MPs launch party funding inquiry after Peter Murrell’s embezzlement from SNP The Scottish Affairs Committee will also investigate the dual role of the Lord Advocate in Scotland. Evening Standard · Sep 9
Andy Burnham's indyref2 comments 'are dangerous', senior Scottish Labour MSP says IT is “dangerous” to compare Scotland to Northern Ireland – and Prime Minister Andy Burnham was actually talking about the “distinction”… The National (Scotland) · Sep 9
Andy Burnham doesn't know what he's unleashed with indyref2 admission WHY did Andy Burnham say that Scotland could get an independence referendum on “exactly” the same terms as an Irish border poll? The National (Scotland) · Sep 9
Burnham sees sanctions against Israeli settlements as an electoral asset While a survey found Labour, Lib Dem and Green voters to be the strongest backers of such a ban on trade, even Tory and Reform voters were in favour overall The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
Police open probe into Reform UK after undercover report alleges law breach THE Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into allegations Reform UK breached political donation rules by having polling paid… The National (Scotland) · Sep 9
Farage is clearly struggling – I saw that for myself. But his legacy will be a poison that runs deep The mood at the Reform conference was volatile and brittle. But the forces massing further to the right of the party are testament to its impact, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
John Swinney reacts to Andy Burnham's conditions for second independence referendum Scotland's First Minister has welcomed Andy Burnham laying out the conditions on a second independence referendum, saying they mark an… The National (Scotland) · Sep 9
Andy Burnham lays out conditions for second Scottish independence referendum THE rules governing when a second Scottish independence referendum can be held should be “exactly the same” as those for an Irish reunification… The National (Scotland) · Sep 9
West Bank sanction row: Israel bars 12 British MPs from entering country Israel has barred 12 British MPs and a campaign group director from entering the country, with Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accusing them of anti-Israel and antisemitic activity. The Times of India · Sep 9
Man ‘plotted Palestine paint protest at Boris Johnson’s wedding reception’ Two men were carrying spray paint, glue, and a red boiler suit when they were accosted by police at the Cotswold estate The Independent UK · Sep 9
Gordon Brown think tank calls on SNP to adopt regional mayors GORDON Brown's think tank has said the Scottish Government should introduce regional directly-elected regional mayors and allow city regions to… The National (Scotland) · Sep 9
UK Declares Israeli Occupation of West Bank 'Unlawful' in Major Shift Under Andy Burnham The UK has declared Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory unlawful as Andy Burnham announces a West Bank settlement trade ban and targeted sanctions. International Business Times UK · Sep 9
Andy Burnham urged to rule out 'anti-devolution power grab' over Scottish Government Andy Burnham has been urged to rule out an 'anti-devolution power grab' amid reports the head of the UK Government's civil service… The National (Scotland) · Sep 9
Reform UK says it will ‘fully cooperate’ with Met after inquiry launched into alleged overseas donations – as it happened Party denies wrongdoing after Scotland Yard confirms it is investigating allegations broadcast by Channel 4 after undercover sting The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
Evening Standard · Sep 9 James Cleverly wins wave of Conservative backing to fight Sadiq Khan in London Mayor race More than half of the Conservative councillors in the capital are backing ex-Home Secretary Sir James in his bid to run City Hall
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9 Burnham urged to tackle inequality with policies including wealth tax Key thinkers suggest other radical measures in Compass report such as free personal social care and abolishing Lords
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 Ed Miliband has overturned decades of Foreign Office inertia on illegal Israeli settlements Foreign secretary ends UK’s feigned helplessness with sanctions and condemnation of ‘ethnic cleansing’
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 The Guardian view on Britain’s new Middle East policy: an unlawful occupation must carry a price Editorial: Ed Miliband has delivered Britain’s toughest indictment of Israeli conduct in Palestinian lands - and rightly says this has economic consequences
The National (Scotland) · Sep 8 Protesters assaulted at Reform conference 'not a big deal', Malcolm Offord says MALCOLM Offord has said he “wouldn't make a big deal” about protesters who appeared to be violently assaulted at Reform’s conference by…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 8 Nigel Farage branded 'racist' over call for burka ban NIGEL Farage has been branded “racist” after he called for a ban on the burkas and other face coverings in the wake of major mobilisations of…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 Neither political donations nor special interest groups should dictate policy Letters: Readers respond to George Monbiot’s article on Andy Burnham and political donations
The National (Scotland) · Sep 8 Jeremy Corbyn among the 12 UK nationals banned from entering Israel ISRAEL has drawn up a list of 12 Britons who are now barred from the country, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Zarah Sultana, Diane…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 8 Ed Miliband launches attack on Zarah Sultana over Palestine speech 'for TikTok' Ed Miliband accused independent MP Zarah Sultana of delivering a Palestine speech “designed for TikTok” after she criticised the UK…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 8 Labour invited on 'broken promises bus tour of Scotland' with £2 fare cap Senior Labour Party figures have been invited to take advantage of the £2 fare cap to go on a 'broken promises bus tour' of Scotland
The National (Scotland) · Sep 8 Douglas Alexander mocked over 'embarrassing' letter sent to every MSP Douglas Alexander has been mocked for sending an 'embarrassing' letter to every MSP pledging to show 'respect' for devolution