The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Zahawi’s job hangs by a thread as Sunak orders an inquiry

There held at one time a truism in British politics, that scandals involving Labour MPs related to money while those linked to Conservatives were more often about sex. This weekend went some way to dispelling that belief.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2023

Right to strike 'a fundamental human right' claims Liverpool Labour leader

A motion has been laid down by Cllr Liam Robinson

Liverpool Echo · Jan 23, 2023

Ex-Lord Mayor claims councillors are 'publicly humiliated and ridiculed'

Anna Rothery had hoped for Liverpool Council members to back her debate

Liverpool Echo · Jan 23, 2023

Sturgeon calls on Zahawi to resign over tax penalty

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak instructed his ethics adviser to investigate the former chancellor.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Tories 'testing the water' for two-tier NHS, ex-PM Gordon Brown claims

The former Labour Prime Minister made the remarks after Rishi Sunak proposed charging patients for missed NHS appointments in the summer and ex-Health Secretary Sajid Javid also raised the prospect of charges

Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon pledges to publish her tax returns amid calls for Nadhim Zahawi to resign

The First Minister insisted her annual salary of £163,229 was her only source of income.

Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023

Kemi Badenoch declines invitation to Holyrood committee over gender reform row

KEMI Badenoch has declined a Scottish Parliament committee's invitation to give evidence on the UK Government's decision to block gender reforms…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2023

Northumberland Conservatives accused of 'having secrets' over looming budget by ex-council leader

There were calls for the various parties on the council to work together more closely on next year's budget

Chronicle Live · Jan 23, 2023

Scottish Labour criticised as ex-MSP who made ‘sexist’ remarks put on MP shortlist

Frank McAveety apologised for comments made in Holyrood meeting in 2010 about 15-year-old girl

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023

Former Labour MSP quits race to be general election candidate in Glasgow amid bitter contest

EXCLUSIVE: Frank McAveety was in line to be a candidate in the city's east end but a botched selection process led to him dropping out.

Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023