Soul searching or factional war? Scottish Labour have made their choice IS doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results the definition of insanity? The National (Scotland) · Aug 17
Labour MP suspended after questions about Covid bounceback loan A LABOUR MP has been suspended following questions over whether he tried to avoid repaying a loan given during the Covid-19 pandemic. The National (Scotland) · Aug 17
Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals slammed as ‘cruel and unworkable’ A REFORM UK policy to ban foreign nationals from claiming almost all kinds of benefits in the UK has been slammed as “cruel and unworkable” ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 17
Scottish Labour’s top official issued with 'no confidence' verdict by members SCOTTISH Labour’s top official has been issued a “no confidence” verdict by members over an MSP selection row ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 17
SNP councillor dies as tributes paid to 'passionate champion of local communities' AN SNP councillor who “put his heart and soul” into championing his local community for almost 20 years has died, his colleagues have confirmed… The National (Scotland) · Aug 17
Scottish Labour ‘stuck in the past’ says Lennon as she fails to make ballot The MSP failed to gain enough support to qualify for the leadership contest. Evening Standard · Aug 17
Long-term benefits claimants to work or face being stripped of cash: Reform UK The proposal was announced alongside others that Mr Jenrick said would cut £50 billion from the welfare bill. Evening Standard · Aug 17
Monica Lennon warns Scottish Labour against 'punching down on trans people' MONICA Lennon has warned Scottish Labour against “punching down on trans people” after failing to make the ballot in the leadership race to… The National (Scotland) · Aug 17
Monica Lennon not on ballot for Labour leadership with Marra and Fagan running The winner of the leadership contest will be announced on September 19. Evening Standard · Aug 17
Calls mount for UK public inquiry into Jason Arday 'media witch hunt' Calls are mounting for a public inquiry into media coverage surrounding former Cambridge professor Jason Arday before his death The National (Scotland) · Aug 17
My generation had no voice on Brexit – but Burnham gives the young fresh hope Brexit didn’t create all the problems young people now face, but renewing close ties with Europe will give us so many opportunities, says student and activist Ceira Sergeant The Guardian - UK · Aug 17
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
The National (Scotland) · 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 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 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…
Evening Standard · Aug 15 Scottish Labour must rediscover its soul, says leadership hopeful Michael Marra Nominations for the party’s leadership contest close on Monday.
The Times of India · 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”.
Evening Standard · 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.
The Independent UK · 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
France 24 · Aug 14 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.
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 ...