YesCymru holds historic meeting ahead of 'timetable for independence' Activists from YesCymru have held a historic meeting ahead of announcing a new "timetable for independence" in Wales The National (Scotland) · Jul 31
SNP demand release of Labour MP spy probe details in interest of 'national security' The SNP have called for details of an investigation into Joani Reid “in the interests of national security”, as she is readmitted to the Labour… The National (Scotland) · Jul 31
Rhun ap Iorwerth suggests Welsh Secretary role isn't needed Rhun ap Iorwerth has taken aim at the Westminster role of Welsh Secretary suggesting it "probably isn't" necessary. The National (Scotland) · Jul 31
Wait goes on for result in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election – as it happened The turnout was recorded as the lowest on record for a mayoral role in the region The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
SNP demand details of MP probe to be released as she is readmitted to Labour MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven Joani Reid ‘voluntarily’ suspended herself from the Labour whip in March. Evening Standard · Jul 31
Burnham to free mayors from ‘Treasury death grip’ with new devolved powers Local leaders say plan will transform funding so English regions no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for projects The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Diane Abbott and Joani Reid readmitted as Labour MPs Both MPs have had the parliamentary whip restored following separate independent disciplinary processes The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Diane Abbott readmitted to Labour Party after ‘formal warning’ London MP Ms Abbott was suspended from the party in July last year Evening Standard · Jul 30
Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas PM tells reporters the government cannot ignore the energy resource ‘when people are struggling’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Central London residents asked what services they want scrapped amid 200% council tax rise warning Westminster Council is writing to 200,000 residents as it plans next year’s budget in the wake of an ‘unprecedented’ £100 million drop in central government funding Evening Standard · Jul 30
‘Perilous’ for political unionism to forget middle ground, unity event told In a debate on whether a united Ireland is inevitable, political unionism was criticised. Evening Standard · Jul 30
Labour says Reform ‘up to its neck in sleaze’ and demands investigation into donations Exclusive: Electoral Commission urged to look into donations made by mother of convicted fraudster The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Even GB News cringes as Reform turns dementia patients into a political football Honest Bob was rattled at the idea of joining cross-party talks on social care. Why bother behaving as a serious opposition? The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Give us a reason why we should trust Andy Burnham on devolution Amid reports of a new UK-wide tax that could hit Scotland, where's the evidence Andy Burnham is not just like his predecessors when it comes to… The National (Scotland) · Jul 30
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30 Anas Sarwar's reputation 'in bits' after 'self-serving' Lords move, union boss warns Anas Sarwar’s reputation is now 'in bits' after his 'self-serving decision to cut and run to London', a trade union leader has…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30 Robert Jenrick 'minimising' donor scandal questions arise over Posh George's mother ROBERT Jenrick has been accused of trying to play down Reform’s donations scandal as questions over Posh George’s gifts continue to mount.
Evening Standard · Jul 30 Union boss: Sarwar’s reputation ‘in bits’ after ‘cut and run to London’ GMB’s Scotland Secretary described Anas Sarwar’s resignation as ‘thoughtless’ and ‘self-serving’.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30 A warning shot has been fired on council tax. The SNP must now act The Scottish Government just saw a warning shot fired that almost resulted in them being outflanked on progressive tax reform by the UK Government.…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30 Reform councillor says she'd 'share platform with Satan' amid ‘neo-Nazi’ rally row A REFORM UK councillor who shared a stage with neo-Nazi parties at a Glasgow rally said she’d “share a platform with Satan” to get her message…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30 Thousands call for Andy Burnham to reinstate Diane Abbott in Labour Party More than 35,000 people have signed a petition calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reinstate Diane Abbott in the Labour Party
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 Burnham says he told Trump he would be ‘pragmatic’ on drilling for oil in North Sea – as it happened ‘There is a resource there. When people are struggling, we can’t ignore that,’ the prime minister says when asked about his conversation with Donald Trump
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 Polls open in Greater Manchester mayoral byelection overshadowed by new PM and Farage’s antics Labour’s Bev Craig expected to win contest that lost column inches to Andy Burnham’s ascent and Reform UK leader’s self-imposed Clacton vote
Evening Standard · Jul 30 Polls open for election to replace Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor The by-election will be the biggest in UK history with more than two million people eligible to vote.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 Burnham the crowd-pleaser knows how to make friends, but he’ll be defined by how he makes enemies The prime minister’s instinct to not upset people is set against a lifelong desire to effect transformative change. The two may not sit together easily, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
Evening Standard · Jul 29 Andy Burnham urges Greater Manchester voters to back Labour in mayoral election The by-election was triggered after Mr Burnham was elected as Labour MP for Makerfield, meaning he had to stand down.