The story in Wales: A grim night for Labour as Tories make history in Wrexham
The impact of the Conservatives’ General Election dominance was reflected in Wales, where the Tories seized several seats from Labour.
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General Election 2019: Conservatives hold Banff and Buchan despite strong SNP vote
Banff and Buchan was a closely contested seat in today's election but retained by Conservative David Duguid.
Boris Johnson criticised for his reaction to image of sick boy on hospital floor
Boris Johnson has come under fire for his lack of empathy over the treatment of a four-year-old boy who was left sleeping on the floor of a hospital because of a bed shortage.
Constituency profile: The challenges politicians must overcome to win Ross, Skye and Lochaber
In the shadow of the iconic mountains of Ross, Skye and Lochaber there is a fierce door-to-door battle under way.
Constituency profile: Rising political stars going toe-to-toe for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine seat
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine is the scene for a collision of rising political stars at this election.
Scotland needs Labour not independence, says shadow chancellor
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said Scotland “doesn’t need independence, it needs a Labour Government” in a campaign video addressing the Scottish electorate.
I would now vote to leave the EU, says oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood
Billionaire businessman Sir Ian Wood has revealed he would now vote in favour of Brexit – although he stressed leaving the European Union without a deal in place “would not be clever”.
North-east in ‘pole position’ to receive bumper green technology investment
The north-east could be in "pole position" for a huge green technology funding boost if the Tories win next month's election.
Tories pledge ‘five-year guarantee’ for farm funding
The Conservatives have made an election pledge to maintain levels of farm funding for the lifetime of the next Parliament – a full two years longer than the current commitment.
Tories stand by candidate who said people on Benefits Street need ‘putting down’
Senior Tories say they are standing by a candidate in a key marginal seat who wrote on Facebook that people on reality television show Benefits Street need “putting down”.
John Bercow clashes with Tory MP on final day as Speaker
John Bercow clashed with a Tory MP over his handling of complaints on his final day as Commons Speaker.
Government and crossbench MPs ‘sickened’ by behaviour in parliament
MPs from the Liberal Democrats, Labour and the Conservative parties, along with an independent, have lambasted the behaviour seen recently in House of Commons’ debates.
Government language ‘not particularly inflammatory’ – Michael Portillo
Former Conservative MP and cabinet minister Michael Portillo has disputed claims of inflammatory language by the Government.
SNP ‘proposing austerity on steroids’ for an independent Scotland, claim opponents
Labour and the Tories have hit out at claims by a senior nationalist that Scotland could cut its deficit by more than half within three years of independence.
Scottish Labour choosing candidate for Bridge of Don by-election
National Labour party bosses will choose a candidate for an important Aberdeen by-election.
North-east MP ‘delighted’ after promotion to new government role
Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has said he is "delighted" after being handed a role within the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
BBC director-general: We took on over 75s TV licences at height of austerity
BBC bosses have said shouldering the cost of over 75s licence fees stemmed from Conservative austerity.
Ministers accused of ‘outsourcing austerity’ after free TV licences for the over-75s scrapped
Ministers have been accused of "outsourcing austerity" after the BBC revealed it was scrapping blanket free TV licences for the over-75s.
Former deputy first minister predicts trouble for Tories in Scotland if Boris Johnson wins leadership
The Tories will "have a problem" in Scotland if Boris Johnson succeeds Theresa May in Downing Street, former deputy first minister Jim Wallace has said.
Tycoon to bankroll any party ‘to protect Union’
A north-east tycoon has revealed plans to bankroll different Unionist parties in seats across Scotland to try to derail the SNP’s bid for a second independence referendum.
Moray MP to miss Brexit vote to be by wife’s side as she goes into labour
Moray MP Douglas Ross is to miss a crucial vote on Brexit tonight after his wife went into labour earlier today.
Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn face critical week in Parliament
Theresa May faces a critical test in the Commons today when she seeks to convince MPs and government ministers to stay on board with her Brexit strategy.
Banner calling for resignation of Aberdeen MP Ross Thomson erected on public footbridge
A banner calling for the resignation of Aberdeen South MP Ross Thomson was posted outside his office and is now understood to be hanging on a city footbridge.
Aberdeen South MP Ross Thomson’s alleged behaviour in Commons bar ‘completely unacceptable’
Senior Tory figures have criticised a north-east MP after he was caught up in a police incident at an exclusive Westminster bar.
Moray financial problems still not fixed despite extra funding from Scottish Government
Moray Council opposition Conservative group leader Tim Eagle has welcomed extra funding from the Scottish Government, but stressed that the region's financial problems were still not fixed.
MP leads chorus of complaints about lack of songs in Les Miserables drama
Fans have struggled to watch the dramatic adaptation of Les Miserables, saying they were aghast at the lack of songs.
MSP to travel 2,000 miles meeting constituents amid Raigmore carpark campaign
One Highlands and Islands MSP will travel over 2,000 miles as he undertakes a “summer surgery tour” to meet constituents and businesses.
Derision from opposition after Ross Thomson tells Tories to follow Thatcher to get back on track
Ross Thomson has urged fellow Tories to revive the legacy of Margaret Thatcher and claimed his party lost ground in last year’s snap election because they rejected individualism.
No support in Conservative coalition at Moray Council
The SNP are poised to take over Moray Council on Wednesday, after a Conservative coalition meeting failed to attract any support from opposition councillors.
Jenny Laing launches stinging attack on opposition rival after bitter dispute
Aberdeen council’s co-leader has launched a stinging attack on her opposition rival calling for him to apologise “for undermining the council” in a bitter dispute over outsourcing.
Parking charges across the north-east could double under new council cost-cutting measures
A row has erupted after it was revealed that some parking charges across the north-east could double.
Blackford: No Brexit deal unless UK Government shifts
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has warned there will be no deal on Brexit unless the Scottish Government gets full control over devolved powers.