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Labour is letting down Britain’s children, says National Education Union leader

Daniel Kebede tells his members that detail in new policies ‘just does not deliver’ and schools are ‘running on empty’

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Swinney: Rooting out predators from party is more important than independence

The SNP leader was speaking after a candidate was sacked over claims she did not act on allegations about sex offender Jordan Linden.

Evening Standard

Tories would restore Scottish education to its ‘world-leading status’ – Findlay

The Scottish Conservative leader said the SNP had ‘trashed’ Scottish education during its nearly two decades in power.

Evening Standard

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Anas Sarwar: If Joani Reid has done anything wrong she should quit as MP

The Scottish Labour leader said ‘if there was any hint of any wrongdoing at all’ then she should step down as an MP.

Evening Standard

Scottish Greens candidate row has been ‘difficult’ for all involved – co-leader

Ross Greer said he was ‘confident’ that Maggie Chapman will be re-elected in the north east region.

Evening Standard

Lib Dems call for 10p fuel duty cut to help motorists with Iran living costs

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey also called for a 10% cut in rail fares to help travellers with cost-of-living pressures.

Evening Standard

Scottish Greens on verge of historic result, says Gillian Mackay

The Greens co-leader was speaking as the party launched its Holyrood election campaign in Edinburgh on Thursday.

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‘People need hope’: Greens court voters in battle for north-east council seats

Former Labour mayor Jamie Driscoll aims to win central Newcastle ward after defecting to the Green party

The Guardian - UK

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

The party, whose parliamentary leader is Jeremy Corbyn, will back 250 candidates, focusing on urban areas

The Guardian - UK

Greens to pledge free bus travel for all as they launch campaign

The party will promise to expand on the policy they championed while in government.

Evening Standard

Swinney calls on PM to recall House of Commons to deal with UK energy ‘crisis’

Scotland’s First Minister said Keir Starmer was ‘sleepwalking’ into an ‘unprecedented energy crisis’.

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch pledges to fully axe carbon tax if Tories regain power

The Tory leader said she would get rid of the emissions trading scheme which was brought in by a Conservative government in 2021.

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London Green Party election candidate quits after sharing Golders Green arson attack conspiracy theory

Tope Olawoyin, who was due to stand for the Havering Green Party, has withdrawn from the council elections on May 7

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Royal Navy captain steps back from duties over link to MP whose husband faces China spy claims

Joani Reid MP reportedly swapped flirtatious messages with senior officer in charge of nuclear-armed submarine

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Reform could rerun ‘racist’ attack ad against Anas Sarwar

A party candidate said he could not rule out re-airing the ad that claimed the Scottish Labour leader would prioritise Pakistani people.

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Starmer signals need for closer ties with EU in light of Iran oil crisis ‘storm’

Britain’s “long-term national interest requires closer partnership with our allies in Europe”, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

The Guardian - UK

Reeves criticises Trump for starting Iran war with no ‘clear plan’ to get out of it – as it happened

‘I’m angry that Donald Trump has chosen to go to war in the Middle East,’ chancellor says

The Guardian - UK

Energy crisis: why ‘keep calm but cut down’ may be a better message for Labour

Government keen to avoid panic as oil price surges, but perhaps households need advice on reducing consumption

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SNP push for independence would only bring joy to despots like Putin – Findlay

The Scottish Conservatives have hit out at what they called the SNP’s ‘weird and wacky ideas’.

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End ‘ridiculous’ royal tax breaks, Greens urge in election pledge

The party it was unfair the ‘scandal-ridden’ family were given perks while costs were soaring for regular people.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Welsh language learning: cultural shifts can deliver a bright future for Cymraeg

Editorial: As Plaid Cymru leads in polls ahead of Senedd elections in May, grassroots enthusiasm for one of its historic causes is growing

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage’s biggest problem? Donald Trump

Nearly a quarter of voters cite Reform leader’s support for US president as main reason against voting for his party

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Karl Turner ‘surprised and disappointed’ to have Labour whip suspended

The MP for East Hull said it was ‘clear’ the removal was due to his stance on jury trial reforms.

The Guardian - UK

Opaque party funding affects all of British politics

Letters: Readers respond to an article about Labour’s attempt to clean up donations to political parties

Evening Standard

Cole-Hamilton opens door to helping Sarwar become first minister

But the Scottish Liberal Democrat leader said there were no deals or alliances going into the Holyrood election.

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