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Suella Braverman plays down resignation talk over Northern Ireland Protocol deal

The Home Secretary said she is confident Rishi Sunak is committed to safeguarding Northern Ireland’s place in the UK.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Boris Johnson in line for more taxpayers’ money for Partygate defence

Exclusive: Taxpayers to foot another five-figure bill as government prepares to extend support for former PM for second time

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023

Rishi Sunak won’t do Brexit deal without DUP approval, claim Tory hardliners

Brexiteers confident PM holding off on deal until unionists won over – but Tory moderates say DUP ‘can’t be allowed to hold veto’

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

SNP MSPs turn their back on Kate Forbes and swing behind Humza Yousaf after same sex marriage row

Kate Forbes' campaign is floundering after she was widely criticised for her comments on gay marriage

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023

South Lanarkshire councillors approve budget as Council Tax rises

Proposals include a rise in council tax and investments.

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023

Tributes paid to former Midlothian councillor and miner who was an 'inspiration' to others

Alex Bennett was a former miner and NUM representative who helped others in the battle for compensation for industrial injuries standing up for them at tribunals.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 22, 2023

Legal bid to challenge Met's probe into partygate scandal fails

CAMPAIGNERS have failed to bring a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police over its investigation into the Partygate scandal.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023

How Nicola Sturgeon mastered the art of public image and won support for a decade

With Nicola Sturgeon’s departure, the UK has lost an expert in constructing a public image and winning support across political divides. Sturgeon led the Scottish National Party (SNP) to an unprecedented five electoral victories – three in Westminster and two in her home parliament of Holyrood.

The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023

Regan calls for end to ‘mudslinging’ in SNP leadership race

The statement comes as tensions in the SNP race rose.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

West Lothian councillors warned council tax rise could come back to haunt them

Labour's 5.8 per cent hike in council tax is defended by the party as practical way to maintain services but other backers are unhappy and the Tories have said they won't support it long term.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 22, 2023