The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

After Sturgeon, what remains of Scotland’s independence bid?

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, both below 40, are standing to succeed Sturgeon.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2023

SNP leadership hopeful Kate Forbes insists having children outside of marriage is 'wrong'

The finance secretary has come under increasing pressure to explain whether her socially conservative views would impact on her ability to lead the country.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023

Rees-Mogg wades in as Brexiteers told to give Sunak ‘space’ on Northern Ireland

There were warnings of potential ministerial resignations as fresh high-level talks were arranged with the European Union.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

What Bristol City Council's opposition Conservatives want to do with your money

The group has tabled budget amendments to reverse proposed new car parking charges and higher waste collection fees

Bristol Post · Feb 21, 2023

What Bristol City Council's opposition Greens want to do with your money

The biggest group on the council has tabled two amendments to Marvin Rees's budget

Bristol Post · Feb 21, 2023

SNP hopeful Kate Forbes on backfoot in row over gay marriage

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has said her campaign to replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister is “absolutely not over” despite a backlash over her equal marriage views.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023

Will Jeremy Hunt’s budget cut UK debt or help the public sector?

Surprise surplus lands the chancellor with a dilemma – but he is unlikely to listen to calls to change course

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023

Budget boost for Hunt as economy shows £5.4bn monthly surplus

The UK’s public finances bounced back despite “substantial spending” on energy support schemes, record debt interest and one-off EU payments

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023

De facto referendum plan 'not out of the question', says Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf said a de facto referendum on Scottish independence is 'not out of the question'

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2023

Why did Humza Yousaf miss the Scottish Parliament's final equal marriage vote?

GAY marriage has been hailed as one of the Scottish Parliament’s proudest achievements – but it is still a sticking point for some MSPs.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2023