Starmer urged to publish Sue Gray messages amid Tory anger over move to Labour

The civil servant is expected to submit a formal request on Monday to take on the role of Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023

Rishi Sunak has time to turn the polls around, if the Tories will let him

The Conservatives have bounced back from 20-point poll deficits to win general elections before, but they didn’t have Liz Truss and Boris Johnson to reckon with

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023