'Don't fear us': Inside the launch of the SNP's new independence pressure group AN SNP splinter group, an internal pressure group, a simple forum for discussion? The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
SNP pressure group launches with five demands for John Swinney on independence SNP members have officially launched a new internal pressure group with a demand for John Swinney ahead of his speech at the party's conference ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
It’s not the old two-party politics – but Labour and the Tories now know they can shun their populist challengers Though Burnham and Badenoch may still need the votes of Green and Reform supporters, both leaders have drawn clear lines in the sand, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
Kemi Badenoch fails to rule out stripping Holyrood of powers if she becomes PM KEMI Badenoch has failed to rule out stripping Holyrood of its powers if she becomes prime minister. The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
Is SNP's independence 'strategy' just to sit tight and hope? THE SNP conference is now in full swing – but it had not even begun when the party appeared to quietly rewrite its independence strategy ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
Scottish devolution ‘a process and not a religion’ says Badenoch The Tory leader commented on devolution during a trip to Scotland. Evening Standard · Oct 15
Glasgow pupil speaks out on 'annoying' moment Thomas Kerr cut him off on Debate Night A DEBATE Night audience member has spoken of the "frustrating" moment a Reform MSP cut him off and says young people need to have their political voice heard The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
Conservatives ban The National from Kemi Badenoch's Scottish press event THE Conservative Party have today banned The National from attending a press meeting with Kemi Badenoch during her visit to Scotland – despite condemning Reform UK ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
Scotland not hanging around for PM to fix ‘broken, Brexit Britain’, says Doogan SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan criticised the Prime Minister in his speech to the SNP conference in Aberdeen. Evening Standard · Oct 15
Labour councils told to end agreements with Greens who do not condemn ‘Zionism is racism’ policy Party chair calls on Labour groups to end local deals if Green councillors do not reject motion attacked as ‘antisemitic’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
King greeted by 'down with the crown' chants during Welsh Parliament visit King Charles has been met by crowds of protesters as he arrived for the ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
No emotion as judge describes Donaldson’s ‘catastrophic descent into disgrace’ The former DUP leader wore a suit and tie as he was sentenced. Evening Standard · Oct 15
Scottish Greens quit X over spreading of 'misinformation and hate' The Scottish Greens have quit Twitter/X, accusing the platform of spreading 'misinformation and hate' The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
Voters 'don't even know who Scottish opposition leaders are', poll suggests THE majority of Scots have no opinion of any Holyrood party leader other than the First Minister, new polling has found ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
Evening Standard · Oct 15 Nigel Farage in growing storm over 'racist' Reform councillors as one in London says King 'secretly Muslim' The Reform UK leader suggested the undercover investigation was carried out ‘because the establishment frankly want us out of the picture’
Evening Standard · Oct 15 MPs are under more threat than ever, says Farage, five years after Amess murder The Reform UK leader said that a ‘deep intolerance… has crept into public debate’
Evening Standard · Oct 15 ‘Reform UK should take immediate action against racism’, Burnham says In one excerpt, black children were referred to as ‘animals’, while in another a Reform member said his area had become ‘infested’ with Asians.
Evening Standard · Oct 15 The establishment ‘want us out of the picture’, says Nigel Farage after TV probe An undercover ITV News investigation found that Reform UK councillors and candidates had used racist language.
Evening Standard · Oct 15 Sentencing completes spectacular fall from grace for ex-MP Jeffrey Donaldson The former MP has been stripped of his knighthood and membership of the privy council.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 15 SNP members call on party to 'answer independence questions' in key conference motion SNP members have voted overwhelmingly to support a conference motion urging the party to develop "clear, accessible, evidence-based resources” addressing key questions about Scottish independence ...
Evening Standard · Oct 15 Labour to end local coalitions with Greens if they do not condemn Zionism policy The ultimatum will impact 18 councils across England and one in Wales.
International Business Times UK · Oct 15 MP Richard Tice Accuses ITV of Breaking the Law Over Reform Investigation: 'Hear From Our Lawyers' Reform UK says it has begun investigating members and councillors filmed making racist, sexist and violent remarks, while deputy leader Richard Tice accused ITV of possible criminal activity.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 15 Reform UK candidate launches scathing attack on Scottish party over 'bullying' claims A FORMER Reform UK Holyrood candidate has sensationally quit the party after launching a bitter attack on its leadership, accusing them of “cronyism and bullying”.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 15 Deputy First Minister calls for early Westminster election in wake of major poll Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth has called for an early Westminster election with the party set to hold the 'balance of power'
Evening Standard · Oct 15 Scotland’s Deputy First Minister calls for early Westminster election Polling suggested the party was 14 points ahead of Labour in Westminster voting intention.