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PM offers Scotland more powers in bid to move past ‘old politics of conflict’

Andy Burnham said he wanted to offer a new model of ‘regional, economic empowerment’ during a trip north of the border.

Evening Standard · Oct 16

Ministers cannot agree budget without increased funding, O’Dowd warns

Stormont ministers held a virtual meeting with Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant on Friday.

Evening Standard · Oct 16

SNP see hung Westminster parliament as ‘most realistic’ route to indyref2, MP says

A HUNG parliament at Westminster is the most realistic route to a second independence referendum – and the one the SNP aim to pursue, a party MP has said.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16

Nigel Farage Secretly Filmed Defending Reform Candidate Accused of Racism Over David Lammy Remarks

New footage examines Nigel Farage's handling of allegations against Chris Parry and raises further questions about Reform UK's vetting of candidates and members.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

SNP's Scottish council redesign risks ‘disaster’ without key change, union boss warns

THE Scottish Government’s plans for a sweeping redesign of the local council system could be “disastrous” if council tax is not reformed at the same time, one of Scotland’s most senior trade unionists has warned ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16

Burnham says ‘too much time is wasted in those dramas’ when asked about Scottish independence – as it happened

The prime minister says he wants to focus on tackling the cost of living

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

Jeffrey Donaldson Assessed at 'Medium' Risk of Reoffending as Judge Hands Down Sentence

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has received a 15-year sentence for 18 historical sexual offences against two girls and is expected to serve seven and a half years in custody.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

Stephen Flynn issues devolution warning to Andy Burnham

STEPHEN Flynn has told Andy Burnham there is a “shortcut to be had” after the Prime Minister said he wanted to devolve more power to Scotland — by granting a second referendum on independence ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16

SNP minister Flynn pledges to ‘take and run with’ Burnham’s good ideas

The Prime Minister will visit Scotland on Friday.

Evening Standard · Oct 16

'Independence movement bigger than any party,' Gillian Mackay says

THE movement towards Scottish independence is “bigger than any party,” Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay has said ahead of her appearance at the SNP’s party conference ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16