The Latest Breaking News from Westminster

Yes leads in first Scottish independence poll since Alex Salmond's death

SUPPORT for Scottish independence is sitting at 52 per cent, according to a new poll.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2024

Scotland’s block grant falls to lowest share of UK spending in a decade – study

The SNP is urging the Chancellor to increase the cash going to Holyrood in her upcoming Budget.

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024

Central London Lime bikes crackdown with riders who ignore parking rules facing fines

Fines handed to those who dump cycles outside of designated parking bays will be used to fund a responsible rider campaign

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

SNP demand ‘cast-iron guarantee’ on tax hikes ahead of Labour Budget

THE SNP have urged Keir Starmer to give a “cast-iron guarantee” that the National Insurance tax hike reportedly in the upcoming Budget will…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2024

SNP bring forward Westminster bill to 'keep NHS in public hands'

THE SNP have brought forward a bill in Westminster to “keep the NHS in public hands”.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2024

Margaret Thatcher's Westminster refuge comes on the market for £3.65m

The Westminster townhouse used as a bolt-hole by Margaret Thatcher when she was ousted from power in 1990 has come on the market priced at £3.65 million.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

The Guardian view on modernising parliament: time for creative changes

Editorial: MPs are seeking suggestions from the public on improving standards at Westminster. A radical response is overdue

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024

'Will Scottish Labour MPs back my Scotland visa bill or just be lobby fodder?'

SNP MP Stephen Gethins tabled a bill at Westminster on Thursday seeking an amendment to the Scotland Act 1998 to enable the Scottish Government to…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024

Labour Government slammed over silence on SNP call to scrap Internal Market Act

THE LABOUR Government have been condemned for not responding to the SNP’s call to scrap the Internal Market Act (IMA) ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2024

What is the background to the MPs’ vote on assisted dying?

The bill is expected to have strict eligibility criteria and is seen as more likely to succeed than an attempt in 2015

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024