The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Labour leader Keir Starmer due in Derry as 'peace summit' to take place

The leader of the opposition will address students at John Hume's old school

Belfast Live · Mar 2, 2023

John Swinney to quit Scottish Government after record spell as Deputy First Minister

Swinney, who led the SNP from 2000-2004, has served in a variety of Cabinet positions under Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023

John Swinney to leave government after SNP leadership election

JOHN Swinney is to stand down as a minister following the SNP's leadership election.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2023

SNP MP John Nicolson accused of making 'ignorant racial slur' in Twitter post

The Tories urged John Nicolson to apologise and delete a tweet in which he said that politicians tend to "tandoori themselves" when they do their own makeup.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023

Channel 4 to host live TV debate with SNP leadership candidates

CHANNEL 4 has confirmed plans for a live TV debate between the three candidates in the SNP leadership race.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2023

Keir Starmer 'considers top job for Partygate's Sue Gray' - but PM could block move

The Labour leader is reportedly mulling hiring the top official who authored a report into lockdown-busting parties in No10 during Boris Johnson's Government as his chief-of-staff.

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2023

Government accused of using up MPs’ time with ‘last-minute filler debates’

The SNP’s Commons leader, Deidre Brock, suggested ministers have a light legislative agenda.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

Boris Johnson allies furious as Keir Starmer hires Sue Gray as chief of staff

Friends of former PM say appointment calls into question parliamentary inquiry into whether Johnson misled MPs

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2023

South Ayrshire Council leader 'pleased' to balance books in face of huge savings

Yesterday's budget unveiled a range of savings as well as a council tax rise of five per cent.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023

DUP issues statement after Ian Paisley says Windsor Framework does not meet party's seven tests

A report from a unionist think tank involving Ian Paisley and Jamie Bryson has rejected the Windsor Framework

Belfast Live · Mar 2, 2023