The Latest Breaking News from Westminster

Westminster could override legislation designed to protect devolution, says professor

WESTMINSTER could override legislation aimed at better protecting powers devolved to the Welsh Parliament, an academic has claimed.

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023

UK and Scottish Governments clash over compensation payments if deposit return scheme scrapped

The Scottish Secretary insisted it would have "nothing to do" with Westminster if firms are left out of pocket as a result of the deposit return scheme being halted.

Daily Record · May 22, 2023

MP Margaret Ferrier loses appeal over Covid rule breach suspension from Westminster

An independent appeals panel concluded that the sanction - which could lead to a by-election - was "neither unreasonable nor disproportionate"

Daily Record · May 22, 2023

The SNP does not care if Tories are in charge at Westminster but it matters to the public

In his regular Daily Record column, the Scottish Labour leader says his is the only party standing for change at the next General Election.

Daily Record · May 22, 2023

Humza Yousaf insists Scottish independence campaign is 'stepping up a gear' as SNP plans convention

The First Minister will be among the speakers at a "special independence convention" next month.

Daily Record · May 21, 2023

While Rishi Sunak keeps quiet, noisy Tories are wreaking havoc on his party’s reputation

The prime minister believes endlessly chasing the news agenda is a waste of time, but his detachment has created a vacuum

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023

Humza Yousaf to campaign in North Lanarkshire ahead of crucial council by-election

On Saturday, the First Minister will join Bellshill council candidate Joe Budd to speak to local people and businesses ahead of the by-election on…

The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2023

Scottish MPs spend more than £700k of taxpayers' money on flights in a year

Exclusive: The average Scottish MP spent £320.14 on air travel per week that parliament was sitting.

Daily Record · May 20, 2023

‘I was told it’s normal’: Afghan refugee who worked for UK sleeping rough in London

Mohammad Seddeqi’s plight highlights issue of Home Office evicting people from hotels to reduce costs

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023

Independence will be 'front and centre' of the SNP's Westminster campaign, says Brown

Brown said that whether the SNP choose the de facto referendum route or “some other process”, independence will still be at the heart of the…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2023