The Latest Breaking News from Westminster

Debate on approach to independence ends at SNP conference, Yousaf insists

The party will meet in Aberdeen this weekend, with its independence policy first on the agenda.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Yousaf: SNP has to ‘give people a reason’ to vote for independence

First Minister Humza Yousaf told the BBC the party had been too focused on pointing out Westminster failings and not on the relevance of independence.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Worst of Westminster: A Tory defector plus another Boris betrayal

Good evening! The UK Parliament has been in recess this week during conference season but there has been no shortage of drama coming out of the Big…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2023

SNP defection an ‘odd tantrum’ by MP facing de-selection, says party president

Lisa Cameron announced on Thursday she was quitting the SNP for the Conservatives.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

From boardrooms to bedrooms: ICI director’s office was the perfect formula for £18m penthouse in Westminster

The future occupants of The Gainsborough’s walnut-panelled rooms will be able to call MI5 their nextdoor neighbours

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023

Shirts on the front row and players on the runway – how football fell for fashion

With fashionistas wearing team shirts, footballers on catwalks, and clubs with creative directors, style and soccer are closer then ever, says Victoria Moss

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023

Rishi Sunak masterminded Lisa Cameron's Tory defection, Alister Jack claims

RISHI Sunak reportedly masterminded Lisa Cameron’s defection from the SNP to the Tories, according to Alister Jack.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2023

SNP reveal nine candidates set to contest General Election - see the list

THE SNP have confirmed nine candidates who have been selected by the party to contest the next General Election.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2023

Sunak ‘delighted’ as SNP call for by-election following MP’s defection

Dr Lisa Cameron said the SNP Westminster group had been ‘toxic and bullying’.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

SNP in fresh turmoil with shock defection of MP Lisa Cameron to the Tories

Lisa Cameron’s move comes after the Scottish National Party lost the Rutherglen by-election to Labour

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023