SNP depute leader ‘very confident’ of winning second independence vote Keith Brown was speaking ahead of a debate at Holyrood on Tuesday on Scotland’s ‘right to decide its own future’. Evening Standard · Sep 22
Lib Dems torn over whether to be voters’ first choice or the route to block Reform Party strategists say careful targeting of seats has paid off and should continue, but some say a wider vision is needed The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
Andy Burnham does not rule out Brexit reversal being in next Labour manifesto PM says immediate focus is on rebuilding bridges with EU as he prepares for first meeting with Ursula von der Leyen The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
There is a racism and cohesion crisis in Britain, and someone needs to lead us out of it. His name is Andy Burnham I want him to start the fightback next week against extremists who peddle hate and those who despise this country. That would be true patriotism, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
Zack Polanski seeks to win over north London schoolgate mums in bid for historic by-election victory Green strategists believe parents alarmed by summer heatwaves and worried about their children’s future may back the party in Holborn by-election Evening Standard · Sep 22
Andy Burnham to tell United Nations that UK is not ‘on the slide’ He will address the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday after his first face-to-face talks with US President Donald Trump. Evening Standard · Sep 22
Britain needs cash and everyone knows we should break the pensions triple lock. Where is the courage? The issue cannot be avoided any longer. Andy Burnham and his chancellor must face the fear of a pensioner backlash, and find a fair solution, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
New Scottish Labour leader under pressure to back 'right to decide' in crunch vote SCOTTISH Labour’s new leader is facing calls to back Scotland’s right to self-determination in a crunch Holyrood vote. The National (Scotland) · Sep 22
FM responds as Michael Marra accepts 'Scotland has right to decide its own future' FIRST Minister John Swinney has responded to the Scottish Labour leader, “accepting” that Scotland has the right to decide its own future… The National (Scotland) · Sep 21
Lib Dems reject ‘discriminatory and unworkable’ EHRC guidance on transgender people Motion passed at party conference calls for new approach to implementing ruling that legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex only The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
'Scotland has right to decide its own future,' new Scottish Labour leader says THE people of Scotland have the right to decide their own future, the new leader of Scottish Labour has said ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 21
Another day, another Reform Wales leader. Grumpy Nige seems to miss the old one At a low-key event, Helen Jenner replaces Dan Thomas, who was arrested on suspicion of assault and gets warm words from Farage The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
Independence campaigners react to SNP's £100k 'hearts and minds' fund LEADING pro-independence campaigners have delivered their verdicts on the SNP’s plans for a £100,000 “hearts and minds” fund to win over… The National (Scotland) · Sep 21
Catherine Webb obituary Other lives: Treasury civil servant who went on to become bursar of a Cambridge college The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21 Major local government shake-up could see 160 new 'community authorities' created SCOTLAND'S current 32 council structure could be scrapped and replaced with a two-tier system of regional and more local bodies under new…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21 Helen Jenner unveiled as Reform UK’s new leader in Wales after arrest of Dan Thomas Nigel Farage dismisses loss of previous leader as ‘bump in the road’ and says party will ‘carry on as if nothing has happened’
Evening Standard · Sep 21 George Galloway fights Zack Polanski in key Holborn by-election from 'exile' in South Africa George Galloway says is having to fight the Holborn and St Pancras by-election ‘from exile in South Africa’
Evening Standard · Sep 21 TUV leader said he has not been approached over unionist co-operation Jim Allister was speaking after DUP leader Gavin Robinson pressed for unionist co-operation at next year’s Assembly election.
Evening Standard · Sep 21 Former deputy Helen Jenner named new leader of Reform UK in Wales She will replace Dan Thomas after he was arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour.
Evening Standard · Sep 21 Liberal Democrats to focus on tax cuts and Europe – Sir Ed Davey The party is seeking to firm up a platform for the next general election at its four-day conference.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21 Counter-protesters set to gather after far-right anti-immigration protest called A far-right anti-immigration protest due to take place in Edinburgh this week is set to be met by counter protesters
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21 UK politics: New leader of Reform UK in Wales named after defeating rival by just two votes – as it happened Helen Jenner will be party’s new head in Senedd after a narrow victory over Jason O’Connell
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21 Labour urged to consider new tax plan to support lower earners Labour have been urged to consider proposals to cut income tax for lower earners by raising capital gains tax, according to reports
International Business Times UK · Sep 21 Former UK Business Secretary Attacks Andy Burnham as Starmer 'Rehash' With 'Dud Ideas' Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg has accused Andy Burnham of recycling policies from Sir Keir Starmer's administration after leaked documents revealed overlap between the governments' plans.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21 Maggie Chapman to join Dundee University picket line as five-week strike begins SCOTTISH Greens MSP Maggie Chapman is set to join striking Dundee University staff on the picket line as five weeks of industrial action begins.