The Latest Breaking News from Westminster

Student debt in England three times higher than Scotland, figures show

The SNP’s education spokeswoman said the figures showed ‘Westminster has completely failed young people’.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Scotland to mirror Irish citizenship model after independence, says Yousaf

Citizenship will be available to anyone with a parent born in Scotland, under the new proposals.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Labour lord doubles-down on 'UK is not a Union of equals' claim amid backlash

A LABOUR peer who sparked controversy after claiming that the UK is not and “was never meant to be” a Union of equals has doubled-down ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2023

Lord says Scottish ministers should be FINED for promoting independence

AN unelected peer has said Westminster should have the power to FINE Scottish ministers working to promote independence.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2023

Lords' Levelling Up power grab 'must be fought tooth and nail'

A LORDS plot to unilaterally scrap Scottish environmental rules “must be fought tooth and nail”, the SNP’s president has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2023

SNP activist hints at attempt to challenge Yousaf leadership

Chris Hanlon posted a picture of SNP leadership nomination forms, but said he had not ‘made any decisions’.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

Scottish Labour warns home ownership will become unaffordable as prices soar

The party was reacting to recent statistics revealed by the Office for National Statistics.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

Revealed: Bid to block Lords plot to give UK powers to scrap Scottish laws

UNELECTED peers are mulling new “Henry VIII powers” to allow Westminster the power to unilaterally scrap Scottish environmental rules, The…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2023

Stephen Flynn calls out UK Government 'clearly active' anti-independence initiatives

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has written to the head of the civil service raising concerns that the UK Government is “exerting ever…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2023

Ed Davey: ‘Tactical voting can lock Tories out of power for a generation’

Lib Dem leader says people lending their votes to rival parties could shut the door on Conservatives at Westminster for years to come

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023