The Latest Breaking News from Westminster

Downing Street criticised over Irish flag on post about Northern Ireland

Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie said it is the latest incident which demonstrates Downing Street ‘doesn’t understand’ Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Scottish areas with Tory MPs win Levelling Up cash from UK Government

SCOTTISH seats held by Tory MPs have been granted Levelling Up funding by the Conservative government.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023

David Cameron has 'serious questions to answer' after joining Lords

DAVID Cameron’s appointment as Foreign Secretary must be investigated following his induction into the House of Lords, the LibDems have insisted.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023

A former Home Secretary and her dangerous legacy

The U.K. is a divided country whose views on human rights, conflict and multiculturalism are being tested on the touchstone of Westminster’s unflinching support for Israel in its war against Hamas.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Keir Starmer 'watered down key parts of devolution report'

KEIR Starmer “watered down” parts of a major report on devolution, a Mayor has claimed as he appealed to independence supporters to find allies…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2023

Worst of Westminster: You're in trouble if bringing back David Cameron is a win

National readers may have felt exhausted reading this week’s news.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2023

Brexit 'robbed a generation of Scots', says minister as new Europe paper unveiled

BREXIT “robbed the next generation of Scots”, according to External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson ahead of the unveiling of a new…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2023

'Complete failure' at auction sees Tories hike prices for offshore energy

THE UK Government has laid out revised contract terms for offshore wind after a “complete failure” at the last auction saw no bids made ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023

Westminster urged to end Universal Credit age discrimination by young Scots mums

YOUNG Scottish mums have urged political leaders to end age discrimination in Universal Credit ahead of the Autumn Budget.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023

SNP Westminster leader criticises ‘shameful’ vote against ceasefire in Gaza

Stephen Flynn said the leaders of the Conservatives and Labour parties had ‘ignored’ the United Nations.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023