Liz Truss nominees ‘turn down resignation honours out of embarrassment’ Former PM hands out honour for every three-and-a-half days of her time at No 10 The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Starmer says Sunak’s lack of investment in wind power is ‘gift to Putin’ Labour leader claims Conservatives’ onshore turbine ban costs families £180 each and makes UK reliant on gas imports The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023
Just Stop Oil’s demands are ‘contemptible’, says Starmer The Labour leader confirmed that he would not revoke drilling licences issued by Rishi Sunak The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
Tories can still win next election with majority as voters uncertain of Labour, claims minister Leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt claims that ‘people aren’t really sure about Keir Starmer’ Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2023
Tories can secure election majority as voters unsure of Labour, says Mordaunt The Leader of the House of Commons was speaking at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of Iain Dale’s All Talk show. The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
Scrap ‘petty and arbitrary’ fiscal rules and invest, top economist who advised Labour urges Jim O’Neill says OBR should be given new powers to emphasise economic benefits of public investment The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
First asylum seekers set to be housed on barge 'in coming days' The first asylum seekers will go on to the Bibby Stockholm barge “in the coming days”, the immigration minister has said after a series of… The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2023
Asylum seekers to be housed on Bibby barge ‘in coming days’, minister says Robert Jenrick insisted the vessel is ‘safe’ after the firefighters’ union claimed it is a ‘potential deathtrap’ Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2023
Rishi Sunak – a total investment banker What kind of person opposes initiatives designed to protect the future of our planet so his enfeebled party can retain power? The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023
Labour to be attacked from the left in crucial Scottish byelection SNP criticises Starmer’s cautious approach to policy and spending as it attempts to hold Rutherglen and Hamilton West The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023
Forget 2024. The brightest Tory stars are vying to rebuild the party in the wake of defeat In being selected to stand for parliament, Rupert Harrison and Nick Timothy are positioning themselves to shape the party’s future The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023
SNP warn benefit cap has cost poorest Scots more than £70 million THE SNP have issued a fresh challenge to Labour over their stance on Tory welfare policies, with figures showing that a cap on benefits has cost the… The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2023
Ian Murray denies 'disunity' in Labour as anger among young members grows SCOTLAND’S only Labour MP has said there is “no disunity” in his party – amid splits in party policy north and south of the Border. The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2023
UK Labour 'hand Scottish group £1m to target 25 Westminster seats' SCOTTISH Labour have been given £1 million by the central UK leadership in order to target 25 seats north of the Border at the next General… The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023 Sadiq Khan refuses to ‘water down’ Ulez as he steps up financial support Ulez is set to expand to all London boroughs from August 29.
Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2023 Mayors from cities around the globe back Sadiq Khan as he vows no delay to Ulez Drivers of the most polluting cars will have to pay a daily £12.50 charge anywhere in Greater London from August 29
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023 Sadiq Khan expands Ulez scrappage scheme after Keir Starmer criticism Financial support will be extended to all Londoners as mayor digs into City Hall reserves
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023 Sadiq Khan expands £2,000 Ulez grant to all Londoners with non-compliant vehicles Capital’s mayor moves to reduce political fallout over scheme’s extension after Tory byelection win in Uxbridge
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023 Starmer yet to resolve policy split with Scottish Labour on gender recognition Party leader has tried to end row but byelection candidate’s comments show differences in approach to trans rights
Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023 SNP MP Stephen Flynn under investigation for use of parliamentary stationery in attack on Labour The SNP Westminster leader gave mugs to journalists attacking the Labour Party’s stance on the two child benefit cap.
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023 Flynn under investigation for use of parliamentary stationery The SNP Westminster leader gave mugs to journalists attacking the Labour Party’s stance on the two child benefit cap.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023 Can Labour retake Britain? Soon this Scottish byelection will let us know What happens in Rutherglen and Hamilton West is a crucial test, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023 Uxbridge was not just an anti-green protest: it was the sour spirit of Brexit revived This byelection should have been a Labour landslide – but local Tories’ freedom to choose their candidate changed all that, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2023 SNP blast Labour for 'pushing families into poverty' by backing Bedroom Tax THE SNP have accused Labour of “pushing families into poverty” after an analysis revealed that almost 1600 households in Rutherglen and…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023 Impact of Scotland’s first ever recall byelection will be felt across the UK Vote could signify Labour’s revival north of the border, but it may need to show policy splits with UK party.