The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

March for independence announced for Scottish capital in April

YES2INDEE has announced it will hold a march for independence in Edinburgh on April 1, days after the new SNP leader will have been selected.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2023

Humza Yousaf pledges to 'bring people together' if elected to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader

The Health Secretary will make a speech in Clydebank today and face questions from the media as his leadership campaign gets underway.

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

Scots councillor investigated after accusing rivals of 'wanting to kill people' during IndyRef debate

SNP's Will Mylet, who represents Paisley East and Central, made the comments at a full council meeting in June.

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

Tory austerity chancellor George Osborne 'must appear at Covid Inquiry' say bereaved

Campaigners have demanded that Mr Osborne, who unleashed a devastating assault on public services after the Conservatives took power in 2010, answers questions over whether this led to thousands of Covid deaths

Daily Mirror · Feb 19, 2023

Tory moderate leader Damian Green rejected as election candidate

Local party executives taking ‘revenge’ over Boris Johnson’s removal, claims grassroots group chair

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023

Celebrating Nicola Sturgeon’s far-reaching impact

Letters: Alex Macleod says the former first minister put Scotland firmly on the front pages, and Linda MacPherson has fond memories of her as a young activist

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2023

Senior Tory Damian Green rejected as candidate in next election

The former deputy prime minister was not selected as the Conservative candidate for the new Weald of Kent seat.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023

Boris Johnson plotting to oust Rishi Sunak so he can return as PM, warns George Osborne

George Osborne accused Boris Johnson of wanting to 'cause trouble' by challenging Rishi Sunak on Brexit. The Tory former chancellor said he would 'hit the PM over the head' over talks on Northern Ireland

Daily Mirror · Feb 19, 2023

Keith Brown rules himself out of SNP leadership race as senior Nationalists pick sides

The justice secretary was considered by some members as a possible replacement for Nicola Sturgeon.

Daily Record · Feb 19, 2023

Keir Starmer must be bold on extra powers for Holyrood if he is to reach SNP voters

Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Keir Starmer must back up his talk of appealing to SNP voters with action

Daily Record · Feb 19, 2023