West London council faces £45m budget black hole despite £175m government bailout Council leaders admit they are entering ‘challenging territory’ as they search for tens of millions in further savings Evening Standard · Nov 8
Relative newcomer emerges as kingmaker after New Zealand election yields deadlock Neither the ruling National Party nor the opposition Labour are likely to secure decisive victory The Independent UK · Nov 8
UK Government admits to ‘extensive’ secret Scottish independence polling operation THE SNP are demanding the UK Government publish “secret independence documents” following an astonishing admission from a freedom of information (FOI) request ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 8
Tube strikes will bring ‘no festive cheer’ to London businesses, bosses warn Three strike dates are scheduled before Christmas Day, prompting warnings from business chiefs about the ‘damage’ to retail and hospitality Evening Standard · Nov 7
Unity could cost up to 25 billion euro in year one, Fine Gael ‘blueprint’ says The potential cost of a united Ireland has been highlighted in the report. Evening Standard · Nov 7
SNP demand emergency cost of living crisis plan from PM as energy bills set to soar THE SNP have demanded that the UK Government make an emergency plan to help households “suffocating under the weight of soaring bills” through the cost of living crisis this winter ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 7
Vetting candidates is a tricky process but Reform can’t seem to get it right Charges against party members and off-piste remarks highlight problems brought about by rapid expansion The Guardian - UK · Nov 7
Polls close in tight election: New Zealand awaits early results; minor parties may decide government Polls closed in New Zealand on Saturday after a closely watched election campaign. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's National Party and Labour leader Chris Hipkins's party both seek to secure a parliamentary majority. Economic difficulties and the cost of living were central issues influencing voters throughout the campaign. Smaller… The Times of India · Nov 7
OPINION - Alastair Campbell: Is Andy Burnham the ‘persevilient’ Prime Minister Britain’s politics needs? ‘Burnham has the same values as he always had, and is arguing for the same things he always did. Yet in other ways he is not the same person,’ writes Alastair Campbell Evening Standard · Nov 7
Andy King obituary Genial Labour MP elected in Tony Blair’s 1997 win, noted for his dedication to his constituency of Rugby and Kenilworth The Guardian - UK · Nov 6
Reform's war crimes protection charter is chilling – even if they are deluded IT took Reform something in the region of 2000 days to announce their “shadow armed forces minister”. The National (Scotland) · Nov 6
Could John Swinney's oil and gas U-turn cost the SNP power? Party members think so CONCERNS have been raised that the SNP could lose power in Holyrood or fumble a potential snap General Election over John Swinney’s fossil fuel U-turn , The National can reveal. The National (Scotland) · Nov 6
LibDems urged to come clean over 'undemocratic' Reform defection rumours THE SNP have demanded that Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton rule out accepting Reform UK MSPs into his party amid rumours of a potential defection. The National (Scotland) · Nov 6
Reform MSP refuses to correct 'misleading' claim about Scotland A Reform UK MSP has refused to correct the record after being accused of "misleading" the Scottish Parliament The National (Scotland) · Nov 6
The National (Scotland) · Nov 6 SNP risk internal revolt as John Swinney overturns oil and gas stance THE SNP risk an internal revolt over their U-turn on oil and gas as members raged over John Swinney’s announcement the party was against the ban on new fossil fuel licences.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6 UK government to extend controversial Palantir NHS contract as it draws up plan for British alternative – as it happened Health secretary Yvette Cooper has faced calls to axe US tech firm’s contract to deliver the flagship government AI system, report says
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6 Employers to be forced to put salaries on job ads, Andy Burnham announces Workers’ rights campaigners say measure will help young people and women in particular achieve more equal pay
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6 Notre-Dame was restored in five years and under budget. But the Palace of Westminster? No chance Estimated costs have already risen from £3.5bn to £40bn. The PM should bite the bullet and relocate MPs outside London – permanently, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
The National (Scotland) · Nov 5 Leading left-wing journalist backs Scottish independence to 'break up empire' A leading left-wing journalist has backed Scottish independence as a way to 'break up' the British Empire
The Guardian - UK · Nov 5 Burnham says long-awaited 10-year plan may be delayed until January – as it happened The document has been described as the core policy statement coming from No 10
Evening Standard · Nov 5 Senior RAF figure to be appointed as Reform UK’s armed forces spokesman Angus MacIntyre, an RAF Wing Commander with a military career spanning 40 years, will be unveiled as Reform’s armed forces spokesman.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 4 Andy Burnham's promise of 10-year plan crumbles ANDY Burnham hasn’t got a plan. I wish I were joking.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 4 SNP minister slams Reform over 'racist' bid to bring back burqa ban debate Reform have been slammed for bringing back a 'deliberately divisive' and 'racist' bid to ban face coverings in public places
Evening Standard · Nov 4 Three north London schools facing closure as pupil crisis worsens Falling pupil numbers have prompted proposals to close all three schools, sparking protests from parents, staff and politicians.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 4 Reform MSP accused of 'misleading' Holyrood in fiery exchange A Reform MSP has been accused of potentially 'misleading' the Scottish Parliament during a fiery debate on economic growth ...