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Second IndyRef on agenda in upcoming meeting between First and Prime Ministers

While Downing Street remains against the idea of another referendum, the two are expected to discuss the issue next month.

Evening Standard · May 12

How would Andy Burnham become prime minister?

He is currently the Mayor of Manchester, and does not have a seat in Parliament, therefore the route to the top could be tricky.

Evening Standard · May 12

How quickly could Andy Burnham become prime minister – and what stands in his way?

Former Manchester mayor had made it clear he would challenge Sir Keir Starmer if he won the Makerfield by-election

The Independent UK · May 12

Scotland’s elections confirmed that our nation’s leftwing identity is part myth, part reality

There is optimism even after support for Nigel Farage’s party surged in many postindustrial areas – as radical progressives won more seats than ever, says historian and writer Rory Scothorne

The Guardian - UK · May 12

London politics LIVE: Labour clears path for Burnham's Westminster comeback as Farage vows to 'throw everything' at Makerfield by-election

Reform UK leader says party will ‘throw absolutely everything at’ the Makerfield by-election

Evening Standard · May 11

Public will welcome transparency in not working with Reform, says Swinney

The First Minister has written to all party leaders except Reform to invite them to talks.

Evening Standard · May 11

Random Musing: Why Keir Starmer is experiencing 'Labour pain'

A version of the British Parliament has been around since 1265 in one form or another, and has survived murderous kings, civil and world wars, lord protectors, skirmishes that inspired the Game of Thrones Red Wedding, and one lettuce that briefly became a constitutional actor. It has seen its fair…

The Times of India · May 11

New MSPs arrive at Holyrood following last week’s election

The new members will be sworn in later this week.

Evening Standard · May 11

2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions

Keir Starmer’s party has lost out to Reform and the Greens, with no respite in Scotland, Wales or England

The Guardian - UK · May 11

The Guardian view on the Welsh and Scottish elections: Plaid’s triumph heralds a new era in devolved politics

Editorial: Progressive nationalist parties now hold power in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. That will be a challenge for the United Kingdom’s overcentralised state

The Guardian - UK · May 10