Ruth Davidson now backing Michael Gove in Tory leadership race
Ruth Davidson has announced her support for Michael Gove to be the next prime minister after her preferred candidate, Sajid Javid, fell out of the Tory leadership race.
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Tory leadership race live: Hunt vs Johnson in final battle for Number 10
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt will battle to become the next prime minister after Michael Gove was eliminated from the Tory leadership contest in the final round of voting by MPs.
Global poll places US near Russia and Saudi Arabia in ‘using influence for bad’
America has ranked near Saudi Arabia and Russia in an international poll of countries which use their global influence for bad purposes.
Boris Johnson’s Brexit position from never never land – David Miliband
Boris Johnson’s Brexit stance is “straight out of never never land”, former foreign secretary David Miliband has said.
Developing countries must be helped to tackle climate change, says Sturgeon
It is impossible to tackle the climate crisis without recognising the need for climate justice, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Parliament must get its own House in order on maternity rights, Jo Swinson says
Parliament must get its “own House in order” if it wants to take a lead on tackling workplace maternity discrimination, Lib Dem leadership hopeful Jo Swinson has said.
Big Climate Conversation to help make Scotland zero-emissions nation
Action to tackle climate change must be a “truly national endeavour”, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Chamber music: parliamentary string quartet brings harmony to the Commons
The House of Commons exchanged Brexit debate for classical music when an MP, a TV presenter and two parliamentary staffers performed as a string quartet inside the famous chamber.
Nigel Farage says he would form election alliance with Tories for Brexit
A clean exit from the EU could be achieved by Boris Johnson becoming Prime Minister and forming an election agreement with the Brexit Party, its leader Nigel Farage has said.
Alcohol sales fall to lowest level on record in Scotland
Alcohol sales in Scotland fell to the lowest level for almost quarter of a century last year, new research has found.
Workplace parking levy expected to clear hurdle at Holyrood
Car park tax plans are expected to take a step forward later when MSPs debate new transport legislation.
Ruth Davidson urges Tory members over preserving the union
Ruth Davidson has reportedly urged some party members to “take a long, hard look at themselves” after a poll suggested a majority of Tory members would put Brexit ahead of preserving the union.
Deeply concerning that Boris Johnson could be PM, Nicola Sturgeon says
Nicola Sturgeon has described the prospect of Boris Johnson becoming prime minister as “deeply concerning”, saying the Tory leadership favourite “seems to relish” the prospect of a “catastrophic” no-deal Brexit.
Live coverage: Candidates clash over Brexit in Tory leadership debate
Boris Johnson has confirmed his status as the favourite to be the next prime minister with a commanding victory in the second round of voting in the Tory leadership race.
Almost all of Scotland’s councils dip into cash reserves over year
All but three of Scotland’s councils had to rely on cash reserves to cover day-to-day running costs last year.
Tory members’ poll ‘an utter disaster for Ruth Davidson’
A poll in which a majority of Tory members said they would prefer Scotland to leave the UK rather than Brexit not happening is an “utter disaster” for Ruth Davidson, an MSP has said.
Scotland making slow progress towards cycling target, MSPs told
The Scottish Transport Secretary has said the Government is expected to miss a target for 10% of everyday journeys to be made by bike by 2020.
Sturgeon fears new Tory PM ‘will cause 18 years of damage in 18 weeks’
The new Conservative leader could cause as much damage to Scotland in 18 weeks as Margaret Thatcher and John Major did in 18 years of Government, Nicola Sturgeon will warn.
Senior Tories show support for pregnant MP Stella Creasy over maternity rights
Theresa May has signalled her support for a potential rethink of parliamentary rules over maternity leave after pregnant MP Stella Creasy admitted feeling forced to choose between “being an MP and being a mum”.
Long-term empty homes in Scotland up 5.5% in a year
The number of long-term empty homes has risen 5.5% in a year, new figures suggest.
Record number of school leavers moving into work, study or training
The rate of young people working, studying or training nine months after leaving school has hit its highest recorded level.
Fears for NHS as doctors cut back hours and consider quitting over tax bills
More than half of doctors are cutting back their hours to avoid being forced to pay “punitive” pension tax bills – with almost a quarter considering taking early retirement.
Liam Gallagher: Send me the keys to 10 Downing Street
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has said he would like to become the next prime minister, adding that he will “sort this pile of shit out”.
‘Fearless’ Stella Creasy praised after speaking out over MPs’ maternity rights
Stella Creasy has been praised for her bravery after speaking out about Parliament’s rules over maternity leave as she admitted feeling forced to choose between “being an MP and being a mum”.
UK aims to resettle 5,000 refugees in 2020, Sajid Javid says
The UK will aim to resettle 5,000 refugees in 2020, Home Secretary Sajid Javid has announced.
Sturgeon will ‘fully co-operate’ with Salmond misconduct allegations probe
Nicola Sturgeon has restated her pledge to “fully co-operate” with a Holyrood committee set up to probe how misconduct allegations against former first minister Alex Salmond were handled.
Scotland faces ‘hard and costly’ energy choices
A new independent advisory commission should be set up to look at how to meet Scotland’s energy needs, with a report warning “difficult decisions” will need to be taken on how to cope with a looming energy shortfall.
Political chaos means children facing ‘wretched’ futures – commissioner
Theresa May’s efforts to improve the chances for vulnerable youngsters are being hampered by “paralysis” in Westminster and the focus on Brexit, the Children’s Commissioner for England warned.
SNP MEP issues apology to Brexit Party chairman over funding claims
SNP MEP Alyn Smith has issued an apology to Brexit Party chairman MEP Richard Tice over claims he made about the party’s source of funding.
Deposit return scheme could ‘severely hamper’ efforts to tackle obesity
Scotland’s planned flat-rate deposit return scheme for drinks cans and bottles could “severely hamper” efforts to tackle childhood obesity, public health experts have warned.
Theresa May launches prevention plan to fight poor mental health in young people
New teachers will receive training on how to spot the signs of mental health issues under a new prevention plan unveiled by Theresa May which aims to overhaul society’s approach to mental illness.
More than 70 payments awarded to in-care abuse survivors
More than 70 survivors of abuse in care who are elderly or terminally ill have been awarded £10,000 compensation payments by the Scottish Government.