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Ministers seeking ‘inappropriate’ influence on elections watchdog – ethics tsar

Doug Chalmers said it was ‘inappropriate for the government of the day to seek to guide the work of the independent electoral commission’.

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025

Chancellor warned ‘tax rises needed to fill £51bn black hole in public finances’

Niesr said Rachel Reeves is facing an ‘impossible trilemma’ and will likely need to resort to tax rises in the autumn budget.

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025

'Grasp the jaggy thistle': Campaigners urge parties to commit to Council Tax scrap

CAMPAIGNERS are calling on Scotland’s political leaders to commit to replacing Council Tax in their 2026 election manifestos.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2025

'It won't work': John Swinney dismisses SNP members' rival independence plan

SNP leader John Swinney has dismissed an independence strategy backed by more than 40 party branches, saying it is “not going to work” ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2025

Truss ‘carries quite a lot of blame’ for Tory record, Badenoch claims

Current Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said she was ‘very focused on what the Conservatives are doing now’.

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2025

Could, and should, the SNP move left without Kate Forbes? Pollsters have their say

KATE Forbes announcing she will step down next year has sent shockwaves around Scotland's political establishment ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2025

Lindsay Hoyle urged to release secret Israeli emails after blocking publication

LINDSAY Hoyle has been urged to release his secret correspondence with Israeli politicians – after the Speaker blocked its release.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2025

Brexit has been a resounding disaster. Starmer must find the courage to change course

Poll after poll shows most voters think leaving the EU has been a failure. Closer ties with Europe would bring huge rewards, says Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025

Westminster denies Lindsay Hoyle 'personally intervened' on secret Israeli emails

THE House of Commons has denied that the Speaker “personally intervened” to keep secret correspondence between him and Israeli politicians.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2025

Starmer has ‘made a mistake’ with plan to recognise Palestinian state – Badenoch

The Government announced last week it would recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions.

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2025