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How Westminster limits what Scotland can do with wealth taxes

IMPLEMENTING a wealth tax in Scotland would require “careful navigation of constitutional constraints”, a new report has said.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21

Andy Burnham wields axe to Whitehall jobs as civil servants moved to offices of regional mayors

‘The days of Westminster hoarding power are over,’ says Burnham’s close ally, Cabinet minister Louise Haigh, as cull of Whitehall posts starts

Evening Standard · Aug 21

Tory MP who oversaw Westminster staff names removal fails to say he employs wife

A TORY MP who oversaw the removal of the names of 2000 Westminster staff from an official transparency register has been forced to apologise for…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21

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I put myself in the prime minister’s shoes – and learned some uncomfortable lessons

On the political survival game everyone in Westminster’s playing, I discovered an unnerving reflection of our country’s atmosphere of mistrust, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Scottish politics has a dullness problem. Here's what we need to do about that

Parliament does not need to become louder. It needs to become more purposeful.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20

Social housing tenants facing homelessness after London council 'blunder' saw homes sold for private rent

Social housing tenants living in a block of flats in central London are facing homelessness because a council “blunder” has seen them sold off for private rent.

Evening Standard · Aug 20

Westminster in 'absolutely bloody pathetic' bid to block Palestine Action review

THE UK Government has been accused of presenting “absolutely bloody pathetic” arguments as a judge deferred ruling on demands for a review of…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20

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GCSE results 2026: How good were grades in your London area?

How does your local borough rank in London and the UK for top GCSE results? Check our full list

Evening Standard · Aug 20

Labour challenged as Chinese investment ‘allowed in England but blocked in Scotland’

LABOUR must explain why they blocked a Chinese firm’s £1.5 billion investment in the Highlands while supporting a “multitude of Chinese-backed…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20

What has Burnham promised since he became PM, and when will it happen?

From cutting household bills to moving power out of Westminster, how will the measures announced unfold?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Greens motion pledges fiscal autonomy for Holyrood and Senedd

A GREEN Party motion has set out how the party would “not obstruct Scottish independence” and would grant full fiscal autonomy to Holyrood if…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19

Nearly £300,000 wiped off average house price in central London in 25% slump, shock figures reveal

The average property price plunged in Westminster from £1,145,000 in June 2025 to £854,000 a year later, according to the Office for National Statistics

Evening Standard · Aug 19

SNP members to push for de facto indyref2 debate at party conference

SNP members are pushing for a debate at the party's upcoming conference on whether the next Westminster election should be used as a de facto…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17

Decision on Jackdaw and Rosebank could be ‘life or death’ in North Sea – Tories

Labour ministers must decide whether drilling should go ahead.

The Independent UK · Aug 16

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Evening Standard · Aug 15

Flynn reveals he resigned as Westminster leader weeks before Holyrood election

Former Westminster leader Stephen Flynn made the comments at Edinburgh Fringe event Political Party with Matt Forde.

Evening Standard · Aug 15

Sturgeon’s SNP book comments were a ‘mistake’, says Flynn

The former Westminster leader was asked about the comments at the Edinburgh Fringe event the Political Party with Matt Forde.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15

Westminster council threatens Charing Cross soup kitchen with closure

Conservative authority says site is not safe for vulnerable people charity serves or general public

Evening Standard · Aug 15

‘My Soho flat feels like a hostel because of short-term lets’

The resident said he sometimes roams the streets of Westminster at night because of the noise coming from the flat above him

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 14

From independence to Andy Burnham: What we learnt from our exclusive polling

THIS week The National has run a series of exclusive polls in which we asked questions most corners of the Scottish press ...

The Times of India · Aug 14

Nigel Farage beats ‘space warrior trashcan’ rival in UK bypoll he triggered

Nigel Farage claimed a decisive win in the Clacton parliamentary by-election, following his resignation amid controversies surrounding his financial dealings. His nearest rival, the comedic character Count Binface, surprisingly garnered a considerable share of support. Meanwhile, prominent parties in Westminster chose to abstain from the election, deeming it a mere…

Evening Standard · Aug 14

Parliamentary probe into Nigel Farage’s £5m gift resumes after Clacton victory

The investigation by Westminster’s standards watchdog now automatically running again after Nigel Farage was returned as MP for Clacton.

Evening Standard · Aug 14

Nigel Farage declares ‘fairly convincing’ victory in Clacton by-election

The Reform UK leader said he would not attend the count after advice from Essex Police.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13

Rivals say Clacton by-election result won't make Nigel Farage donation questions stop

UK political parties have responded as the count gets underway for the crucial Clacton by-election pitting Nigel Farage against Count Binface.

Evening Standard · Aug 13

Rivals say Clacton result will not make Farage donation questions stop

Labour and the Conservatives said scrutiny will continue as polls closed in the Clacton by-election.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13

Voters head to the polls in Clacton by-election triggered by Nigel Farage

Polls have opened in the Clacton by-election after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage quit to trigger a contest in protest against scrutiny over…

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