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Yousaf: SNP must reflect on criticism in case of sex offender ex-council leader

Jordan Linden was convicted of 10 separate offences on Thursday, including five sexual assaults.

Evening Standard

Dining across the divide: ‘He kept saying, “Bring them all in, borders are just a line in the sand.” I didn’t agree’

One thinks mirgrants take advantage of Britain being a generous country, the other thinks they need more safe routes. Can they find common ground in the rise of the Green party?

The Guardian - UK

Reform insiders fear links to extreme figures such as Andrew Tate will scare off voters

Nigel Farage has called Tate an ‘important voice’ for young men and held back from criticising his misogynistic views

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Keir Starmer is right to defy Donald Trump over the Iran war

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: An exclusive poll for The Independent shows British people think better of the prime minister for staying out of the Iran war as much as possible

The Independent UK

Scotland held back by the decisions of Westminster, Swinney tells rally

The SNP leader believes an overall majority for his party will force the UK Government to allow a second Scottish independence referendum.

Evening Standard

SNP has ‘effective process’ for dealing with abusive behaviour, Swinney insists

The First Minister spoke the day after his party announced an independent review into its complaint handling procedures.

Evening Standard

Lib Dems ‘on verge’ of beating SNP in many seats, Cole-Hamilton says

Alex Cole-Hamilton was campaigning in Linlithgow on Saturday, where he set out his party’s plans for bringing down the cost of living.

Evening Standard

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‘We’re quietly chirpy’: some Tories glimpse ray of hope, but others see abyss at May elections

Reform’s lead waning, Labour struggling and Badenoch doing well at PMQs all boost mood but is disaster inevitable?

The Guardian - UK

Sarwar pledges to slash NHS waiting times and end 8am GP appointment ‘scramble’

The Scottish Labour leader said his party would ‘build a better future for Scotland’.

Evening Standard

John Swinney to tell Edinburgh rally of ‘prize’ of Scottish independence

The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader will be speaking at the Believe in Scotland rally on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Is London mayor Sadiq Khan becoming a Lord? Report says Keir Starmer considering peerage to ‘shore up his own position’

Keir Starmer is reportedly considering offering London mayor Sadiq Khan a peerage in a bid to ease tensions within the Labour Party and strengthen his own position.

The Times of India

Reform candidate in Wales steps down after apparent Nazi salute

Party announces Corey Edwards’ decision to quit Senedd election campaign on grounds of mental health

The Guardian - UK

Swinney orders SNP complaints process review after council leader’s conviction

One of Jordan Linden’s victims has claimed the party failed to deal with complaints about his conduct.

Evening Standard

Fact check: Immigration returns and miscaptioned ‘Dubai airport’ video

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

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Farage claims ‘whitewash’ after police find no evidence of Gorton family voting

The Reform UK leader claimed there had been an ‘establishment whitewash’ after officers said they had found no evidence of the illegal practice.

The Guardian - UK

Police find no evidence of criminality in Gorton and Denton byelection

Reform UK had asked officers to investigate claims of ‘family voting’ after losing contest in Greater Manchester

Evening Standard

Lack of energy strategy in Scotland down to UK Government ‘incoherence’ – Flynn

The Scottish Government failed to publish an energy strategy before the end of the parliamentary term this week.

Evening Standard

Police find no evidence of ‘family voting’ in Gorton and Denton by-election

Greater Manchester Police said there was ‘no remaining reasonable line of inquiry’ after investigating the claims.

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Reports Sadiq Khan could join Starmer’s cabinet dismissed by allies

London mayor could however join the House of Lords while still remaining in his current role

Evening Standard

Flynn ‘worried’ about comments from victim of ‘predator’ former council boss

Jordan Linden, the ex-leader of North Lanarkshire Council, was convicted of five sex assaults and five other offences on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan could be handed peerage as Keir Starmer seeks to get Mayor of London on side amid leadership threat

The Mayor of London has recently been vocal about the shift to the right Labour has taken since Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister

Evening Standard

‘I know where the bodies are buried’ says London ex-Labour councillor after defecting to Lib Dems

East Acton councillor Kate Crawford left the Labour Party for the Ealing Liberal Democrats this week

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner likely to play 'leading role in Government' says Keir Starmer as his ex-deputy launches podcast

Angela Rayner is poised for a significant position in the Government, according to Sir Keir Starmer, as she launches new podcast, Beyond the Bubble

Evening Standard

Lord Mandelson to be asked for personal phone messages for release of files

The Cabinet Office is working on an information gathering plan and will ask the ex-Labour grandee to provide information.

Evening Standard

Offord criticises ‘fake outrage’ over joke he admits was ‘probably’ homophobic

The Reform UK leader in Scotland made the remark in 2018 but it became public knowledge this week.

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