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The Latest Breaking News from Westminster

Youngest MP in 300 years quits and blasts ‘toxic Westminster environment’

Mhairi Black said Parliament is ‘outdated, sexist and toxic’

The Independent UK

Mhairi Black: SNP Deputy Westminster Leader to quit as MP as she slams ‘toxic environment’

She tells podcast: ‘I think it is one of the most unhealthy workplaces that you could ever be in. It’s a toxic environment’

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon hints at comeback for Mhairi Black as MP plans to step down

NICOLA Sturgeon has said she hopes Mhairi Black might consider running to be an MSP in the future after announcing she would be quitting Westminster.

The National (Scotland)

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MP, 28, says she's quitting - branding Parliament 'toxic' and 'poisonous'

The SNP's Mhairi Black described Parliament as "one of the most unhealthy workplaces that you could ever be in", saying she was alarmed by "what folk can get away with"

Daily Mirror

SNP MP Mhairi Black stepping down at the next general election

The SNP Deputy Westminster leader said the House of Commons is a “toxic workplace” that has taken its toll on her "body and mind".

Daily Record

Mhairi Black to step down as SNP MP at next General Election

THE SNP's deputy leader at Westminster has announced she will step down at the next General Election ...

The National (Scotland)

Sexual misconduct claims against ex-Tory MP David Warburton to be reinvestigated

A WESTMINSTER panel that oversees complaints against parliamentarians has ordered a reinvestigation of sexual misconduct claims against David…

The National (Scotland)

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Assisted dying law changes ‘matter for MPs but Government will not stand in way’

Helen Whately said debate in this ‘sensitive area’ is one that should be led by MPs at Westminster and it should be for Parliament to decide.

The Independent UK

UK Government's benefits system could send 1.8 million more into poverty

THE income gap between typical and poorer households could widen even further if the UK Government ploughs on with its regressive approach to…

The National (Scotland)

Orkney to join Norway? No 10 says no way, but islanders have a grudge to bear

The island’s council have voted to explore leaving the United Kingdom, writes Oliver Pritchard-Jones

The Independent UK

Scots paying hundreds more a month on mortgages than in 2021

SNP-commissioned analysis said that the average Scot is paying £381 more per month than they were in November 2021.

Daily Record

Westminster rejects idea of Orkney leaving UK and joining Norway

Orkney’s council leader James Stockan has put forward a motion which says it is time for the islands to consider other forms of governance.

Daily Record

SDLP's Claire Hanna says boundary changes cement South Belfast as 'most diverse' constituency

Claire Hanna has kicked off campaigning in new areas joining her constituency ahead of the next Westminster election due in 2024

Belfast Live

Independence is 'key to protecting' NHS Scotland, say SNP ahead of it's 75th birthday

INDEPENDENCE is “key to protecting” the NHS in Scotland, the SNP has said ahead of the health service’s 75th anniversary.

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SNP MP doubts Westminster will 'positively' engage if party wins independence mandate

A SENIOR SNP MP has cast doubt on whether the UK Government would engage "positively" with the party if it gains a mandate for Scottish…

Daily Record

Veteran SNP MP says independence plan will ‘probably not’ lead to UK Government talks

Peter Wishart has cast doubt on the effectiveness of the proposal by First Minister Humza Yousaf

The Independent UK

Wishart: SNP independence plan will ‘probably not’ lead to UK Government talks

The veteran SNP MP spoke to Holyrood magazine on his party’s approach to Scottish independence.

Daily Record

Orkney 'could leave Scotland and UK and become part of Norway' councillor says

Island councillors will tomorrow discuss “alternative governance” as they look at becoming more independent, with the council leader citing a lack of government cash from Holyrood and Westminster as the cause.

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Westminster politicians have not learnt lessons from 2008 crisis, says Ian Blackford

WESTMINSTER politicians have not learned the lessons of the 2008 financial crisis, Ian Blackford has said, as he warned that inflation will do…

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak’s £10k helicopter jolly to a Conservative party event

A HELICOPTER trip taken by Rishi Sunak for a Conservative party event cost nearly £10,000, the latest MPs financial register has revealed.

The National (Scotland)

Tories are taking the UK to the 'brink of recession', says Stephen Flynn

THE Tories are taking the UK to the “brink of recession”, with fears an economic downturn is the Westminster government’s “only plan” to…

The Independent UK

Stephen Flynn accuses the Tories of taking UK to ‘brink of recession’

The SNP Westminster leader hit out at the UK Government’s handling of the economy.

The Guardian - UK

Senior Tories fear mass exodus from parliament as dozens of MPs set to quit

Former ministers, veterans and newcomers to quit Commons after years of exhausting political chaos

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf to join SNP activists on monthly Day of Action

HUMZA Yousaf will today (Saturday) be joining activists in Blantyre on a party Day of Action.

The National (Scotland)

UK drops in global workers' rights ranking - falling to be on par with Qatar

WORKERS’ rights in the UK have been degraded to the extent the country now ranks among despotic regimes such as Saudi Arabia and Vietnam,…

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