The Latest Breaking News from Westminster

Duchess of Kent's coffin arrives at Westminster Cathedral ahead of funeral

The royal hearse made the three-mile journey from Kensington Palace on Monday with the Duchess’s coffin, draped in the Royal Standard, accompanied by her immediate family

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025

Duchess of Kent’s coffin arrives at Westminster Cathedral on eve of funeral

Katharine, the wife of the late Queen’s cousin the Duke of Kent, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on September 4 aged 92.

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025

Duchess of Kent’s coffin arrives at Westminster Cathedral ahead of Catholic funeral

Her coffin has been received in a solemn ceremony

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

MPs joined by four-legged friends for Westminster dog show

More than a dozen MPs met in Victoria Tower Gardens on Thursday for the annual Westminster Dog Show.

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025

'Disgusting': Scottish Tories blasted for Holyrood asylum hotel debate

THE Scottish Tories have been accused of “endangering the safety of asylum seekers” for bringing a debate on migrant hotels at Holyrood today ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2025

So politicians want rid of the Senedd: would they abolish any other country’s democracy?

The Welsh parliament has its faults – but talk of axing it is for charlatans, not leaders who are serious about the nation’s future, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025

Nearly 900 people arrested at Westminster protest in support of banned group Palestine Action

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that 890 arrests were made during the demonstration in Parliament Square on Saturday

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2025

Reform campaigning 'to seize control of London doughnut' reveals assembly member

London Assembly member, Alex Wilson, said the party was “seriously campaigning” to take control of councils in the outskirts of the city

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2025

Duchess of Kent’s funeral to be Catholic service at Westminster Cathedral

Katharine, the wife of the late Queen’s cousin the Duke of Kent, died peacefully at home late on Thursday night.

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2025

Here's why energy is the key battleground for our children's future

Simon Forrest speaks about how energy is the battleground for our children's future.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2025