Kemi Badenoch suggests Brexit is not working as Tory leader says party ‘did not deliver’ on immigration ‘It is time for a new approach’, the Tory leader told a Westminster press conference The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Two-thirds of Scots say SNP wrong to copy Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cut MORE than two-thirds of Scots believe the Scottish Government was wrong to follow Westminster and end the universal Winter Fuel Payment, a fresh… The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2024
UK Government faces total arms embargo legal challenge over Israel arrest warrants THE UK Government could be forced into an immediate ban on arms sales to Israel after human rights campaigners issued an ultimatum to Westminster… The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2024
John Swinney: Assisted dying bill decision 'more challenging' than before JOHN Swinney has said he is finding it “more challenging” to come to a position on assisted dying than he did when previous legislation was… The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2024
Esther Rantzen urges MPs to vote on ‘vital issue’ of assisted dying TV presenter says subject may not be debated in parliament for another decade if legislation does not pass The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024
UK Government to discuss providing funding for Scotland to Europe ferry THE UK Government is set to discuss providing funding to reinstate a ferry between Scotland and mainland Europe ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2024
Groucho Club’s licence suspended while Met investigates serious offence Members’ venue in central London popular with the media and arts world closes as police inquiry explores recent crime The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024
Alba set out terms for supporting Scottish Budget THE Alba Party have said the introduction of universal free school meals will be part of their terms for supporting the Scottish Budget. The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024
'Gaslighting a nation': Scottish Labour slammed over Winter Fuel Payment vote U-turn SCOTTISH Labour have been slammed after unveiling plans to force a vote in Holyrood on bringing back a Winter Fuel Payment The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024
Stephen Flynn calls on UK Government to comply with international arrest warrant SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn called on the Government to uphold the ICC arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,… The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024
Westminster 'blackmailed' Scots in 2014 independence vote, Peter Mullan says UK parties used a “particular form of Westminster blackmail” during the 2014 independence referendum, a renowned Scottish actor has said ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024
Scottish Government will get no more than £330m for national insurance increase Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison accused the UK Government of ‘austerity through the back door’. Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024
More London bus stops fitted with CCTV in bid to improve safety for women and girls New locations include Brent, Croydon, Hackney, Lambeth, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest and Westminster Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024
‘Slippery slope’ fears over assisted dying have echoes of abortion debate Since the 1967 Abortion Act, the law has been changed twice but the criteria have remained the same The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2024 Labour’s plans to cut benefits will leave disabled Scots ‘financially worse off’ Welfare charities have branded the Prime Minister’s plans to cut benefits spending as "arbitrary" and a move that "will leave…
Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2024 Religious leaders come together to oppose assisted dying Bill The 29 signatories include the Bishop of London and the Roman Catholic Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024 Tory MP Danny Kruger investigated by standards watchdog over assisted dying funds High-profile campaigner against new law facing questions over parliamentary group financed by Christian right
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024 The John Prescott I knew: Blair’s ‘beautiful people’ tried to erase him – he had other plans Once frozen out by the New Labour elite, John Prescott fought his way in from the cold to become a loyal deputy leader. Toby Helm recalls a bruising political career
The Conversation · Nov 22, 2024 Assisted dying: how to understand the increasingly angry debate between MPs over this controversial bill One of the most talked-about and contentious pieces of legislation in Westminster is not a government manifesto pledge, but a backbench bill.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2024 Mhairi Black: SNP Scottish Government has 'made an arse' of policy delivery FORMER SNP MP Mhairi Black has said the Scottish Government has “made an arse” of delivering policies...
The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2024 Plaid Cymru demands for Welsh powers on par with Scotland 'dismissed' PLAID Cymru’s Westminster leader has said the party received a “very dismissive” response from Labour to their calls for Wales to have the…
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024 SNP’s Stephen Flynn steps back from decision to pursue both MSP and MP jobs Mr Flynn previously said he would run for the Aberdeen South and Kincardine North seat in the next Holyrood election while remaining an MP.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024 Flynn is a star with immense talent, says Swinney amid double-jobbing row The First Minister said being an MP and MSP is ‘very demanding’, when asked about the SNP Westminster leader’s career ambitions.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2024 'Double-jobbing' as MP and MSP is not sustainable, SNP minister says BEING an MP and MSP at the same time is “not sustainable”, an SNP minister has said ...
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024 Double-jobbing as MP and MSP ‘not sustainable’, says Scottish minister Stephen Flynn, re-elected as an SNP MP in July, has announced plans to seek a Holyrood seat in 2026.