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Glasgow locals give verdict on Keir Starmer's Labour after one year in power

THIS week marks one year since Labour’s General Election victory saw them take power at Westminster for the first time in 14 years ...

The National (Scotland)

New NHS 10-year plan marks start of ‘major renewal of Britain’, Starmer pledges

The Prime Minister will unveil his vision for the NHS, as he seeks to shift focus away from several chaotic days in Westminster.

The Independent UK

Scottish government minister says UK welfare reforms should be abandoned

The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill passed its first legislative hurdle at Westminster.

Evening Standard

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I've been an MP for 42 years. I've seen Westminster take apart the welfare state

WHEN Jeremy Corbyn was two years old, Winston Churchill was elected as prime minister of the United Kingdom for the second time.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer accuses Nigel Farage of ‘taking people for fools’ in Wales

PM makes claim in speech to Welsh Labour conference as polls suggest Reform could be biggest party in Senedd after next year’s elections

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK predicted to pick up first Scottish seats in landmark poll

A major poll has found that Reform UK would pick up its first seats in Scotland if a Westminster election were held today

The National (Scotland)

MP offered private ambulance to parliament amid fears assisted dying bill could come down to one vote

Sorcha Eastwood, a Northern Irish MP, has said she is unable to make it to Westminster for the landmark vote because she has Covid

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Cats ruled out for parliamentary pest patrols over welfare concerns

Free roaming felines have been rejected as potential pest controllers in Westminster because of concerns for their safety.

Evening Standard

Holocaust memorial critics warn of creating ‘monument to death and the Nazis’

Concerns have again been raised at Westminster over the loss of green space, the design of the scheme and security implications

Evening Standard

Why does Nigel Farage get to play British politics on easy mode?

The UK’s electoral system traditionally makes it hard for new parties to succeed. Not Reform. Sitting back from the fray, it sets the agenda, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK

Voices: What can Reform do to shift the idea it is the ‘Nigel Party’?

INSIDE WESTMINSTER: The loss of a Scottish parliament by-election that Farage had hoped to win, coupled with the resignation of his chairman amid a row about banning the burqa, could reshape the electoral fortunes of all parties, says Andrew Grice

The Independent UK

'A bit rich': Kate Forbes responds to Keir Starmer ruling out referendum

KATE Forbes has said it is “a bit rich” for Keir Starmer to deny Scots an independence referendum after a poll suggested support would go up if…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour by-election candidate flounders after dodging question 11 times

SCOTTISH Labour's candidate for the upcoming Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election has floundered in an interview after failing to answer a…

The National (Scotland)

MPs urge Westminster to follow Scotland's lead on free period products

AROUND 40 cross-party MPs have signed a letter to expand the current provision of free period products to all toilets across the Westminster estate

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Westminster Kennel Club sets plans for its 150th dog show next year

The Westminster Kennel Club is gearing up for its 150th annual dog show next year, though it’s still just 21 in dog years

The Conversation

‘The red Welsh way’: Welsh Labour attempts to distance itself from the UK party

More than two decades ago, Rhodri Morgan, then first minister of Wales, put “clear red water” between Welsh Labour and the UK party. It’s a phrase that became one of the most enduring cliches in Welsh politics.

Evening Standard

‘Increasingly difficult’ for Stormont to mitigate decisions made at Westminster

Northern Ireland’s Finance Minister said decisions at Westminster have ‘significant impact’ in the region.

The Independent UK

Farage may not be in office but he is very much in power, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking in Edinburgh at a gathering of SNP candidates for next year’s Holyrood election.

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Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges

The British actor-comedian arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for his first hearing since he was charged last month with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape, as well as two counts of sexual assault.

Evening Standard

Bikers to descend on Westminster for veterans protest against Legacy Act repeal

Organisers say there could be around 1,000 demonstrators gathering on Whitehall in central London on Friday.

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UK Could Be Quietly Slipping Back Under EU Rules and People Are Not Happy

There’s serious noise coming out of Westminster this morning after reports emerged that Labour may be paving the way for a quiet return to EU-style rule-making.

The National (Scotland)

Meet the disabled SNP activist hoping to take on Anas Sarwar over welfare cuts

A disabled SNP candidate hoping to stand against Anas Sarwar has said Scotland’s welfare system is at risk if the Scottish Labour leader wins the…

Guitar World

“The nuisance is exacerbated by the repetition and poor quality of some of the performances”: Buskers banned from London’s Leicester Square as performances likened to “psychological torture”

The tourist hotspot will fall quiet on April 17 as Westminster Council says it had “no choice” but to tackle “increasing noise disruption and anti-social behavior”

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour 'drones' clog up PMQs with 'supine questions'

SCOTTISH Labour MPs have been branded “drones” after research revealed they spend most of their time at PMQs throwing Keir Starmer softball…

The Guardian - UK

UK MPs post selfies to show attendance of rare Saturday session in parliament

Recall for steel debate is an unusual event but bout of presenteeism has not gone unnoticed by constituents on X

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