Count Binface takes swipe at Zack Polanski as he announces if he's standing in Holborn by-election ‘It is my solemn duty to challenge major political leaders’, says the ‘space and electoral warrior’ Evening Standard · Sep 17
John Swinney says Malcolm Offord ‘agitated about prospect of Scottish independence’ JOHN Swinney has suggested that Reform’s leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord is afraid of the prospect of Scottish independence ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 17
Sadiq Khan pokes fun at Zack Polanski's by-election campaign video by speaking to him in Urdu Lord Khan answered the Green Party leader’s question in Urdu during Mayor’s Question Time Evening Standard · Sep 17
Former student of suspended Reform official reopens bullying case against Cambridge University Cambridge previously paid £5,000 compensation after an investigation partially upheld allegations against Dr James Orr The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
Tories vow to replace tax rules which have ‘badly let down’ the self-employed Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith also said he wanted to simplify tax reporting rules for small businesses. Evening Standard · Sep 17
Scottish Labour leadership hopefuls urged to answer 'basic independence question' Scottish Labour’s two leadership contenders must answer the 'basic question' of how Scotland can democratically leave the United… The National (Scotland) · Sep 17
Do not make a difficult time worse with tax hikes, warns shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith’s comments came ahead of his first major speech since being appointed to the role by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch. Evening Standard · Sep 17
Zack Polanski suffers blow as George Galloway stands in Holborn by-election sparking furious row Chris Williamson resigns as Deputy Leader of the Workers Party of Britain over Mr Galloway’s decision to contest the north London by-election Evening Standard · Sep 17
Zia Yusuf, Son of Immigrants, Calls 13.1m Foreign-Born UK Population 'Unprecedented Betrayal' Reform UK's Zia Yusuf cited Office for National Statistics figures showing 13.1 million foreign-born people in the UK in 2024, but the reported 143% increase covers two decades. International Business Times UK · Sep 17
Esther McVey Calls Andy Burnham a 'Dud' at PMQs Days After His Father's Death Amid Backlash Esther McVey criticised Andy Burnham's early PMQs performances, citing alleged mistakes and policy disagreements, while opponents criticised her comments following the death of the Prime Minister's father. International Business Times UK · Sep 17
Kemi Badenoch triggers race to pick Tory candidate for 'best shot since Boris' London mayor election Exclusive: Conservative hopefuls for Mayor of London will have until September 30 to put their name forward to be the party’s candidate Evening Standard · Sep 16
Greens just four points behind Labour in urban areas, poll reveals Exclusive: UK’s Green parties could take 40 seats if result replicated at next election, according to Labour-linked thinktank The Guardian - UK · Sep 16
Stephen Flynn lays into Scottish Tory leader during Israel boycott debate STEPHEN Flynn launched a blistering attack on Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay during a Holyrood debate on sanctions against Israel,… The National (Scotland) · Sep 16
The Guardian view on Sweden’s election result: an opportunity that progressive parties must not squander Editorial: After a desperately tight race, voters rejected the prospect of the far right in government. A potential centre-left coalition needs to seize the moment The Guardian - UK · Sep 16
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16 No matter how deranged and delusional your podcast is, Liz Truss can go further In the Trusster’s latest appearance, she says Blair and Brown had a plot to dismantle civilisation and the Tories were part of the woke establishment
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16 At least five Reform councillors joined Facebook group linked to far-right Patriot Platform Politicians from Solihull, Gateshead and Kent were in online group linked to balaclava-clad far-right agitators
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16 Canada deal shows Scotland 'can get back in EU with independence', say SNP A PROPOSED deal to make Canada an associate member of the EU shows Scotland "can get back into the EU with independence", the SNP have…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16 SNP should abstain from Westminster if referendum block continues, former MP urges The SNP have been urged to consider abstaining from Westminster if the UK Government continues to block a second independence referendum
Evening Standard · Sep 16 UUP appoints independent expert to review Jeffrey Donaldson’s time in the party Leader Jon Burrows said anyone affected by the convicted sex abuser during his years in the party will have the opportunity to be heard.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16 How media around the world reacted to historic Celtic Alliance meeting The historic Celtic Alliance meeting – which saw the three devolved leaders sign an agreement to put pressure on Westminster over independence –…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16 Huge row emerges in Holborn by-election as George Galloway confirmed to run A ROW has emerged after George Galloway announced he would stand as a candidate in the by-election for Keir Starmer’s former seat in order to…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16 ‘We need to get it right’: union gusto for Burnham will face make-or-break tests TUC conference rings with praise for new No 10 team, but battles loom over workers’ rights and north sea drilling
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16 Big-money donations poison British politics. We can stop the mega-rich buying access and influence I’ve seen how imbalances in campaign spending can distort democracy. The multimillion-pound gifts to Reform must act as a final wake-up call, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown
International Business Times UK · Sep 16 Reform UK Turmoil as Welsh Leader Quits After Arrest and 3 Councillors Resign Amid Durham Chaos Reform UK is facing renewed scrutiny after Welsh leader Dan Thomas resigned following his arrest and three Durham councillors quit amid allegations of bullying and chaos.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16 ‘It’s how Jean does business’: fugitive developer left Jeremy Greenwood ‘high and dry’, Icac hears Greenwood denies that invoices for almost $1m sent in a single day in September 2021 were ‘bogus accounts’ to cover up political donations