The Latest Breaking News from Westminster

Holyrood and Westminster governments compounding cost-of-living crisis – Labour

The SNP defended its record of ‘mitigating’ cuts north of the border and accused the Scotland Office of not ‘lifting a finger’ to help Scots.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon wishes Rangers 'very best of luck' ahead of Europa League final

The First Minister and the Prime Minister have both offered Rangers support in the crunch tie.

Daily Record · May 18, 2022

Naming and shaming MPs is the way to change this rotten culture

Another week and another horrific allegation of sexual misconduct from Westminster. Last night an unnamed Conservative MP was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault, sexual assault, rape and misconduct in a public office.

Evening Standard · May 18, 2022

Tory MP remains in custody following arrest on suspicion of rape

Met Police said officers received a report in January 2020 relating to alleged sexual offences committed in London between 2002 and 2009.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

British Government Legacy legislation backlash sees 70 civil actions launched amid outrage

The actions of the British Government were likened to those of a “rogue state”

Belfast Live · May 17, 2022

‘Pro-police’ Patel to give Taser powers to special constables

The Home Secretary announced the move during a speech at the annual Police Federation conference in Manchester.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

‘I saw two Tory whips having tequila for breakfast’: Margaret Beckett on Blair, the Iraq war and half a century in politics

She is Britain’s longest-serving female MP. As she approaches retirement, she remembers the thrill of Westminster in the 70s, the successes and failures of the Blair years, and nominating Corbyn for the Labour leadership

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2022

Mother-in-law says relative who threw eggs at Baroness Thatcher statue 'childish'

Statue costing £300,000 was sited in former prime minister's home town of Grantham over fears it could become focus of "far-left" if placed in Parliamentary Square, Westminster

Daily Mirror · May 17, 2022

Colorado Supreme Court rules in favor of woman who expected to pay $1,337 for surgery but was charged $303,709

DENVER — A woman who expected to pay $1,337 for surgery at a Westminster hospital but was billed $303,709 may be off the hook for the massive bill after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled in her favor Monday.

Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022

Chelsea takeover at risk of collapse amid "alarm in government" over Roman Abramovich

Government sources warn club's future is in doubt because of deadlock with sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich over £1.6bn loan two weeks before operating licence expires

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022