The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien to face motion of no confidence

People Before Profit announced their plan to table the motion at the Dail Business committee meeting this morning, and the vote will take place next Wednesday

Dublin Live · Dec 9, 2022

SNP Westminster revolt continues as Chris Law quits frontbench post

Chris Law is the third SNP MP to quit a frontbench post in the wake of Stephen Flynn's election as Westminster leader.

Daily Record · Dec 9, 2022

New poll suggests Welsh Labour has largest lead in nearly a decade with Conservative support tumbling

The poll suggests Mark Drakeford's party would win more than half the Senedd seats if an election was held now

Wales Online · Dec 9, 2022

Tory MP plots law change to strip Harry and Meghan of their royal titles

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely asked why Harry continues to use his title of Duke, while 'at the same time trashes the institution of monarchy and his family'

Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022

Unionist meltdown over 'fraud' after poll shows independence support at 56 per cent

SINCE the Supreme Court ruled that Westminster – not Scotland – must decide when and if a second independence referendum is held, the polls…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2022

Mhairi Black asks PM for clarity on democratic route to IndyRef2

Ms Black was elected as the SNP’s deputy Westminster leader this week.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

Jeremy Hunt fails to quash claims Treasury vetoed pay offer that may have averted rail strikes – as it happened

Chancellor did not contest claim when asked whether his department blocked a pay rise of around 10% for rail workers

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022

New permanent chief executive appointed for Tameside council

Sandra Stewart, who was formerly the council’s monitoring officer and head of governance and pensions, will now be the permanent chief executive after filling the role on an interim basis.

Manchester Evening News · Dec 9, 2022

The 12 strikes of Christmas as potential ONE MILLION workers fight for fair pay

In the run-up to Christmas there will be strikes on railways, roads, buses and airports. Nurses, ambulance staff, paramedics and postal workers will also walk out, with many losing pay as a result

Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022

Netanyahu Requests More Time to Form Government

Israel's incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested on Thursday from President Isaac Herzog a full 14-day extension to present the new government. "Some issues related to roles have yet to be agreed upon" in coalition negotiations, Netanyahu wrote in the letter to Herzog. “We are in the midst of negotiations…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 9, 2022