EU politicians form ‘friendship group’ to build closer UK links ahead of Brexit
A “friendship group” has been set up by Members of the European Parliament, aiming to forge closer links with the UK as it leaves the EU.
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Ewing in direct subsidy support vow to farmers
The Scottish Government has assured farmers and crofters it has no plans to end direct subsidy support to the sector.
Labour in Scotland will decide indyref2 stance, leadership candidates warned
Richard Leonard has told Labour leadership contenders that the Scottish party will decide the position on independence.
New bill to govern farming in wake of Brexit
English farmers will be paid for “public goods” such as protecting water and air quality, boosting wildlife and tackling climate change under new laws for agriculture.
What are the pension rules driving senior doctors to turn down extra shifts?
High earners could end up being given pension tax breaks as part of efforts to get doctors to take on more shifts, The Times has reported.
Labour must beat the odds to win again, says deputy leadership hopeful
Scottish Labour’s only remaining MP is pledging to visit every corner of the UK to try to win back support for his party if he becomes deputy leader.
PM insists Government will get NHS waiting lists down
Boris Johnson has conceded NHS waiting times are “unacceptable” in the face of demands from Jeremy Corbyn for action to help patients.
Scottish Government has many options to push for independence vote – Russell
The Scottish Government has “many options” it could use to push for a second independence referendum if Boris Johnson continues to deny such a vote, a Holyrood minister has said.
James Millar: Listening to the tune the public is singing is how politicians will glimpse the true face behind the mask
Since former Home Secretary Alan Johnson was revealed to be a participant in ITV’s Saturday night madhouse The Masked Singer, the Westminster set has been forced to pay attention to this utterly bizarre show.
SNP has no mandate for second independence vote, Jess Phillips insists
Nicola Sturgeon has “no mandate” for a second independence referendum, Labour leadership hopeful Jess Phillips has insisted, as she said she would have turned down the Scottish First Minister’s request for a section 30 order if she was PM.
Jess Phillips pledges to lead Labour with ‘courage, bravery and clarity’
Labour has to change and reconnect with voters or else it will become irrelevant, party leadership hopeful Jess Phillips declared.
Flybe collapse averted after Government announces review of air passenger duty
Flybe’s collapse has been averted after the Government told the airline it would review air passenger duty (APD) and shareholders agreed to inject additional investment.
Ministers ‘delighted’ as Government grants Flybe rescue deal
Regional airline Flybe has secured a rescue deal with the Government that will allow it to keep operating, the Business Secretary said.
Sinn Fein have learned from local election losses: Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said her party have “listened and learned” from their local election losses and is optimistic they can gain more seats in the Dail.
Who are the real winners from the new gambling rules?
The Gambling Commission has announced new measures to better safeguard customers. Here is a look at what the new ban means:
Sturgeon insists Scotland will have its say as PM rejects independence vote call
Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland “will get the right to decide our own future” despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson rejecting her plea for a second independence referendum.
PM rejects Scottish independence referendum request
Boris Johnson has formally rejected a call for Holyrood to be given the power to hold a second independence referendum.
Jess Phillips calls for anti-Semitism action after Labour member ‘abused’
Labour leadership candidate Jess Phillips has called for a change in the party’s culture after a member claimed he was subjected to anti-Semitic abuse at a local meeting.
Iranian ambassador summoned to Foreign Office as row with Tehran deepens
Iran’s ambassador to the UK has been given a dressing down over the arrest of Britain’s representative in Tehran.
Iranian ambassador summoned to Foreign Office over Tehran diplomat row
Iran’s ambassador to the UK has attended a meeting at the Foreign Office after being summoned following the arrest of Britain’s top diplomat in Tehran.
Jess Phillips to ‘unashamedly’ make case for Labour as unionist party
Jess Phillips is to “unashamedly” make the case for Labour as a unionist party during a visit to Scotland.
Raab: Arrest of UK ambassador in Iran was ‘flagrant violation’ of law
The UK has demanded an apology from Iran’s ambassador in London after the arrest of Britain’s top diplomat in Tehran.
Money to restore powersharing ‘may come with strings attached’, warns minister
Stormont is expecting the Government to stump up at least £2 billion to support the deal that delivered a return to powersharing, a new minister has said.
David Knight: I am nothing but a weirdo misfit – put me in charge of the country
I might apply for a job with Dominic Cummings - chief mover and shaker behind Boris Johnson - who is creating a phalanx of free thinkers within 10 Downing Street.
Brexit campaign had ‘racism at its heart’, says Labour leadership hopeful Lewis
Labour leadership outsider Clive Lewis has said the campaign to take Britain out of the EU had “racism at its heart”.
Labour leadership hopeful Long-Bailey vows to abolish House of Lords
Labour leadership contender Rebecca Long-Bailey has said she would abolish the House of Lords if she succeeded in becoming prime minister.
VIDEO: Thousands turn out for Scottish independence march
An estimated 80,000 people have marched through Glasgow to demand Scottish independence.
Powersharing returns to Northern Ireland as parties back Stormont deal
Powersharing is returning to Northern Ireland after Sinn Fein joined the DUP in backing a deal to re-enter devolved government together.
Sinn Fein green light to powersharing paves way for new executive
Powersharing is set to return to Northern Ireland after Sinn Fein joined the DUP leadership in backing a deal to re-enter devolved government together.
Bill ensures farmers get direct payments in 2020
A new bill has been introduced in Westminster to ensure farmers and crofters continue to receive subsidies for the 2020 scheme year.
Sinn Fein backs deal to restore powersharing at Stormont
Sinn Fein has agreed to back a deal to restore powersharing at Stormont – a move that confirms the return of devolved government in Northern Ireland after a three-year absence.
Scotland will vote for independence, says Labour MP
A former Labour Cabinet minister has said he is “100% certain” Scotland will become independent.