MPs back Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to deal with legacy of conflict Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant said veterans and those who lost loved ones in the conflict ‘deserve answers’ The Independent UK · Oct 20
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to deal with legacy of conflict backed by MPs MPs voted 330 to 178, majority 152, in favour at the third reading on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Oct 20
MPs criticise rushed process for debating new Troubles legacy law MPs will debate amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill on Monday and Tuesday. Evening Standard · Oct 19
Attorney General role in deciding Troubles prosecutions ‘provides clarity’ MPs will debate amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill on Monday. Evening Standard · Oct 19
Northern Ireland secretary defends planned changes to Troubles Bill MPs will debate amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill on Monday The Independent UK · Oct 19
Move beyond constitutional questions, says Burnham in Scotland visit The Prime Minister visited Scotland on Friday. Evening Standard · Oct 16
Burnham forced to correct record over Ann Widdecombe murder case blunder IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 15
Andy Burnham ‘apologises’ for comments about Ann Widdecombe’s murder at PMQs The prime minister was accused of a ‘breach of the presumption of innocence’ The Independent UK · Oct 15
There is 'growing evidence' Scots want to decide their own future, John Swinney says John Swinney has said there is 'very clear and growing evidence about the desire of people in Scotland to decide their own future' The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
Burnham told to apologise over Ann Widdecombe murder case comments during PMQs Shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman said Mr Burnham’s remarks were a ‘breach of the presumption of innocence’ The Independent UK · Oct 14
MP recalls terrifying parachute accident after jumping from a plane at 15,000 feet The Tory MP described how the skydive went wrong on a ‘grey and windy’ day in Devon The Independent UK · Oct 14
The Guardian view on Burnham’s Brexit reset: an overdue show of ambition Editorial: The prime minister is correct to judge the time is right to push for closer links with the EU. The political risk is far outweighed by the potential rewards The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
Tuesday briefing: Could Burnham take Britain back towards the EU? In today’s newsletter: The prime minister is calling for closer ties with the EU, but what could this actually amount to? The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
Mahmood calls for urgent review of security for politicians and royals An independent review will will look at how existing security is provided and whether funding and measures are being used effectively Evening Standard · Oct 12
The National (Scotland) · Oct 12 Independence push has 'turned a corner', says John Swinney THE push for Scottish independence has “turned a corner”, John Swinney has said ...
The Independent UK · Oct 11 Scottish independence push has ‘turned a corner’, Swinney claims Ipsos Scotland says the public remains ‘divided’ on independence
Evening Standard · Oct 11 Independence push has ‘turned corner’, claims Swinney The First Minister was speaking ahead of the SNP conference in Aberdeen.
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Andy Burnham’s advisers ‘pushing for early election’ The prime minister would be ‘naive not to be contemplating all scenarios’ about an election, one source said
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21 Britain loves its underdogs. We should be celebrating our Eurovision flops, not investigating them The digital, culture, media and sport select committee is to explore why the UK’s entrants are frequently ‘dismal’. Surely such a trifling matter is not worthy of the House of Commons, writes Zoe Williams
The Independent UK · Sep 14 Burnham will be last Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, says Swinney Scotland’s First Minister says a Scottish independence referendum should take place within the next five years.
The Independent UK · Sep 13 Independence referendum ‘not off the table’ amid meeting between Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland John Swinney is due to meet Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth alongside Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill in Cardiff on Monday
Evening Standard · Sep 13 Independence referendum ‘not off the table’, says McAllan Some interpreted the Prime Minister’s comments as a softening of his position on Scottish independence.
Euronews · Sep 11 UK lawmakers reject assisted dying bill for England and Wales Assisted suicide is legal in several countries, including Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland, as well as parts of the US, although eligibility rules vary.
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Assisted dying bill: What happens now? The bill was voted down by a majority of 16 on Friday
Evening Standard · Sep 10 Swinney seeks indyref2 talks with Burnham after ‘big shift’ in PM’s stance The Labour leader suggested to MPs that such a vote could be held if public opinion shows there is demand for it.