Nominations close in contest to be Scottish Labour’s new leader Anas Sarwar quit Holyrood to join the Lords and be a minister in Andy Burnham’s government. Evening Standard · Aug 16
Reform's pledge to ban foreign nationals from welfare system branded 'cowardly' REFORM UK has pledged to ban most foreign nationals from claiming most types of welfare. The National (Scotland) · Aug 16
Burnham urged to crack down on gig economy firms to protect 4m workers Exclusive: Campaigners say millions are missing out on key rights including sick pay and protection against unfair dismissal The Guardian - UK · Aug 16
Hundreds march in Falkirk to mark one year of resistance against far-right HUNDREDS of people marched through Falkirk on Saturday to mark one year since the start of community-led resistance to local "asylum… The National (Scotland) · Aug 16
Former BBC News director slams broadcaster's 'bizarre' Reform coverage A FORMER BBC News director has criticised the broadcaster's coverage of Reform UK's latest welfare plans branding it "bizarre". The National (Scotland) · Aug 16
Analysis shows how 'lapdog' Scottish Labour MPs 'waste time asking about SNP' SCOTTISH Labour MPs have been labelled "lapdogs" after fresh analysis revealed that they use Prime Minister’s Questions to ask more… The National (Scotland) · Aug 16
New interactive polling tool maps how Scottish independence can be won or lost A NEW polling tool which maps out how Scottish independence could be won or lost has been launched ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 16
Scottish Labour must rediscover its soul, says leadership hopeful Michael Marra Nominations for the party’s leadership contest close on Monday. Evening Standard · Aug 15
After facing accusations of being DEI hire, black former Cambridge professor found dead at home LONDON: Jason Arday, the Black former Cambridge university professor, has been found dead at his home after facing relentless public scrutiny and accusations of being a “DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) hire”. The Times of India · 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
Voices: Nigel Farage’s Clacton by-election gamble has hurt him more than he knows THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Reform UK leader will now receive a short sharp shock from political reality as the parliamentary inquiry into undeclared donations is reopened The Independent UK · Aug 15
Burnham warned not to dash hopes for indefinite prisoners: ‘Do not sell them another dream’ The government should appoint a panel of judges to reconsider the cases of every IPP prisoner, a Labour MP has told Burnham The Independent UK · Aug 15
Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest ever Black professor, found dead after 'harassment campaign' UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday the death of Jason Arday was "a tragedy on so many levels". Cambridge's youngest ever Black professor, who resigned from the university last week following a high-profile plagiarism scandal that raised claims of racism, was found dead. France 24 · Aug 14
Scots give verdict on Reform UK and growth of far-right politics in new poll THE vast majority of Scots believe that the growth of Reform UK has made far-right extremists “more confident” to express their views, a new… The National (Scotland) · Aug 14
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 ...
Evening Standard · Aug 14 Kate Garraway told 'get a grip' by Reform MP over Nigel Farage absence comments Garraway’s GMB co-host had to step in to interject in the heated clash with Richard Tice
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14 ‘Let’s see what he can do’: will Burnham bring voters back in Labour heartlands? With questions over Farage’s finances and a new face in No 10, could Barnsley council be a bellwether for changing Labour fortunes?
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14 ‘Disgraceful’: what one election photo tells us about British politics in 2026 Results from coastal town of Clacton have been interpreted positively by Nigel Farage and Count Binface, but one spoiled ballot tells its own story
The National (Scotland) · Aug 14 Anas Sarwar reduced Scottish Labour to 'commentators', says leadership hopeful A SCOTTISH Labour leadership hopeful has hit out at Anas Sarwar for reducing the party to “commentators”.
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 Essex Police's full statement as Nigel Farage Clacton by-election count non-appearance row grows By not turning up, Mr Farage avoided embarrassing photos being taken of him next to Count Binface
The National (Scotland) · Aug 14 Nigel Farage's odds of becoming prime minister 'in free fall' after Clacton win NIGEL Farage’s chances of becoming prime minister “are in free fall”, according to a leading bookmaker.
Evening Standard · Aug 14 Scottish Labour must be bold in wake of election defeat, says leadership hopeful Joe Fagan said the party must now look to ‘shape what happens next’.
Bangkok Post · Aug 14 Farage wins UK by-election as Count Binface claims ‘moral victory’ CLACTON-ON-SEA, England - Hard-right British politician Nigel Farage was re-elected to his parliamentary seat Friday in a by-election shunned by the major parties — handing his main rival, joke candidate Count Binface, a larger than expected share of the vote.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 14 The unspoken consequences of the Clacton by-election NEVER before has the conclusion of a parliamentary by-election been so much more about the choreography than it was about the actual result, and…