The Latest Breaking News from Westminster

'Absolutely' possible UK Government could ignore GRA reforms, reports say

THE UK Government may not recognise gender recognition reforms (GRR) if they pass through Holyrood, according to reports.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2022

Three-day Scottish economics festival will challenge Westminster jargon

GLOBAL economists and comedians will be heading to Dundee next year to discuss Scotland's place in a globalised economy at the first economic…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2022

Richard Murphy: Tories are to blame for strikes, but what would SNP do better?

THE current round of strikes are an almost unknown phenomenon for most people, politicians included ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2022

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn suffers blow after double resignation

Pete Wishart and Stewart McDonald quit the frontbench days after Flynn succeeded Ian Blackford

Daily Record · Dec 8, 2022

Pete Wishart ‘bemused’ at SNP Commons leadership change as he quits front bench

The Perth and Perthshire North MP told new Westminster leader Stephen Flynn he did not understand the need for a challenge.

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

Senior SNP MP resigns from Westminster frontbench after Stephen Flynn becomes leader

THE SNP's most senior MP has resigned from the party's frontbench at Westminster following Stephen Flynn taking over as group leader ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2022

Ian Blackford: ‘I believe I would have won’ if I’d put myself forward in SNP race

The former leader will now take a role as the SNP’s business ambassador, making the case for Scottish independence to businesses

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2022

Blackford: I believe I would have won if I’d put myself forward in SNP race

He will now take a role as the SNP’s business ambassador, making the case for independence to businesses.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

UK approves first coal mine in decades in Cumbria despite climate fears

The controversial scheme, which will dig up coking coal for steel production, was green-lit by Conservative minister Michael Gove.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

Matt Hancock’s decision to quit as MP has been a long time coming

Former health secretary’s exit from politics may have been on the cards since he was snubbed day Rishi Sunak became PM

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022