Wales fears another Aberfan as Westminster refuses to clean up tips Map shows 350 coal tips close to communities as UK government unwilling to take on costs The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2023
Labour to crack down on ‘dodgy’ candy stores in push to revive high streets Party says American-style sweetshops – some under investigation for tax evasion – are ripping off public The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2023
Mhairi Black opens up on imposter syndrome in new BBC show MHAIRI Black has opened up about the imposter syndrome she has experienced in Westminster in a new BBC show. The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023
Tory MSP's complaint against 'misleading' Scottish Government tweet dismissed A TORY MSP’s complaint about a “misleading” tweet from the Scottish Government has been dismissed by the head of the civil service. The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023
Cost of Christmas dinner up by almost one fifth compared to last two years A RISE in grocery inflation has meant that a typical Christmas dinner will cost more than in previous years. The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023
Playwright's words from 2015 perfectly sum up Scotland's economy in the Union A PLAYWRIGHT’S prophetic words from 2015 are being applauded for perfectly summing-up Scotland’s financial situation within the Union. The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2023
Kate Forbes highlights 'brutal' impact of Westminster cuts on Scottish Budget FORMER finance secretary Kate Forbes has said the UK Government’s cuts to Scotland’s budget are “brutal” amid fears over whether a key… The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2023
The Westminster Rizz Rankings 2023 The Londoner has catalogued the least and most rizzy MPs Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023
Stamp duty raised from property sales in London hits a record £5.6 billion Westminster alone delivered £765 million in stamp duty receipts to Jeremy Hunt Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023
'Renewables jobs growth shows Scotland needs powers over energy' SCOTLAND needs full powers over the energy sector to ensure a just transition, the SNP have insisted, after experts estimated jobs in renewables… The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2023
'Pubs left will shut for good': Future of bars unclear ahead of Scottish Budget MORE pubs, clubs and restaurants will close in the New Year unless business rates are cut in this week’s Budget, it has been predicted. The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023
How Stephen Flynn breathed new life into the SNP in Westminster STEPHEN Flynn is credited by some of his colleagues for overseeing a quiet revolution in the operation of the SNP’s Westminster group. The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023
Assisted dying campaigners hope to make 2024 ‘tipping point’ for UK legislation Renewed debate over issue follows Observer’s publication of impassioned plea for legalisation by actor Diana Rigg recorded before her death The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023
Worst of Westminster: Five Tory families, two SNP-bad songs 🎶 Welcome to this week’s Worst of Westminster. You can sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox every week for free here. The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023 SNP confirm candidate to run against Angus MacNeil for Western Isles seat THE SNP have announced their candidate for the Na h-Eileanan an Iar seat at the next General Election ...
The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023 SNP politicians react as ex-Yes strategist says 'slow down' on independence NO UK party is ever going to put Scotland “on a conveyer belt to independence”, an SNP MP has said, after a former Yes strategist said we need…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023 Scottish Government facing £1.5bn black hole as future 'depends on Westminster' THE Scottish Government is facing a funding black hole of £1.5 billion next year in what experts have described as one of the “most challenging…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2023 Anas Sarwar cuts in on Question Time over claim Westminster 'doesn't listen to Scots' IF there’s one thing Anas Sarwar doesn’t like, it’s politicians putting the blame on others. He told the BBC Question Time audience as much…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023 MPs arrested for violent or sexual offences ‘face ban from Westminster’ Unions welcome new proposals that lower threshold for risk assessment being triggered
The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon joins tributes to 'principled' Welsh First Minister after resignation FORMER Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to the “dedicated, principled, and impressive” Mark Drakeford after the Welsh…
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023 Mark Drakeford to stand down as Labour first minister of Wales Keir Starmer praises ‘true titan’ of Welsh politics – as race begins to find successor by Easter
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023 Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters picket Labour Gala in Westminster Activists gathered over the party leadership's refusal to call for a full ceasefire in Gaza
The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2023 Tory defector Lisa Cameron given Scotland Office job weeks after quitting SNP TORY defector Lisa Cameron was given a job as an assistant to Alister Jack in the Scotland Office just weeks after quitting the SNP.
International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2023 Scotland's Gender Reform Bill Faces Setback as Court Rules UK Government's Block Lawful Scotland's highest civil court has ruled that the UK government's decision to block Holyrood's controversial gender reform bill was lawful.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 Rishi Sunak desperately lobbying Tory MPs to avoid defeat on Rwanda bill Prime minister will host emergency breakfast at No 10 after frenetic day in Westminster reminiscent of Brexit fights