SNP 'more extreme' on oil and gas than Donald Trump, say campaigners THE SNP have a “more extreme” position on oil than Donald Trump, according to an environmental pressure group. The National (Scotland) · Aug 5
Zack Polanski in oil and gas challenge to Andy Burnham amid drought and wildfires ZACK Polanski has challenged Andy Burnham to stick to Labour’s manifesto promise to ban new oil and gas projects as he spoke alongside a former… The National (Scotland) · Aug 5
Jewish leaders turn down meeting with former antisemite Tory candidate Joshua Bonehill-Paine has been selected to fight the Crewkerne South ward in Somerset next May. Evening Standard · Aug 5
Badenoch defends decision to allow former antisemite to run for council Kemi Badenoch said Joshua Bonehill-Paine was ‘somebody who has been rehabilitated’ and now helps counter antisemitism. Evening Standard · Aug 5
Joshua Bonehill-Paine quits as Tory council candidate– as it happened Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council to meet with Tory party but decline meeting with Joshua Bonehill-Paine The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
Stephen Flynn sets target date for integrated ticketing on Scottish public transport Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn has pledged that integrated system allowing Scots to use a single ticket across different modes of public… The National (Scotland) · Aug 5
The Guardian view on Burnham and the devolved nations: a test for the new politics in Westminster Editorial: The prime minister has unveiled his plans for English devolution. The picture in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is much less clear The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
Labour members ‘have tougher view on welfare than you might think’, poll suggests Survey finds party members see health, the economy, cost of living and climate crisis among biggest challenges The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
Ex-MP urges Tories to drop candidate jailed for campaign of antisemitic abuse against her Luciana Berger says Joshua Bonehill-Paine should have no role in public life because of ‘his racism and his view of women’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
Second SNP minister takes swipe at Nicola Sturgeon over 'wrong' election criticism Nicola Sturgeon’s attacks on the SNP’s election campaign are wrong, a Scottish Government minister has said, becoming the latest to rebuke the… The National (Scotland) · Aug 4
Why Andy Burnham’s local devolution push could threaten the SNP SCOTLAND could be at a turning point when it comes to local devolution ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 4
‘Did you send that report?’ The Icac bombshell that came late for Damien Tudehope The former Liberal finance minister was questioned by Icac counsel assisting, Peggy Dwyer, on Tuesday The Guardian - AU · Aug 4
Andy Burnham pulls out of Edinburgh Fringe show amid planned pro-Palestine protest PRIME Minister Andy Burnham has pulled out of an appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 4
Convicted former neo-Nazi picked as Tory local election candidate A former neo-Nazi with convictions for harassing a Jewish MP and assaulting a police officer has been selected as a Conservative candidate in… The National (Scotland) · Aug 4
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4 Prisoner early release scheme gives Burnham his first taste of unpopularity After a blitz of small wins, PM is finding that like Keir Starmer there is only so much he can control on the big calls
Evening Standard · Aug 4 Kemi Badenoch refuses to criticise Andy Burnham for holidaying after just fortnight in No 10 The Prime Minister, who took office on July 20, is taking a break from his day-to-day duties during recess
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4 Kemi Badenoch defends selection of man jailed for harassing Jewish MP in council election – as it happened Conservative leader tells press she stands by decision to select Joshua Bonehill-Paine as a candidate for local election in Somerset
The National (Scotland) · Aug 4 Waspi campaigners urge Andy Burnham to meet for talks WASPI campaigners are urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to meet with them after he pledged to solving the injustices faced by 1950s-born women.
Evening Standard · Aug 4 PC Harper’s mother says family ‘paying the price’ for early release scheme Two of PC Harper’s killers would still qualify for early release despite Prime Minister Andy Burnham announcing changes to the scheme
Evening Standard · Aug 3 Burnham taking overseas holiday after fortnight in No 10 Allies insisted Andy Burnham would remain in contact with officials and the business of government would continue.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3 PM to tighten early release rules but men jailed over PC Harper’s death can be freed Rapists, child abusers and groomers will not leave prison early but some of those serving sexual or violent offences will now leave after half their sentence
The National (Scotland) · Aug 3 Donald Trump targets UK Government yet again over North Sea oil Donald Trump has taken yet another aim at the UK Government over its position on North Sea oil
Evening Standard · Aug 3 Bankrupt Britain needs to tap into North Sea oil gold, says Donald Trump The US president declared himself ‘very impressed’ with the Prime Minister, who indicated he was open to future drilling
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3 Rupert Lowe’s ‘olive branch’ to Farage piles more pressure on Reform leader Restore leader has countered charges he’s splitting the right while showing his party is a very real obstacle for Reform
The National (Scotland) · Aug 3 French government blasts Reform over 'illegal' Channel military operation plans The French government has responded after Reform UK announced plans to launch 'the largest military operation in the English Channel since…