The Latest Breaking News from Jane Barlow

SNP declared largest party in Glasgow City Council with 37 seats

The SNP’s council leader came second to the Greens in Langside, but the party pulled through to take the largest number of seats.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Blackford: Scottish voters have sent very clear message to Boris Johnson

The Tories have suffered at the polls in the local elections, with their vote share dropping my more than 10% in multiple wards across the country.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Early results in Scotland ‘really disappointing’ for Tories, admits MSP

Miles Briggs was speaking to the PA news agency from the election count in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

William and Kate to focus on core charitable interests for years to come

The couple received the support of Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi, who said their tour had been subject to ‘Twitter outrage’.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

William suggests monarchy will respect any decision to become a republic

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are touring the Caribbean to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2022

William wins bragging rights after Caribbean regatta victory over Kate

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are coming to the end of their eight-day tour of the Caribbean.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022

Cherish your school friends, Kate urges pupils during Bahamas assembly

The duchess addressed an assembly at the Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau which was closed for almost two years during the pandemic.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022

Jamaica PM tells British royals island nation wants to be independent

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Wednesday told Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate that his country wants to be "independent" and to address "unresolved" issues, a day after protesters called on the United Kingdom to pay reparations for slavery.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2022

William and Kate become bobsleigh royals as they celebrate Jamaican culture

The Cambridges arrived in Jamaica to a much publicised demonstration calling on the monarchy pay reparations for slavery on the island.

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

William quotes Queen’s 1994 ‘social justice’ speech at conclusion of Belize tour

As the duke and duchess wrap up their trip, William quoted his grandmother’s speech on freedom and democracy.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022