The Latest Breaking News from Westminster

Westminster 'not respecting devolution' as MSPs vote to reject EU law bill changes

Angus Robertson told the Scottish Parliament that ministers were given less than eight working hours to consider amendments to the wide-sweeping bill

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2023

Caroline Lucas and the heavy burden of being a party's only member of parliament

Green MP Caroline Lucas’s announcement that she will be leaving parliament at the next general election will have come as a surprise to many. Elected in 2010 as the party’s first ever MP, overturning a pretty thumping Labour majority, she has become something of a force to be reckoned with…

The Conversation · Jun 8, 2023

Matt Hancock tells court he felt intimidated by anti-vaccination protester

Geza Tarjanyi, 62, denies pushing former health secretary towards London underground escalator

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023

Stephen Kerr 'considering' bailing out of Holyrood for Westminster return

A SCOTTISH Conservative MSP has been accused of “trying to bail out to Westminster” as his party is predicted to slump to third place come the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2023

Scotland delays deposit return scheme by at least two years, blaming Westminster

Scottish government says UK ministers’ decision to exclude glass from the scheme effectively sabotaged it

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023

Lack of devolution could put NI on path to joint British/Irish rule, MPs told

Westminster would not make decisions on governing the region without consent from the Irish government, a Commons committee was told.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Pickpocketing thefts on London Underground more than double in one year, figures show

The Central line has been revealed as the most popular among pickpockets

Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2023

Mhairi Black slams Rishi Sunak for using 'luxury helicopter'

The SNP Deputy Westminster leader slammed the Prime Minister for not focusing on people's priorities during the cost-of-living crisis while spending money on helicopter trips.

Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023

'Relieved' Ian Blackford reveals plans for after stepping down as MP

IAN Blackford has revealed his plans after he stands down as an MP at the next election in an exclusive interview with The National’s podcast ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2023

Labour 'to win 31 Scottish MPs by default' but trail SNP in votes, poll analysis says

LABOUR could win the majority of Scottish seats at the next Westminster election “by default” due to a slide in support of the SNP,…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2023