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John Swinney pledges ‘radical reshaping’ of Scotland’s public services

The First Minister announced his Programme for Government as MSPs returned to Holyrood after the summer recess.

Evening Standard · Sep 1

Andy Burnham apologises after Scotland blunder in Commons debut as Prime Minister

ANDY Burnham appeared at the House of Commons despatch box for the first time as Prime Minister on Tuesday – and wasted no time in proving right…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1

Scottish Tory councillor breached rules by leaking emails to Facebook group

A SCOTTISH Tory councillor who leaked confidential emails to a Facebook group has been found guilty of breaching the code of conduct ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1

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John Swinney to identify 'powers that can be quickly devolved' to Scottish Parliament

JOHN Swinney has said he will look to identify “new powers than can be quickly devolved” to the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1

Who's in and who's out of Kemi Badenoch's new Tory frontbench?

Kemi Badenoch has overseen a sweeping clear-out of senior figures from her frontbench

Evening Standard · Sep 1

UK needs 'substantial change', says PM Andy Burnham in maiden parliament speech

The United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK needed "substantial change" at his maiden speech in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Burnham has promised to deliver renewed national optimism after the downbeat two-year tenure of predecessor Keir Starmer, who announced Tuesday that he would resign his…

France 24 · Sep 1

The rich and powerful are already trying to sway the next election – I have a plan to stop them

A bill proposing a cap on donations is up for debate this week. We must seize this chance to keep big money out of our politics, says MP Stella Creasy

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

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Sir Keir Starmer's Commons resignation statement in full: 'I've had time to reflect'

The former prime minister said it was the ‘right time’ to step down and that he is ready to ‘pass the baton on to a successor’

Evening Standard · Sep 1

Former UK PM Keir Starmer to step down as MP: Report

Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, intending to shift his focus towards international issues and enhancing efforts against violence towards women. Having represented the constituency since 2015, his resignation will initiate a by-election in a seat traditionally held by Labour.…

The Times of India · Sep 1

Alex Burghart appointed Tory deputy leader in reshuffle

Sir Mel Stride and Dame Priti Patel were sacked in Kemi Badenoch’s shake-up of her frontbench team.

Evening Standard · Sep 1

Andy Burnham's Gaza comments 'a sham' amid military flights to Israel

ANDY Burnham has been urged to "come clean" on several military flights to Israel he has authorised since entering office.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1

Burnham says Brexit brought ‘decade of low growth’ in first Commons address as prime minister – as it happened

PM says he has a ‘clear diagnosis of what has gone wrong’ with UK, and pays tribute to Keir Starmer after his predecessor quit parliament

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Nimbys can’t stand in the way of Labour’s legacy: a 21st-century new town boom

Which do Enfield’s Tories and Greens value more – a golf course or thousands of new homes? It’s a question of political values, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Britain's first black police commissioner launches bid to be Tory candidate for London mayor

Festus Akinbusoye is expected to make policing and public safety central to his campaign for London mayor

Evening Standard · Sep 1

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Sadiq Khan v James Cleverly: Tories have heavyweight London mayor candidate but odds are on Labour win

Commentary: This remains Labour's election to lose, especially if Sir Sadiq runs again as London is still a Left-leaning city

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Burnham warned running prison capacity near limit is ‘big risk’

U-turn on early release scheme will create ‘stresses and strains’ on prison system, says former justice secretary

Evening Standard · Aug 31

Andy Burnham to be grilled by MPs in first Commons appearance as Prime Minister

Andy Burnham will use his first appearance at the despatch box in 16 years to argue for stronger public control over many of the country’s services

Evening Standard · Aug 31

Andy Burnham should be given Guinness World Record for U-turns, SNP says

The party accused the Prime Minister of failing to deliver change as he gets ready to face Parliament for the first time as leader.

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Evening Standard · Aug 31

UK is in ‘perilous state’ and ‘falling apart’, John Swinney claims

The SNP leader spoke out as he accused Prime Minister Andy Burnham of being on a ‘bit of a lecturing tour’ of the UK instead of a ‘listening tour’.

Evening Standard · Aug 31

Government to accelerate building of prison places with £110m – minister

Alex Norris will set out plans to speed up the building of prison places as part of the Government’s efforts to tackle overcrowding.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

Conservative reshuffle: who’s who in Kemi Badenoch’s top team?

From a darling of the Tory right to a moderate former army officer, we profile the key players

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

More public control is the way to grow UK economy, Burnham to tell MPs

Exclusive: Prime minister wants to ‘bring back hope’ by tackling cost of living as MPs call for electoral reform

The Independent UK · Aug 31

As Burnham’s bounce falls flat, Labour must focus instead on fixing Britain

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Returning to parliament, the new prime minister must commit himself and his party to better government as the only path left to win approval from voters

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31

How does an independent Scotland avoid replicating the BBC's problems?

Two years ago then-culture secretary Angus Robertson argued that Scotland should have a new public broadcaster after independence to be…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31

If Nigel Farage offered indyref2, should the SNP really say 'No thanks'?

LAST week, the SNP’s Westminster leader said something surprising ...

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