May tells Cabinet to hold their nerve as Brexit talks hit critical phase
Theresa May has told her Cabinet ministers to hold their nerve as Brexit negotiations hit a difficult stage in the wake of the rejection of her plans by EU leaders at Salzburg.
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May urged to grasp ‘supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ Canada style deal
Theresa May has been urged to grasp a “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” Canada style trade deal with the European Union by leading Tory Brexiteers.
Theresa May to meet Cabinet as she fights to save Brexit plan
Theresa May is to meet senior ministers as she battles to save her Chequers blueprint for Brexit following last week’s humiliating rebuff by EU leaders.
Theresa May to meet Cabinet as she fights to save her Brexit plan
Theresa May is to meet senior ministers as she battles to save her Chequers blueprint for Brexit following last week’s humiliating rebuff by EU leaders.
UK will not be dictated to by Brussels over Brexit, says Raab
The Government will not allow Britain to be dictated to by Brussels in negotiations over its withdrawal from the EU, Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has warned.
Time to hold our nerve over Brexit, May tells Tories
Theresa May has told warring Tories the time has come for the party to “hold our nerve” and unite in the national interest as the Brexit negotiations enter their final stages.
Public ‘tiring of austerity’ as major survey reveals support for tax and spend
A majority of British people now believe the Government should increase levels of tax and public spending, a major annual survey has found.
Just one out of 600 fly-tipping cases in Aberdeenshire results in court conviction
Fly-tippers are going unpunished for spoiling the north-east’s scenic landscapes, new figures have revealed.
Pregnancy is fearful and hopeful – Davidson
Ruth Davidson has described her pregnancy as “joyous, mortifying, fearful and hopeful”.
SNP overtake the Tories to become UK’s second biggest political party
The SNP has become the second largest political party in Britain after overtaking the Conservatives for the first time.
SNP become second biggest party in UK after overtaking Tories
SNP membership has overtaken the Conservatives for the first time, pushing the party of government into third place.
I’m in this for the long term, says May amid Johnson leadership bid speculation
Theresa May has struck a defiant tone over the possibility of a leadership challenge from Boris Johnson, insisting: “I am in this for the long term.”
Legacies from dead Tories to party HQ outstrip central membership fees in 2017
Legacies left by dead Conservatives to the national party were double the amount centrally collected from membership fees last year, official figures show.
MPs demand probe into Tory colleague Lord Sheikh over Tunis conference trip
Two Tory MPs have demanded an immediate investigation into party colleague Lord Sheikh after he confirmed he attended the same conference on Palestinian rights as Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Tory councillor apologises for sharing ‘Muslim women as patio umbrellas’ post
A Scottish Conservative councillor has apologised for sharing an image comparing Muslim women to patio umbrellas.
Scottish independence a safe and sensible choice, says ex-Tory councillor
A former Tory councillor has condemned Conservative Party policies as she revealed she now supports Scottish independence.
Conservative leader in Welsh Assembly quits after Brexit row
An interim leader has taken over the Welsh Conservatives after Andrew RT Davies was forced out in a spat over Brexit.
Moray’s senior Conservatives have slammed Scottish Government’s ‘unfair’ treatment of council
Moray’s three most senior Conservatives have slammed the SNP Scottish Government for its “unfair” treatment of Moray Council.
SNP to take over Moray Council
The SNP is poised to take control of Moray Council tomorrow after an 11th hour bid by the Conservatives failed to secure any support.
Call to cast aside ‘destructive’ national politics to set up all-party group to run Moray Council
Moray Council’s embattled leader insists it is “business as usual” at the authority amidst a leadership crisis within the chambers.
Conservative MP defends UK Government inaction over RBS branch closures
Labour has called for the UK Government to “stop dancing” around the planned closures of dozens of RBS branches.
Opposition plots power grab at cash-strapped Moray Council after Tories quit ruling alliance
Moray Council’s leadership has been thrown into chaos after Conservative councillors walked out of the administration in a row over job adverts.
Aberdeen council’s unlikely alliance between Labour and Tory reflects on year in power
Aberdeen’s council leaders have hailed the progress they have made since taking control of the city 12 months ago – despite facing a rocky road to gaining power in the townhouse.
SNP link to Cambridge Analytica “regrettable”
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has admitted a link between the party and data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica is regrettable.
North-east MP warns of an impending oil and gas skills shortage
A north-east MP has warned of an impending oil and gas skills shortage, blaming a drop in those pursuing vocational qualifications.
Theresa May ‘can’t handle’ hard Brexit MPs
Theresa May has been accused of being “too weak” to face down hard Brexiteers in her party after more than 60 Tories set out their demands for the next stage of exit talks.
North-east MP at heart of plans for Conservative youth relaunch
A Scottish MP is at the heart of plans to relaunch a UK-wide Conservative Party youth branch.
North-east businessman at centre of offensive online comments row
A prominent Aberdeenshire businessman and community stalwart has found himself at the centre of a major row over offensive online comments about gypsies, gay people and refugees.
Game of Thrones star’s councillor dad owes council more than £2,500 in unpaid taxes
The dad of a Game of Thrones star owes his council more than £2,500 in unpaid tax.
Aberdeen Labour/ Tory alliance a “good working relationship”
Council co-leader Jenny Laing has insisted that her party colleagues and Conservative administration partners continue to have a “good working relationship”- despite an embarrassing leak.
Scottish Conservatives to hold spring conference in Aberdeen
The Scottish Conservatives will hold their spring 2018 party conference in Aberdeen - for the first time in more than 20 years.
SNP brand Conservatives’ request for more cash for Moray Council as ‘ludicrous’
Moray Council’s SNP group has refused to back the local Conservative group’s pleas for more cash from the Scottish Government – branding the request “ludicrous”.