The Latest Breaking News from Westminster

Unelected Lords guzzled 300 bottles of bubbly and wine as economy tanked

UNELECTED Lords have guzzled more than 300 bottles of bubbly and wine since the Tories crashed the economy last year.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 8, 2023

De facto referendum will not secure Scottish independence, warns SNP MP

Stewart McDonald has published a paper ahead of a special SNP conference next month.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

MPs should get medals and bigger payoffs, says report

Exit payments compare poorly with other countries, says cross-party group of MPs

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Scots face 'ludicrous' energy bills while BP rakes in 'obscene' £23billion profits

The UK Government is under pressure to impose a fresh windfall tax on energy giants who are earning record profits.

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

Westminster should consider making more NI decisions in Stormont's absence, study says

Northern Ireland is being governed on a "limited and piecemeal basis" since the collapse of power-sharing, a think tank warned

Belfast Live · Feb 7, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon responds to popularity rating drop amid trans prisoner row

Over the weekend, a YouGov poll reported the First Minister’s personal approval rating had dropped and the gender reform row was blamed

The National (Scotland) · Feb 6, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon publishes her personal tax returns dating back to 2014

The First Minister called on other party leaders to publish their own tax returns.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Council tax bills in London’s most expensive borough to rise

Council tax bills in London’s most expensive borough are set to rise by an average of almost £125, it can be revealed.

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023

SNP opposition to gender recognition reform should be ‘respected’, Commons leader says

Stephen Flynn’s comments contrast with view of Westminster colleague Alyn Smith who said rebels should quit the party

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023

Liz Truss seems keen to make comeback, but is anyone else on board?

Former PM not trying to keep a low profile, but former allies have their own ambitions and few would risk a return

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023