Labour inaction slammed as inflation drops in Europe but rises in UK THE SNP have accused the Chancellor of spending the summer “flying kites” as the cost of living crisis worsens under Labour. The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2025
'End of an era': Patrick Harvie looks back at 17 years leading Scottish Greens “IT is going to be a little weird,” Patrick Harvie says, as he ponders a future outside of the top job in the Scottish Greens after 17 years. The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2025
Are the Scottish Tories about to become irrelevant in Scottish politics? RUSSELL Findlay’s attempt to emulate Reform UK has seen the Scottish Tory leader lose two MSPs in less than a year. The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2025
Voices: How long can Keir Starmer get away with his delusional foreign aid policy? INSIDE WESTMINSTER: While the prime minister has excelled in some areas of foreign policy, he has a less than impressive record when it comes to aid, writes Andrew Grice The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025
Met’s ‘youngest detective inspector’ in court accused of destroying mobile phone evidence Taylor Flanagan-Clark, 32, wiped his eyes in the dock at Westminster Magistrates’ Court Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025
Flagship London council hires own police officers for the first time to tackle crime Nine Met officers will join Westminster town hall’s new Police and Council Tasking Team (PACT) Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025
Oxford Street rough sleepers 'evicted from Park Lane camp' as sleeping bags line up on famous shopping destination Park Lane encampment was dismantled by Transport for London (TfL) earlier this summer Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025
Is the UK One Step Closer To Shutting Down Migrant Hotels? Brits Celebrate Closure of Essex Hotel The High Court has ordered the closure of a migrant hotel in Essex, sparking celebration among locals and raising fresh questions about the future of asylum accommodation across the UK. International Business Times UK · Aug 20, 2025
Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘political instinct’ to back a united Ireland The former Scottish first minister stressed the issue is one for people in Northern Ireland to decide. Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025
Kneecap rapper brands terror charge 'distraction to genocide' as he bids for criminal case to end Hundreds of Kneecap supporters turned out for the hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025
Swinney says SNP majority at Holyrood could make second referendum a ‘reality’ John Swinney said the 2011 election, where the SNP won a majority, leading to the 2014 independence referendum, had set a ‘precedent’. Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025
Protester arrested for wearing ‘Plasticine Action’ shirt to Westminster rally Miles Pickering wore a shirt designed to mimic logo of banned Palestine Action, but officers said garment fell short of illegal support for group The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Reform UK hiring staff in England to write Holyrood manifesto Reform UK are hiring staff in England to write their Holyrood election manifesto ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2025
Bored of your beach read? Dive into these politicians’ steamy novels From Brussels to Westminster, top European politicians have turned their experiences into steamy novels, mixing romance, scandal, and risqué fantasies. Diplomats, ministers, and MPs reveal a surprising, erotic side behind the political curtain. Euronews · Aug 19, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025 Politicians across UK unite to demand Keir Starmer impose sanctions on Israel Keir Starmer has been urged to recall Parliament to “impose immediate sanctions” on Israel in a joint letter signed by politicians in Scotland,…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025 Rail fares in England could rise by ‘outrageous’ 5.6% next year Campaigners say passengers may be priced off trains as July inflation figure is likely to push up ticket prices
The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025 Call for MoD to investigate serious nuclear incident at Faslane naval base THE SNP have demanded urgent answers in a letter to the Ministry of Defence after the UK Government confirmed a serious nuclear incident took place…
Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025 Letter urges Prime Minister to recall Parliament over Gaza emergency The letter has been sent by a number of politicians from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2025 NHS to trial AI tool that speeds up hospital discharges Pilot at Chelsea and Westminster trust aims to reduce paperwork and free up doctors, as the UK moves to improve public services via AI
Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2025 Dealers 'selling hard drugs during Mass' in pews and grounds of Westminster Cathedral Worshippers say Britain’s biggest Roman Catholic church has been overrun with criminals selling illegal substances
The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2025 Ian Blackford's decision signals the rise of a new younger generation of politicians Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford, who announced in June 2023 that he did not intend to stand for reelection to his Ross, Skye, and…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2025 Nigel Farage’s Reform peers demand reignites calls for House of Lords to be scrapped CALLS for the House of Lords to be scrapped have been reignited following Nigel Farage’s demands to the Prime Minister to allow him to nominate…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025 Gersmas Day gives the anti-indy press something to write about during silly season It's Gersmas Day, when British nationalist Santa puts supporters of Scottish independence on the naughty list and the anti-independence Scottish…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2025 'We are sovereign': The people’s constitution that could see an independent Scotland Activists in Scotland have set up a website for the public to be involved in writing the country's draft constitution for an independent nation and…
Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2025 Metropolitan Police make record 532 arrests at London demonstration defying Palestine Action ban Up to 700 people, including Left-wing activists and Muslim community leaders, gathered in Westminster