Tice defends suspension of Reform UK activist over Farage criticism Party’s deputy leader makes comments as he unveils new policy to subsidise more apprenticeships The Guardian - UK · Aug 20
Keith Brown cleared of Holyrood conduct breach over traffic lights lobbying row SNP depute leader Keith Brown has been cleared of breaking Holyrood’s code of conduct in a lobbying row relating to traffic lights on the… The National (Scotland) · Aug 20
Reform UK councillor resigns, then withdraws after sending letter to wrong council A Reform UK councillor who said she had received “very little or no training” for her role has withdrawn her resignation after mistakenly sending her letter to the wrong council. The Times of India · Aug 20
Former Tory Scottish Secretary takes £5k donation from 'dark money' trust A FORMER Tory Scottish Secretary accepted a £5000 donation from a “dark money” group, the MPs register of interests has revealed. The National (Scotland) · Aug 20
UUP leader Jon Burrows set to announce new health minister Mike Nesbitt quit the role after a disagreement with Mr Burrows over plans for Causeway Hospital in Coleraine. Evening Standard · Aug 20
Can Andy Burnham rewire the ‘Treasury brain’ to boost growth? PM wants to reduce department’s stranglehold on public purse and bring long-term thinking to economic policy The Guardian - UK · Aug 19
Douglas Alexander is happy to see Scottish Labour reduced to irrelevance DOUGLAS Alexander has come up with a novel explanation of why his party were dealt a humbling defeat at this year’s Scottish Parliament election. The National (Scotland) · Aug 19
Farage’s futile election gamble: inside the 21 August Guardian Weekly Political stunt brings Reform UK leader full circle. Plus: Russia’s scramble for soldiers The Guardian - UK · Aug 19
UUP leader Burrows to unveil new Stormont health minister on Thursday The Ulster Unionist leader has moved to address the fallout from the acrimonious resignation of Mike Nesbitt as Stormont health minister. Evening Standard · Aug 19
Reform politicians are such a joke, they deserve a slot on the Edinburgh fringe Nige’s gift, Dicky’s love of global heating and so much more – what fun it is watching the party implode 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
Andy Burnham accepts £200k in Labour Together-linked donations ANDY Burnham has been blasted for “embedding” scandal-hit Labour Together in his leadership campaign after accepting more than £200,000 from… The National (Scotland) · Aug 19
Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at election The Guardian - UK · Aug 19
Labour 'misjudged' SNP's popularity, Douglas Alexander admits after election defeat DOUGLAS Alexander has admitted that Labour has “misjudged” how popular the SNP are with voters following his party’s worst-ever Holyrood… The National (Scotland) · Aug 19
The National (Scotland) · Aug 19 Burnham accepted £325,000 worth of donations before becoming PM – see full list ANDY Burnham received donations and support worth more than £325,000 in the three months before he entered No 10 - including from Morgan…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 19 UK inflation rises as SNP warn cost-of-living reaching 'breaking point' The SNP have warned the UK faces ‘breaking point’ as official figures show UK inflation has jumped to its highest rate since March.
Evening Standard · Aug 19 Ulster Unionist leader calls for ‘meaningful reform’ in health sector Health minister Mike Nesbitt resigned on Tuesday after a fallout with Mr Burrows.
The Independent UK · Aug 19 ‘Prolier-than-thou!’ Burnham accused of ‘desperate’ attempt to play up working class roots by novelist THE TALK SHOW: Robert Harris tells The Independent’s editor-in-chief Geordie Greig that the Labour prime minister’s ‘desire to be liked’ risks making him look ‘facile and glib’
The National (Scotland) · Aug 19 SNP MP sparks debate as he calls on UK to reject new Scottish oil field A SENIOR SNP MP has come out against a controversial proposed oil field, igniting debate within his party over its position on fossil fuels.
Evening Standard · Aug 18 Nesbitt’s ‘regret’ as he resigns as health minister amid row with UUP leader Mike Nesbitt said he resigned after ‘not receiving a timely response’ from Jon Burrows over the ‘shockwaves’ he had caused.
Evening Standard · Aug 18 Burnham given £325,000 worth of donations in months before becoming PM Donors gave hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of support in the months leading up to Andy Burnham’s leadership win.
Evening Standard · Aug 18 Labour leadership hopeful speaks out about dying mother’s ‘fear’ in shared ward Michael Marra MSP said his mother was cared for in the same hospital ward as a ‘mentally troubled’ man who had a history of violence.
Evening Standard · Aug 18 Burnham gives Labour a second chance to make a first impression, says Alexander The Prime Minister has brought a ‘sense of excitement and possibility’ into politics.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18 Andy Burnham should resist populist pressure on jail sentences Letters: Nik Wood says the prime minister must be tough on the causes of crime, Henry Rossi calls for him to resolve the IPP crisis, while Janet Carter considers victims of domestic abuse
The National (Scotland) · Aug 18 Tommy Robinson responds after Glasgow dad's court fundraiser reaches £35k in days FAR-right agitator Tommy Robinson has responded after a Glasgow dad’s fundraiser to take him to court raised more than £35,000 in less than a…