How many Scots back declaring independence without a vote? More than you'd think FOR some on the SNP payroll, a unilateral declaration of independence is something of an inside joke. The National (Scotland) · Aug 11
‘Aggressive and abusive’ man found guilty of harassing Stella Creasy MP on Tube train Clifford Wilby started talking to her about knife crime and her ‘failings as a Member of Parliament’ The Independent UK · Aug 11
Poll reveals voters' verdict on declaring Scotland independent without referendum ALMOST half of Scots would back the Scottish Government declaring independence without a referendum or Westminster's permission, The National… The National (Scotland) · Aug 11
UK blocks release of files on Israeli firm caught meddling in Scottish elections THE UK Government has refused to publish any information it holds on a shadowy Israeli firm caught meddling in the Scottish parliament elections,… The National (Scotland) · Aug 11
SNP issue demand for Andy Burnham as he embarks on UK 'listening tour' The SNP have demanded Andy Burnham live up to Labour’s promise to slash energy bills by £300, as the Prime Minister begins his cost-of-living… The National (Scotland) · Aug 11
Pete Hegseth Triggers Social Media Disgust After Video Shows Him Wiping Snot Directly Into His Hair Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's on-camera nose-wiping incident went viral, reigniting criticism due to his past comments on hygiene. The gaffe coincides with his declining approval ratings. International Business Times UK · Aug 11
Hard work or humour? Take the British values quiz Poll finds consensus on what makes people proud to be British but deep divisions on issues such as immigration The Guardian - UK · Aug 11
Reform UK charge astonishing sum for 'champagne breakfast with Nigel Farage' ARE you a rank bad yin with £3000 burning a hole in your pocket? The National (Scotland) · Aug 11
Journalist outrage as Westminster staff names removed from transparency register THE MOVE to redact the names of 2000 Westminster staff from an official transparency register had been met with outrage by journalists. The National (Scotland) · Aug 11
Burnham must live up to Labour promise and slash energy bills by £300 – SNP The party urged the Prime Minister to cut household bills as he begins his tour of the UK’s nations and regions. Evening Standard · Aug 11
SNP issue message to Andy Burnham as Scottish independence poll predicts Yes win SCOTTISH voters will not accept there is an “‘off limits’ when it comes to democracy”, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been told ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 11
Burnham plans to free up prison spaces to keep Pc Harper’s killers behind bars Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he understood the anguish caused by the potential early release of two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers. Evening Standard · Aug 11
Male criminals to be kept in female jails under Burnham's plan to tackle prison overcrowding The Prime Minister stressed that some criminals will have to be let out of jail early to prevent the ‘prison system collapsing’ Evening Standard · Aug 11
Burnham ‘increasingly confident’ Pc Harper’s killers will not be freed early Prime Minister Andy Burnham said work to free up space in the prison system would be fast-tracked. Evening Standard · Aug 11
The Guardian - UK · Aug 11 Probation officers vote for strike action after warning early releases will add to excessive workloads - as it happened Union chief says vote is about staff ‘warning they cannot protect the public properly’
Evening Standard · Aug 11 Government to announce early release exemptions for Pc Harper’s killers in September An announcement will be made when the Commons returns after its summer break.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 11 What does it say about the UK’s pro-Europeans that they hide their message behind a bin? Voters disillusioned by Brexit should have more options than Nigel Farage or the novelty candidate Count Binface, says journalist and economics commentator Simon Nixon
The National (Scotland) · Aug 11 First independence poll of Burnham era predicts Scotland would leave UK SCOTLAND would vote to become independent from the UK if a second referendum were held tomorrow, according to the first poll on the issue of Andy…
Evening Standard · Aug 10 ‘Solution identified’ to prevent early release of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers Pc Harper was fatally injured in Berkshire in 2019.
Evening Standard · Aug 10 Pc Harper’s mother asks Andy Burnham to meet with her about early release scheme Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers remain eligible to be freed in January, halfway through 13-year sentences for the manslaughter of Pc Andrew Harper.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 10 Did the BBC really just listen to Zack Polanski and adjust its Reform coverage? ON Monday, Reform UK held a press conference to say they will deport prisoners to El Salvador and open pop-up prisons in "very out of the way…
Evening Standard · Aug 10 SNP lacks ‘vision’ under Swinney and needs ‘sea change’ – former MP Cherry Joanna Cherry spoke out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10 Reform backer Arron Banks urged to set out extent of surveillance of journalists Industry body says use of private investigators against reporters is ‘attack on our democracy’ after Banks apparently admitted doing so
The National (Scotland) · Aug 10 Scottish Labour leader is hardest job in the world'? Gies peace Anas Sarwar Anas Sarwar proclaimed at the weekend that the hardest job in British politics – and “for many reasons the hardest job in the world" – is…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 10 5 key points from overlooked polling on Brexit Britain and Andy Burnham THREE in four UK voters think that Britain’s best days are behind it, according to a major new poll ...