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Westminster committee to consider Peter Murrell embezzlement inquiry

A WESTMINSTER committee is to consider opening an inquiry after Peter Murrell embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP after MPs urged for…

The National (Scotland)

Three devolved governments. Three paths to independence

THERE hasn’t been much to excite or inspire Scotland’s independence movement in the last few years

The National (Scotland)

UK Government immediately rejects new Scottish Parliament call for power over energy

SCOTLAND’S new parliament has called for power over energy to be devolved away from Westminster, but been immediately knocked back by the UK…

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish independence rally held outside Holyrood after Section 30 vote

Independence campaigners gathered outside of Holyrood for a rally after MSPs backed John Swinney’s request for a Section 30 order from Westminster…

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Labour to win key by-election as far-right party splits Reform vote, poll predicts

LABOUR’S Andy Burnham may win a crucial Westminster by-election thanks to a far-right party taking votes from Reform UK, polling has suggested ...

The National (Scotland)

3 crucial Westminster by-elections on the same day – what you need to know

WESTMINSTER by-elections are a bit like buses, you wait ages for one and then three come along at once.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham does little to hide his true ambitions with a by-election launch promising ‘change’

NEWS ANALYSIS: Andy Burnham made the case to ‘change’ prime minister without mentioning Keir Starmer’s name as he launched his Makerfield by-election campaign, says political editor David Maddox

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Manchester messiah Burnham anointed to fix Westminster politics

King of the north searches for the hero inside himself to an Oasis backing track to change politics for the better

The Guardian - UK

SNP announce candidates for two Westminster by-elections

THE SNP have announced their candidates for two upcoming Westminster by-elections

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MPs back call for review of Westminster election system

SCOTTISH Labour MPs are backing calls for a review of the Westminster voting system.

The National (Scotland)

Tuesday briefing: After an historic shift in power, where might Plaid Cymru go next?

In today’s newsletter: Labour has been decimated, Reform has taken up the official opposition, and the Senedd has expanded massively – taking the country’s new leadership into uncharted waters

The Guardian - UK

Reeves must go ‘much further’ to aid families in cost-of-living crisis, says SNP

Westminster economy spokeswoman Kirsty Blackman called on the Chancellor to act to help families – including those in the ‘squeezed middle’.

Evening Standard

UK taxpayers face £5.4bn ‘Burnham penalty’ over increased borrowing costs, Tories claim

The chaos in Westminster has been reflected in moves in the bond markets

The Independent UK

Westminster ‘chaos’ turning people off Union, Sinn Fein Stormont minister says

Caoimhe Archibald, the Sinn Fein Economy Minister, said it ‘does not matter’ who is Prime Minister for people in Northern Ireland.

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Oil price gains and Westminster worry sink stocks

The FTSE 100 closed down 177.56 points, 1.7%, at 10,195.37.

The Independent UK

Stormont leaders concerned by Labour ‘distraction’ amid budget talks request

Ministers in Northern Ireland have yet to agree a budget for the current financial year.

Evening Standard

Burnham eyes Westminster return as MP stands aside to allow challenge to Starmer

Labour’s Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said he wanted to return to Westminster to ‘make politics work properly for people’.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour says ‘wait and see’ on Andy Burnham running in by-election

It comes after Wes Streeting quit as health secretary, saying a leadership battle should take place as he called on Sir Keir Starmer to stand aside.

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Evening Standard

Swinney contrasts ‘swift action’ in Scotland to ‘constant crisis’ at Westminster

SNP leader John Swinney spoke after being sworn in again as an MSP at Holyrood.

Evening Standard

Swinney: Calm and elegance of Holyrood in contrast to chaos of Westminster

Scotland’s First Minister spoke of his ‘enormous pride’ at being the first MSP to be sworn into the new Parliamentary session at Holyrood on Thursday

Evening Standard

Mouse poo and gnawed packets of food found in London school kitchen

Ark Atwood Primary Academy was handed a 0 rating for food hygiene – meaning urgent improvement is necessary – after an inspection by Westminster City Council

The Conversation

After a complete collapse, where does Welsh Labour go from here?

May 7 will go down as the worst election in the history of Welsh Labour. More than a century of electoral dominance ended with the party sitting in opposition in the Senedd (Welsh parliament) for the first time.

Evening Standard

What does the State Opening of Parliament involve and why?

A day of pomp and ceremony awaits in Westminster, this year taking place against the backdrop of a tumultuous week for Sir Keir Starmer and his Government

Evening Standard

Danger now lurks for Keir Starmer in every corner of Westminster

Commentary: Friends, just months ago, may now be foes as the Prime Minister fights for his political life

Evening Standard

New MSPs arrive at Holyrood following last week’s election

The new members will be sworn in later this week.

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