Parliament has come ‘quite some way’ on behaviour, says Lucy Powell Behaviour code training is among the things new MPs have been offered since they arrived in Westminster. The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024
Blair proposed SDLP Irish nationalists support England at World Cup, papers show Unsealed documents show British PM’s idea in 2002 did not go down well with Northern Ireland politician The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024
2024 brings new leaders at Westminster, Holyrood, the Senedd and Stormont Labour’s general election landslide swept Sir Keir Starmer into No 10 and there were leadership changes across the UK. The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024
UK Government admits 20 per cent drop in agricultural food exports to EU THE UK Government has admitted food exports from farming to the EU have plummeted by 20 in real terms since Brexit. The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2024
Home Office spent thousands to get rid of bedbug infestation at Westminster HQ The Home Office spent over £5,000 on sniffer dogs to investigate a bedbug infestation at its Westminster headquarters Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2024
Devolution will only work if Westminster can let go of power Letters: Roger Read, Tom Wilson, John Harris and Barrie Baldelli on Labour’s plans to reform local government The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2024
From Charli to Jilly to Moo Deng the hippo: the faces we won’t forget from 2024 Some made a splash in politics, social media, sport or the arts. Others took a brave personal stand. Observer writers and critics pick the names on everyone’s lips this year The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024
Ian Murray urged to back campaign for Scotland games to be broadcast free THE Greens have urged the Scottish Secretary to “give Scotland the gift of football” this Christmas and back the party’s campaign to have… The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2024
New laws taking ‘major strides’ to improving people’s lives, Lucy Powell claims The Commons Leader said the ‘unrelenting legislative agenda’ would have a ‘tangible positive impact’. The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2024
London tourists warned of rogue traders using boxing machines and photo booths Westminster’s deputy leader hopes the prosecutions ‘will serve as a warning to rogue traders trying to rip people off’ The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
Fact check: Labour MP claims SNP cause 'catastrophic' damage to Scottish NHS Was the new Labour MP right? The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024
SNP MP hits back as BBC host says Labour 'broke no promises' to Waspi women AN SNP MP hit back after a BBC host said that Labour “haven't broken any promises” with their decision to reject an ombudsman’s… The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024
All Starmer’s failings play into the hands of Farage – the prime minister is the gift that keeps on giving From rightwing rhetoric to a lack of action on the cost of living crisis, Downing Street is only fuelling the rise of Reform, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024
First Minister backs call for Commons vote on compensation for Waspi women SCOTLAND’S First Minister has backed calls for a vote to be held on the UK Government failing to provide compensation for Waspi women... The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024 Labour MSP confronted with Anas Sarwar's 'justice for Waspi women' pledge live on BBC A SCOTTISH Labour MSP was grilled on a former pledge from his party’s leader for Waspi women to “finally receive the justice they deserved”...
The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2024 Holyrood unanimously votes to ban 'double-jobbing' MPs from being MSPs HOLYROOD has unanimously passed a bill which will ban dual mandates, or “double jobbing”.
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024 Devolution will be the default for local government, Angela Rayner claims Deputy Prime Minister Ms Rayner said the Government was ‘taking a step towards relighting the fire in our great regions’.
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024 Devolution plans ‘about giving power from Westminster to local leaders’ – No 10 Downing Street said the redesign was also about tackling the ‘waste’ from multiple layers of government.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2024 Sky News breached media code with Douglas Ross election interview, Ofcom rules SKY News breached the broadcasting code with an interview with Douglas Ross during the General Election campaign, the media watchdog has ruled.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2024 Anas Sarwar refuses to blame Westminster policies for causing collapse in support ANAS Sarwar has refused to blame Westminster policies and colleagues south of the Border for causing a collapse in support for Scottish Labour.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024 Calls for nature-friendly planning reform to support struggling councils Research from green groups found that more than half of local authorities in England have failed to meet their ‘biodiversity duty’ requirements.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2024 'I will not touch bread if it is moist': Kemi Badenoch sparks Westminster food fight Starmer says he prefers a toastie over steak after Badenoch claims ‘lunch is for wimps’ and sandwiches are not ‘a real food’
The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2024 MP calls for UK electoral reform amid 'disappointing' Labour Government AN SNP MP has called for an end to the First Past the Post voting system in the UK after accusing the Labour Government of not delivering on a…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024 Reform appear on Question Time three times more than SNP since election REFORM UK have appeared more than three times as much as the SNP on Question Time since the General Election despite having half the number of seats…
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024 Farmers' protest LIVE: Gridlock as hundreds of tractors join slow drive through Westminster Changes to inheritance tax have sparked fury in rural communities