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Is Andy Burnham Labour’s version of Boris Johnson?

ANALYSIS: High-profile politician departs parliament to become mayor of one of Britain’s great cities; achieves cult status; rides back to parliament on a wave of popularity and, eventually, becomes prime minister. That’s how Boris Johnson’s story goes, but could it soon be the same for Andy Burnham? Political editor David…

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Resident group’s objections to bar and restaurant licences ‘destroying Soho’s reputation’

Soho Society, funded by Westminster council, is ferociously opposing all new proposals, venue owners say

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney steps up calls to end ‘Westminster rip-off’ over energy

JOHN Swinney has stepped up his calls for Holyrood to be given control over energy, insisting it is the only way to end the current “Westminster…

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Swinney steps up calls to end ‘Westminster rip-off’ over energy

The SNP leader is campaigning in Aberdeen on Saturday ahead of the Aberdeen South by-election on June 18.

Evening Standard

In Common: Why Scotland's seabed is worth more than this

Scotland's contracted rental rate for offshore wind energy is £1.07 per megawatt hour. At the full 29.3 gigawatts of consented capacity at a…

The National (Scotland)

MPs urged to examine ‘systemic failings Murrell exploited’ to embezzle £400,000

The ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon this week admitted stealing £400,310.65 from the SNP between 2010 and 2022.

Evening Standard

'Thousands of older Scots to be pushed into poverty' by energy bill increase

SCOTLAND’S older people cannot wait until winter for government support amid an energy bills crisis, the Scottish Pensioners’ Forum (SPF) has…

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Darren Jones says Westminster must get better at governing for a world with AI

Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, described a ‘challenge of speed’ which lawmakers are grappling with.

Evening Standard

Westminster Tories accused of ‘U-turning’ on promise for Oxford Street after plans for judicial review ditched

The leader of Westminster City Council said a legal challenge against pedestrianisation was ‘simply impossible at this late stage’

Evening Standard

Swinney vows he will not ‘kowtow to Downing Street’ over Scottish independence

The First Minister has insisted he will use the ‘independence majority’ at Holyrood.

Evening Standard

GB Energy 'scandal' blasted yet again as latest staffing numbers revealed

Labour have been slammed yet again over the 'scandal' of GB Energy after the latest figures revealed the vast majority of staff it has hired are not…

The National (Scotland)

MPs push for Westminster probe into Peter Murrell’s embezzlement

MPs are calling for a Westminster inquiry into SNP finances in the wake of Peter Murrell's embezzlement from the party if Holyrood does not

The National (Scotland)

Can it really be Scotland's energy if it's used to power Silicon Valley's AI models?

The Scottish Parliament will head to the chamber on Thursday to debate Scotland's energy future, but concerns have been raised over how truly…

The National (Scotland)

Scots warned of ‘devastating’ impact of energy bill hike

People are already struggling to pay their bills at the lower rate, charities have warned, after a 13% price hike was announced.

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Brutal Tony Blair essay shows 'case for indy has never been stronger', SNP say

A brutal essay penned by former prime minister Tony Blair outlining how Labour have failed while in office demonstrates the need for Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to seek Section 30 order for indyref2 in talks with Keir Starmer

JOHN Swinney will request a Section 30 order from the Prime Minister when they meet in “the next few weeks” following Holyrood calling for…

Evening Standard

SNP leadership ‘doesn’t have clue’ how to win independence – former minister

Former Scottish cabinet secretary said the SNP must focus on building support for independence rather than a ‘debate about process’ at Holyrood.

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Energy must be in Scotland's own hands, SNP say as price cap set to increase

WESTMINSTER cannot be trusted with Scotland’s energy, the SNP have said after it was revealed the energy price cap will be increased in July ...

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The Guardian - UK

The establishment reaction to Andy Burnham’s rise is a sign of the fight to come

The old settlement will not politely bow out for its replacement – which is why progressives must take action on these three fronts, says Labour MP Clive Lewis

Evening Standard

MSPs back John Swinney’s independence motion but Westminster rejects referendum

The Scottish Parliament has voted for Westminster to transfer powers to Holyrood to allow a second independence referendum to be held.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says Holyrood vote marks start of push for indyref2 powers

“TODAY is the start of a process that I believe will lead Westminster to say yes to a referendum, and Scotland to a yes to independence,” John…

The National (Scotland)

New Scottish Parliament calls for UK Government to devolve indyref2 powers

SCOTLAND’S newly elected parliament has called for Westminster to devolve the powers which would allow it to hold a second independence referendum…

Evening Standard

Swinney: Scots will ‘resoundingly’ back independence if second vote takes place

The country’s First Minister hailed independence as being the ‘fresh start Scotland so badly needs’.

The National (Scotland)

Read John Swinney's speech in full as MSPs debate independence referendum powers

John Swinney has asked MSPs to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK Government to Scotland to allow a second independence referendum…

The Guardian - UK

Trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences to begin in Newry

Former DUP leader faces charges spanning 21 years in case that triggered political earthquake in Northern Ireland

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