Verdict expected in trial of former council chief over deleted email Anne Donaghy is facing three charges in relation to emails that were subject to Freedom of Information Act requests. Evening Standard · Aug 26
Nigel Farage's march on London: New poll's surprise findings on who the Londoners backing Reform UK really are Reform voters in the capital may not be as old as many people might think Evening Standard · Aug 26
Why do some Labour MPs want electoral reform and will it happen? Despite the policy not being included in the party’s 2024 manifesto, Andy Burnham is under pressure to act The Guardian - UK · Aug 25
Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days Exclusive: Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster election The Guardian - UK · Aug 25
Andy Burnham completely avoids Scotland on UK 'listening tour' Andy Burnham has been branded 'the first Prime Minister of England' after his so-called 'listening tour' of the UK completely… The National (Scotland) · Aug 25
Malcolm Offord demanded Holyrood bosses knock down walls for double sized office MALCOLM Offord demanded Holyrood bosses knock down walls to give him a double sized office, The National understands. The National (Scotland) · Aug 25
Labour's military spending spree to hammer Scotland's budget, experts warn LABOUR’S military spending spree is expected to squeeze Scotland’s budget as living standards are set to virtually stagnate, experts have warned. The National (Scotland) · Aug 25
Khan v Cunningham: Shock poll shows Reform in pole position to challenge Labour in London mayor race Nigel Farage’s party may beat the Conservatives in the battle for second place after first choice votes are counted in the next London mayoral contest Evening Standard · Aug 25
Why is the Electoral Commission stonewalling on far-right 'spoiler party'? IT has been nearly four months since the Holyrood election, and in that time reporters at The National have been hitting up against a brick wall… The National (Scotland) · Aug 24
Scottish Government should abandon social care cuts, says Labour hopeful Fagan The Scottish Labour leadership candidate has also backed calls for £750 million additional funding for social care. Evening Standard · Aug 24
Scottish Labour leader candidate Marra open to party deals at local elections However, Michael Marra has said he would not accept any deals with Reform Scotland. Evening Standard · Aug 24
Issues in Scottish Labour ‘systemic’, says leadership hopeful Michael Marra The Scottish Labour leadership candidate spoke at a press conference on Monday. Evening Standard · Aug 24
Andy Burnham under pressure over Gaza genocide recognition ANDY Burnham is set to face pressure from Labour members to recognise Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide and impose a full arms embargo at… The National (Scotland) · Aug 24
From welfare to prisons: the challenges for Burnham when MPs return to Commons PM’s honeymoon period will come to an end as he makes decisions on the budget, welfare, migration and prisons The Guardian - UK · Aug 24
The National (Scotland) · Aug 24 Scottish universities 'hammered by Brexit' as EU student numbers drop 60 per cent Brexit has “hammered” Scotland’s university sector, the SNP has claimed, as figures showed a fall of more than 60 in the number of EU…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 24 Failure to strip Peter Mandelson of peerage would be a public 'betrayal', SNP warn THE SNP has called on the Prime Minister to strip Peter Mandelson of his peerage when the UK Parliament returns in September, warning that a failure…
Evening Standard · Aug 23 Failure to strip Mandelson of peerage would be a public ‘betrayal’, SNP warns Lord Peter Mandelson is currently under investigation by UK police and EU anti-fraud officers on suspicion of offences committed in public office.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23 Lord Snape obituary Labour MP dedicated to his West Bromwich East constituency who served as a board member of Stockport County FC
The National (Scotland) · Aug 23 SNP Government issues categorical denial after Jenny Gilruth 'bullying email' claim THE Scottish Government has categorically denied claims that Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth accidentally emailed an entire department a list of…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23 Dining across the divide: ‘I thought he was going to be quite “stop the boats, bring up the drawbridge”’ A Green party member and a Labour-voting Brexiter didn’t agree on the EU, but what about renewable energy and the NHS?
The National (Scotland) · Aug 23 Decision not to charge Nicola Sturgeon 'merits scrutiny', information watchdog says QUESTIONS around the decision not to charge Nicola Sturgeon following a police investigation into the SNP “merit further scrutiny” – and…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 23 Senior SNP councillor re-admitted to party after 'defending sex offender' row A SENIOR SNP councillor who was suspended for allegedly supporting a sex offender has been cleared after an investigation, according to her party…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 23 Andy Burnham accused of having 'his head in the sand' as cost-of-living set to soar ANDY Burnham has been accused of having his “head firmly planted in the sand” as the SNP say a cost-of-living “tsunami” is about to hit…
Bangkok Post · Aug 23 Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election looms STOCKHOLM - Around 10,000 people are expected to turn out for a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, according to Swedish police and organisers, just weeks ahead of a general election where the issue is among voters' top concerns.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 23 Are Labour considering Denmark's 'barbaric' policy to demolish migrant homes? THE Labour Government haven’t been subtle about their admiration for Denmark’s hardline immigration system ...