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Trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences to begin in Newry

Former DUP leader faces charges spanning 21 years in case that triggered political earthquake in Northern Ireland

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Holyrood set to back Swinney on second independence referendum

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has tabled a motion urging Westminster to devolve powers to Holyrood for a second referendum.

Evening Standard · May 26

Former Tory MP leaves Reform UK after 'by-election candidacy snub'

Reform have said that Ross Thomson, who served as a Tory MP for Aberdeen South from 2017 to 2019, left the party after being snubbed from standing…

The National (Scotland) · May 25

Deputy First Minister urges MSPs to ‘unite’ ahead of vote on holding indyref2

MSPs will vote on a motion on Tuesday to decide if Scotland will request the UK Government to allow another referendum.

Evening Standard · May 24

Will Andy Burnham really 'change Labour'? Experts weigh in

ANDY Burnham has painted himself as a man of principle, but will he really be any different to Keir Starmer?

The National (Scotland) · May 24

MSPs urged to 'unite behind Scotland's right to decide' ahead of indyref2 vote

MSPs have been urged to 'unite behind Scotland’s right to decide' ahead of a vote to hold a second independence referendum ...

The National (Scotland) · May 24

Celtic Alliance must unite to demand referendum powers, says Plaid Cymru MS

PRO-independence governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should work together to secure powers to hold independence referendums, a Plaid…

The National (Scotland) · May 24

Kemi Badenoch: Aberdeen is dying because of the SNP

The Conservative leader accused the SNP of speaking ‘out of both sides of its mouth’ on support for the fossil fuel industry.

Evening Standard · May 22

Andy Burnham launches campaign to return to Westminster – what he said

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The Independent UK · May 22

First independence vote 'settled it for 20 to 30 years', BBC host Fiona Bruce claims

BBC host Fiona Bruce interrupted a Question Time debate on Scottish independence to claim that the 2014 vote had settled the issue for “20 to 30…

The National (Scotland) · May 22