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SNP condemns UK visa scheme as 'disgraceful' as refugees told to wait two weeks for processing

The SNP Westminster leader attacked the bureaucracy of the UK visa scheme as MP Ronnie Cowan highlighted the case of an elderly Ukrainian couple told to come back for a visa appointment in two weeks time.

Daily Record

UK has ‘fallen short’ in response to Ukrainian refugees, says Nicola Sturgeon

The First Minister said the Westminster Government had not done enough to help women and children fleeing the war-torn country.

The Independent UK

Just 0.1% of idling drivers fined in central London, data reveals

Exclusive: Toxic air pollution kills thousands of people in city every year but higher fines not being levied

The Guardian - UK

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SNP MP call for paid miscarriage leave to be heard in Westminster debate

Angela Crawley MP's campaign for paid miscarriage leave for those who lose a child before 24 weeks has secured a debate in Westminster hall.

Daily Record

SNP MSP accuses Westminster of ‘council tax swindle’ over cost of living cash

Kenneth Gibson made the comment amid a row between the Scottish and UK Governments on funding

Daily Record

Holyrood Finance Committee convener slams Westminster ‘council tax swindle’

SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson hit out at the UK Government.

The Independent UK

SNP Westminster chief Ian Blackford restates party opposition to Trident nuclear deterrent

He insisted the party remained absolutely committed to removing Trident despite Vladimir Putin ratcheting up the international nuclear stakes.

Daily Record

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The Queen will stay as head of state in an independent Scotland, SNP confirm

The Queen would remain as head of state in an independent Scotland, the Scottish National Party's Westminster leader Ian Blackford has confirmed

Daily Mirror

Nicola Sturgeon 'does not have the courage' to tell SNP a referendum is not happening, says Labour's Wes Streeting

Streeting attacked the SNP leader for putting independence 'ahead of the needs of Scotland'

Daily Record

Thousands of Scots could lose Warm House Discount as fuel bills soar, warns charity

The Scottish Government said it was up to Westminster to confirm whether the current scheme will continue next year.

Daily Record

Oxford Street ‘hardest hit in Europe by Covid’, says Westminster council leader

Oxford Street is in danger of being swamped by US style candy and tourist tat shops after being hit harder than any other major shopping destination in Europe during the pandemic, Westminster council’s leader will warn on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Lanarkshire MP discusses his journey to Westminster with college's social sciences students

Steven Bonnar also gave his attentive listeners the chance to ask him questions about his time in politics

Daily Record

Westminster fire: Explosion destroys home and damages surrounding properties and cars outside Denver

A home in Westminster, Colorado has been destroyed in an explosion that damaged several surrounding properties and vehicles, the local fire department said.

The Independent UK

UK’s internal market has created tensions in devolution, MSPs say

The Internal Market Act was brought in by Westminster to regulate trade between the four nations of the UK in the wake of Brexit

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Daily Record

Rutherglen MSP attacks Tory government for 'brutal policies and inaction'

Clare Haughey says some Scottish Government funding is making up for a shortfall from Westminster.

Evening Standard

London congestion charge returns to pre-pandemic weekday hours

Motorists will be able to drive into central London after 6pm from Monday without having to pay the congestion charge.

The Independent UK

High Court judges to consider appeal against location for holocaust centre

Campaigners say plans to build the memorial next to the Palace of Westminster is the ‘right idea in the wrong place’.

Daily Record

Ian Blackford blasts Boris Johnson in row over access to free covid tests

The SNP's Westminster leader has demanded that Scots should still be able to order free lateral flow tests if needed.

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The Guardian - UK

Oil and gas firms have unlisted links to Westminster

Lobbyists for energy companies help to run parliamentary groups without needing to declare their role

The Guardian - UK

What we are getting wrong in the fight against antisemitism in Britain

Anti-Jewish hate incidents are rising. But political consensus in Westminster means little without a wide anti-racist coalition, says David Feldman of the Birkbeck Institute for the Study of Antisemitism

Daily Record

SNP policy chief criticises Scottish Government plan tackling cost of living crisis

EXCLUSIVE: Tony Giugliano is not a fan of linking £150 support to council tax bands and said the SNP/Green Government should "not just simply replicate what Westminster has done down south".

The Independent UK

Duke of York’s civil sex case settlement to be questioned by MP in Parliament

Labour’s Andy McDonald said he would raise the issue when MPs return to Westminster next week following their half-term break.

Birmingham Post

Urgent clarity from Welsh and UK governments needed on future business support in Wales, says FSB

The Federation of Small Businesses says the concerning disconnect between Westminster and Cardiff Bay on future business support is causing confusion and bad for business

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Council tax relief will cut £2-a-week from bills

Holyrood budget approval of Westminster funding will shave some money off most council tax bills facing 3% hike in West Lothian

The Independent UK

Westminster funding for cost-of-living crisis leaves Wales ‘£9 million worse off’

Welsh Finance Minister Rebecca Evans accused Treasury of ‘giving with one hand and taking with the other’.

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