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 · Feb 26, 2022
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 · Feb 22, 2022
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 Edinburgh Live · Feb 22, 2022
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. Daily Record · Feb 21, 2022
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. Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2022
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’. The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2022
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. Daily Record · Feb 20, 2022
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 · Feb 20, 2022
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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2022
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". Daily Record · Feb 18, 2022
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. The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022
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 Birmingham Post · Feb 16, 2022
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 Edinburgh Live · Feb 15, 2022
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’. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022
Daily Record · Feb 14, 2022 SNP MP stretchered from mountain after dramatic ski crash Hannah Bardell, an experienced skier, has shared details of the accident that took place while the MP was on holiday
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2022 Boris Johnson will survive parties crisis to fight next election, minister claims Prime minister to tour UK in bid to shake off Westminster rows
Manchester Evening News · Feb 11, 2022 The North is being asked to go 'cap in hand to a group of masters' in Westminster for cash, MP Lisa Nandy says Wigan MP Lisa Nandy has slammed the government's levelling up strategy.
Chronicle Live · Feb 11, 2022 Lisa Nandy: North being asked to go 'cap in hand to a group of masters' in Westminster for cash Shadow levelling up secretary Lisa Nandy has slammed the Government's strategy.
Birmingham Post · Feb 10, 2022 Chisholm Bookmakers return to profit but warns of "Westminster's anti-gambling lobby" The North East-based chain received £1.3m from the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022 NI language legislation ‘to be introduced at Westminster before Stormont poll’ Conor Burns also indicated that the Government is ‘considering next steps incredibly carefully’ around proposals for dealing with legacy issues.
Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2022 Londoner’s Diary: Carrie is steeped in the Westminster bubble, says friend of biographer LORD Ashcroft is “a bit baffled” by criticism of his forthcoming biography of Carrie Johnson, The Londoner understands.
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022 MP Amy Callaghan who suffered brain haemorrhage returns to Westminster Ms Callaghan returned to the House of Commons and said it was ‘definitely against doctor’s orders’.
Birmingham Post · Feb 7, 2022 Sacha Lord brands Westminster 'broken' and criticises Government's levelling up plans Mr Lord is Greater Manchester's night-time economy adviser
Daily Record · Feb 7, 2022 SNP MP Amy Callaghan returns to Westminster 'against doctor's orders' as she blasts Commons rules EXCLUSIVE: The MP for East Dunbartonshire suffered a stroke in June 2020 and is calling for Commons bosses to reform its "antiquated" rules on proxy voting.
Daily Mirror · Feb 5, 2022 'There is a school of thought Boris Johnson might just somehow get away with this' Our man in Westminster Keir Mudie shares his disbelief at the school of thought that Boris Johnson could enact a Houdini magic trick and escape the partygate crisis