Minister admits using ‘choice words’ towards Douglas Ross, but not assault A senior Scottish Government source told journalists Jamie Hepburn would not be sacked. Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
Tory MSP Douglas Ross to report allegation of assault by minister to police He claims he was assaulted by Jamie Hepburn in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
Plaid leader accuses Reform of trying to silence Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru, said voters need to understand what is at stake ahead of the Welsh Parliament elections next May. Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
SNP mark 11th indyref anniversary calling for 'fresh start' for Scotland SCOTLAND “deserves the chance for a fresh start”, the SNP have said, to mark the eleventh anniversary of the independence referendum. The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025
Swinney was ‘representing Scotland’ at state banquet for Trump, says minister An SNP MP had earlier suggested attending the event could show support for ‘genocide in Gaza’. Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
Tax rises in, two-child limit out: what Resolution Foundation’s boss is urging Reeves before budget Pensions triple lock should also go, says Ruth Curtice, a former civil servant who says it’s ‘nice to be allowed to say what you think’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025
The Guardian view on Labour and the economy: the legacy was grim but voters need hope, not excuses Editorial: The prime minister and the chancellor are running out of time to convince their own MPs that they have a plan to turn things around The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025
Yvette Cooper left red-faced as post slating Donald Trump resurfaces Yvette Cooper has been left red-faced after old messages in which she called Donald Trump “childish and destructive” have resurfaced ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2025
Calls for Holyrood 'Building Bridges With Israel' group to be suspended THERE are mounting calls for Holyrood’s ‘Building Bridges With Israel’ cross-party group (CPG) to be suspended amid the ongoing genocide in… The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2025
Irish MP will not be expelled for wearing blackface, say Social Democrats Eoin Hayes apologised for ‘huge mistake’ of dressing up as Barack Obama at 2009 Halloween party The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025
I left the Tommy Robinson rally with the worrying realisation: this movement is only going to get bigger Some in Whitehall were aggressive, some openly racist – but more still felt this far-right gathering was the only place they could be heard, says Guardian journalist Helen Pidd The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025
Leaked texts show Tory MSP begging Reform campaigner not to stand in election LEAKED texts have revealed that Aberdeen Tory MSP Liam Kerr privately begged a local Reform UK campaigner not to stand ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2025
Tube talks: RMT criticises TfL's efforts to prevent more strikes as 'a slide show with no negotiations' ‘There was no offer made, no negotiations, no interest in coming to any agreement’, according to union memo Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025
Man charged with blackmail over incidents involving MPs, say police Oliver Steadman, 28, also charged with communication offences, say Scotland Yard and Crown Prosecution Service The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 Ex-Labour councillor charged over Westminster 'honeytrap' scandal Ex-Islington councillor charged over Westminster honeytrap scandal which saw senior MPs receive and exchange explicit images
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 UK's productivity forecast to be downgraded sparking tax rise fears in Chancellor's upcoming Budget Treasury officials are anticipating that the blackhole in the UK’s finances could amount to £30billion
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 Britain's biggest housebuilder warns late Budget increases risks for the sector Rachel Reeves will not deliver her set piece statement to the Commons until November 26
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2025 Two Labour MPs denied entry to Israel on visit to occupied West Bank Two Labour MPs travelling to the occupied West Bank as part of a UK parliamentary delegation said they were denied entry to Israel ...
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025 Lucy Powell hits out at ‘sexist’ talk that she is Labour proxy for Andy Burnham Deputy leadership hopeful rubbishes claim she and Bridget Phillipson are stand-ins for prime ministerial battle
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 Fact check: Video posted by police was from Unite the Kingdom protest in 2025 A video appears to have been correctly labelled by the Metropolitan Police, despite claims to the contrary.
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 Lucy Powell says Labour’s ‘unforced errors’ have cost the party support The deputy leadership candidate said the Government needs to be ‘clearer’ about wanting to scrap the two-child benefit cap.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025 Labour must rethink growth strategy to curb rise of far right, says top economist Former Bank chief economist Andy Haldane says left-behind communities need investment to stem populist tide
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 Two Labour MPs ‘denied entry’ to Israel during West Bank visit The pair were travelling to observe medical and humanitarian work carried out by various organisations, including Medical Aid for Palestinians.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025 Two British MPs ‘denied entry’ into Israel during official West Bank visit Labour politicians Simon Opher and Peter Prinsley were due to meet UK diplomats in Jerusalem this week
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025 MPs give Foreign Office fall guy a mauling over Mandelson Hapless Stephen Doughty was given the hospital pass of defending the PM over the ex-US ambassador’s appointment