Healey warns Labour must ‘get serious’ as leadership row puts ‘credibility at stake’ The Defence Secretary urged colleagues to ‘get serious’ and put Britain’s security before politics. Evening Standard · May 19
Andy Burnham to face Reform’s Robert Kenyon in crucial Makerfield byelection Outcome of contest for seat just outside Wigan could change the course of British politics for years to come The Guardian - UK · May 19
Can Burnham turn ‘Manchesterism’ into a practical offer for government? Roots of idea for ‘ending neoliberalism’ have been growing over many months – with many different influences The Guardian - UK · May 19
John Healey says Labour infighting puts government’s credibility at risk Defence secretary say party has turned in on itself in thinly veiled criticism of Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting The Guardian - UK · May 19
Reform UK Makerfield by-election candidate was 'friends' with neo-fascist leader REFORM UK’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election was formerly “friends” on Facebook with a neo-fascist leader ... The National (Scotland) · May 19
Malcolm Offord skipped new MSP inductions but ‘took the free lunches’ MALCOLM Offord didn’t show up for any first-time MSP induction sessions but took advantage of the free lunches, an MSP has said. The National (Scotland) · May 19
Delusional, desperate and mostly called David, Brexiters gather to lament the Great Betrayal The Freedom Association’s Brexit Unleashed conference in Westminster was largely untroubled by reality The Guardian - UK · May 19
Being First Minister ‘greatest privilege’ of Swinney’s life John Swinney will be sworn in again as First Minister on Wednesday. Evening Standard · May 19
Did Scotland's party leaders just signal a new kind of Holyrood parliament? MEET the new boss, same as the old boss ... The National (Scotland) · May 19
Read John Swinney's full acceptance speech after being re-elected First Minister JOHN Swinney has been re-elected as Scotland’s First Minister after a vote of MSPs in the new Holyrood parliament ... The National (Scotland) · May 19
John Swinney ready to ‘get on with the job’ as he is re-elected First Minister The SNP leader, whose party is the biggest in the Scottish Parliament, was voted back into the role in Holyrood on Tuesday. Evening Standard · May 19
Stop the anonymous briefings and show respect, two ministers tell Labour MPs Yvette Cooper and Jonathan Reynolds urge colleagues to support each other and remember ‘who we’re here to serve’ The Guardian - UK · May 19
'Union of equals claim rings hollow' says new Plaid Cymru First Minister THE First Minister of Wales has said the UK is not a union of equals and vowed to press for a further devolution of powers. The National (Scotland) · May 19
John Swinney elected First Minister in first vote of new Scottish parliament JOHN Swinney has been elected First Minister of Scotland ... The National (Scotland) · May 19
Evening Standard · May 19 Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour's Makerfield by-election candidate as he eyes party leadership New polling suggests the Mayor of Greater Manchester would beat Sir Keir Starmer in a head-to-head Labour leadership fight
The National (Scotland) · May 19 Scottish Labour MSP rolls back on call for 'defeat' of Israel after pressure SCOTTISH Labour have suggested they will not suspend one of their newly elected MSPs after calls for action from a body representing Scotland’s…
Evening Standard · May 19 Ministers accused of putting ‘obstacles’ in way of truth over Mandelson files MPs ordered the publication of documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador earlier this year.
The National (Scotland) · May 19 Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour’s candidate in Makerfield by-election Andy Burnham will be Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election, the party has announced
The National (Scotland) · May 19 Labour deny 'cover up' as Mandelson files 'withheld and redacted' A LABOUR minister has denied a “cover up” as he faced MPs’ fury after confirming crucial documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment…
The National (Scotland) · May 19 Date confirmed for Westminster by-election to fill Stephen Flynn's former seat THE date of the by-election in Stephen Flynn’s former Westminster seat has been confirmed ...
The National (Scotland) · May 19 Labour 'tying itself in knots' over Brexit as Scotland ignored, say Greens LABOUR have been accused of “tying themselves in knots” over Brexit after probable leadership contender Andy Burnham performed a screeching…
Evening Standard · May 19 London Labour figures appear in court over 'plot to rig party candidate selection' Joel Bodmer, Shila Bodmer, Carole Bonner and Gabriel Leroy charged after probe into Labour candidate selection process for Croydon East
The National (Scotland) · May 19 Steph Paton: Leaving with dignity? Was it dignified to watch Israel slaughter Gazans? Despite all protestations from the Labour leadership, it seems that Keir Starmer’s time in Downing Street is coming to an end after all
The National (Scotland) · May 19 Andy Burnham tipped to reward 'ship people smugglers to Scotland' ally with top job ANDY Burnham is tipped to reward the former boss of a dodgy think tank who called for people smugglers to be sent to Scotland with a Government job…
Evening Standard · May 19 Starmer chairs Cabinet as Burnham promises ‘new path’ for the country Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said the Makerfield by-election was ‘the most consequential of our lives’.