Poll reveals why Leave voters are feeling 'Bregret' about their Brexit vote A SURVEY of Leave voters who have changed their minds about Brexit has revealed their reasons for the change of heart. The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2023
Douglas Ross deflects blame with claim he was 'not involved' in Tory chaos DOUGLAS Ross attempted to dodge blame for last year’s unprecedented Westminster chaos saying he and the Scottish Conservatives “were not… The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2023
Mick Lynch claims Tory anti-union laws show they have 'lost the argument' on pay The Tories have been accused of wanting to "close down unions" with their plans to make it tougher for workers to strike. Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023
Tory Transport Secretary admitted anti-strike laws are 'not a solution' THE UK Government has “rubbished” its own plans for anti-strike legislation ... The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2023
London deserves a truly serious rival to Sadiq and it should be Sajid Javid In 16 months, London will vote for its next Mayor. Sadiq Khan confirmed he will be running as the Labour candidate days before Christmas and unless the Tories raise a high-profile candidate in the coming months, Khan will easily win an unprecedented third term in power. Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2023
Junior doctors announce plan for 72-HOUR strike if major vote passes Up to 45,000 junior doctors in England will down tools in March for 72 hours if a major strike ballot passes, the British Medical Association has announced today Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023
Top lawyer tells Mick Lynch the Tory strikes crackdown is 'completely illegal' RMT union chief Mick Lynch says he's ready to fight the Tories' minimum service levels for rail, fire and ambulances through the courts - as they'll 'conscript' his members into work Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023
Starmer may lack Blair’s charisma, but he may well change Britain more than New Labour ever did Without the optimism that carried Labour to power in the 90s, the party now has to go big on reform, says the Guardian columnist Andy Beckett The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2023
Keir Starmer looks to Nicola Sturgeon 'for inspiration', Douglas Ross claims KEIR Starmer looks to Nicola Sturgeon “for inspiration”, Douglas Ross has claimed ... The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2023
Finally, a leader worth listening to - Labour's Sir Keir Starmer The Labour Leader gave a speech yesterday which served as a welcome thawing of hostilities. Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023
'Nobody will come out well from breathtaking airing of royals' dirty laundry in public' Saying nothing and sticking to a “never complain, never explain” strategy in the hope the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will go away, would be viewed as a tacit admission of guilt Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023
900,000 crimes committed by people on bail under Tories, analysis finds Offences committed in England and Wales have included murder, kidnap, and child rape, study of data shows The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023
Some NHS patients waiting 1,000 days for routine surgery, damning figures show It comes after Rishi Sunak used his first speech of the new year to commit to reducing NHS waiting lists but admitted patients are "not getting the care they deserve" - despite 12 years of Tory rule Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023
Kevin McCarthy’s losses couldn’t happen to a more deserving guy On the surface, the House stalemate of choosing a new speaker looks like the firebrands and zealots are in revolt against the GOP “establishment.” But the reality is that the Republican establishment is deader than dead. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023 A centrist pitch from Keir Starmer means he will need to show how he differs from Sunak Labour will not ‘spend its way out of the mess’ but will a more pragmatic approach persuade the core support the party still stands for something?
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023 The Guardian view on Sir Keir Starmer: caught between scaring and inspiring voters Editorial: As post-Thatcherite economic orthodoxy fails, Labour must expand its political imagination
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023 Tory plans for anti-strike law covering NHS and teachers ‘wrong and illegal’, says TUC – as it happened The proposed legislation aims to enforce ‘minimum service levels’ in six key public services
The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2023 Susie McCabe: 'We no longer live in a functioning British democracy' SCOTTISH comedian Susie McCabe has claimed “we are not living in a functioning British democracy anymore” as she cast doubt over whether a de…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023 There’s no point hoping for honesty about Brexit Letters: Brexit was based on nostalgia for a mythical golden age and politicians who can see its failings are afraid to speak out, says Pete Dorey. Plus letters from Michael Ayton and Peter Riddle
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023 Battle of the new year speeches: softly, softly Starmer makes vague Sunak look defeatist Labour leader delivers a bold message of hope while his Tory opposite offers empty, nostalgic imagery
The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2023 Holyrood petition aims to end monarchy's secret lobbying on Scottish laws A PETITION has been lodged at Holyrood demanding the abolition of any and all alterations to Scottish law which have been made after lobbying from…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2023 All the upcoming Scottish independence events and marches in 2025 Events galore are in motion this year to ensure Yes stays top of the agenda and one of the biggest blockades to success is the lack of knowledge…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2023 Yes supporters react as Labour pledge to 'take back control' and satisfy Yes voters WE asked Scottish independence supporters how they feel about Keir Starmer’s plans for a "Take Back Control Bill" as a way to appease…
Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023 Scots council could close 130 public buildings 'to avoid running out of money' Falkirk Council has warned it can no longer afford to maintain all of its buildings as local authorities across Scotland struggle with huge gaps in funding.
Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023 Rail, fire and ambulance staff will be forced to work even if they vote to strike After weeks of threats, Rishi Sunak has now confirmed he'll bring a 'minimum service levels' law to Parliament in the coming weeks to ban some workers from walking out