John Swinney voices ‘regret’ after former MP Mhairi Black quits the SNP The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader wished the ex-politician well. Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025
Rachel Reeves in Scotland to announce £66m of transport funding Rachel Reeves will announce £66 million of funding for transport projects in Scotland – with the Chancellor insisting the cash shows the Labour… The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2025
Former SNP Westminster deputy leader Mhairi Black quits party The former MP is reported to have said there were ‘too many times’ she did not agree with decisions made by the party. Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025
Mhairi Black leaves SNP as she slates party direction Mhairi Black has quit the SNP after becoming unhappy with the direction of the party. The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2025
Extra police officers to be introduced to the West End to help tackle phone theft The West End is one of the worst areas of the country for phone theft Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025
Scots to ‘foot the bill’ for Sizewell C, SNP claims The plant is set to cost £38 billion, according to UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2025
Anger as Scottish energy bills to rise to pay for English nuclear plant THE costs of England's Sizewell-C nuclear plant are set to spiral – leaving Scots with higher energy bills ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 22, 2025
Remembrance Sunday rules changed to protect NI peace process Newly-released files show ministers warned there were ‘pressing political reasons’ why both David Trimble and Ian Paisley should participate. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025
Hereditary peers make last-ditch plea to be spared in ‘ruthless purge’ of Lords Bloodline members complain they are being treated like ‘discarded rubbish’ under the move that was a Labour manifesto pledge The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025
SNP call for Scottish visa powers as 70 per cent of businesses support scheme The SNP have reiterated calls for powers to be devolved to the Scottish Parliament to create a bespoke Scottish visa after analysis showed 70 per… The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2025
Plans down the pan? Coffee shop proposals stall for Soho public toilet once called 'top cottaging spot in UK' Plans to convert the underground public toilets in the heart of central London into a coffee shop have stalled Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025
Shona Robison makes independence call after 'week of Westminster failure' A WEEK of evidence has proven independence would deliver the best deal for Scotland, according to Finance Secretary Shona Robison. The National (Scotland) · Jul 20, 2025
55 arrested in Westminster as protests grow over Palestine Action ban AT least 55 protesters have been arrested in Westminster as widespread demonstrations calling for a reversal of the decision to proscribe Palestine… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2025
Met warns against supporting proscribed groups ahead of London protests Officers to monitor chants and conduct at Palestine Coalition and counter-protests in Westminster The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025 Met warns against supporting Palestine Action ahead of London protests Several demonstrations are set to take place in London on Saturday including a pro-Palestine rally
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2025 Pro-independence politicians respond to John Swinney's 3-point strategy PRO-INDEPENDENCE parties and SNP politicians have had a mixed response to John Swinney’s new strategy.
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025 Swinney to ‘turn heat up’ on Westminster for indyref2 as part of new strategy The Scottish First Minister laid out his three-part strategy on Friday.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2025 John Swinney sets out 3-point plan for fresh independence push FIRST Minister John Swinney has set out a three-point plan for achieving Scottish independence – insisting that a democratic referendum is part…
Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025 Archbishop of Westminster condemns ‘appalling strike’ on Gaza church Israel’s foreign ministry expressed its ‘deep sorrow’ over the incident.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2025 'Long overdue': Scotland reacts as UK voting aged lowered to 16 THE lowering of the voting age to 16 across the UK is “long overdue” and will get rid of “really unhelpful” discrepancies between elections,…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2025 Reform 'sabotaging' Scotland's energy industry, blasts John Swinney REFORM UK’s threat to companies over clean energy contracts is “sabotaging” Scotland’s renewables industry, John Swinney has said.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025 Will Nigel Farage’s attempt to copy and paste Trump’s policies work in the UK? The Reform leader is trying to import Doge’s cuts to spending and ‘DEI’. It’s clear what he gets out of it – not so much the British voter, says author Samuel Earle
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2025 Why is the BBC not talking about Scottish concerns? This week's Media Watch looks at BBC Radio Scotland pushing the issue of small boat crossings despite Scots having other concerns.
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025 Veterans protest against possible repeal of Legacy Act They marched to Parliament Square in Westminster, brandishing regiment flags and Union flags, and were flanked by a motorbike procession.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2025 SNP MP dismisses call for party to enter House of Lords A CALL to end the SNP’s boycott of the House of Lords has been dismissed by one of the party’s top politicians.