Lady Sylvia Hermon ‘needs assurances from PM’ to back EU withdrawal deal
Northern Ireland’s sole independent MP has said she is considering voting for the proposed EU withdrawal agreement.
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Rudd urged to ditch DWP policies after damning UN report
The new Department for Work and Pensions secretary has been urged to reverse the work of her predecessors, after the impact of UK policies in Scotland was branded “outrageous” by a UN official.
Ulster Unionist leader blasts inclusion of backstop in withdrawal agreement as a ‘monumental error in judgement’
Ulster Unionist leader Robin Swann has blasted the inclusion of the backstop in the withdrawal agreement as a “monumental error in judgment”.
UN poverty envoy condemns need for devolved nations to mitigate UK policy
It is outrageous that devolved administrations need to spend resources to shield people from UK Government policies, the United Nations poverty envoy has said.
Tory plotters urged to rally behind PM in ‘national interest’
Theresa May’s defacto deputy has told Tories plotting against her they should instead rally behind the Prime Minister in the “national interest”.
Brexit breakdown as Prime Minister dwells on Snapchat group with Arlene Foster and Nicola Sturgeon
Theresa May has opened up about her relationship with Scotland and Northern Ireland First Ministers in a social media get-together.
New charter to ensure workers treated fairly if extreme winter weather bites
A new charter has been drawn up in a bid to ensure bosses treat their staff fairly if severe weather hits Scotland this winter.
SNP seek to take advantage of Westminster’s Brexit turmoil
Politically, the SNP will feel it has much to gain from the latest Brexit crisis to engulf Westminster.
BMA warns of ‘disaster’ in NHS if European doctors leave UK after Brexit
Almost a third of European doctors working in Scotland are considering moving to another country because of Brexit, a survey has suggested.
Lords decision to block accused peer’s suspension ‘a complete disgrace’
A woman who accused a senior peer of groping her and promising her a peerage in return for sex has branded the House of Lords’ decision to block his immediate suspension a “complete disgrace”.
This anti-Brexit protester would not stop heckling Jacob Rees-Mogg
An anti-Brexit protester appeared to leave Jacob Rees-Mogg rattled, as he consistently heckled the Tory MP while he made a historic statement to reporters.
I won’t be bounced into resigning by carpetbaggers: David Mundell
David Mundell has insisted he will not quit as Scottish Secretary over the Brexit deal, despite First Minister Nicola Sturgeon saying he could not stay on in the post with a “shred of credibility”.
Timeline of Brexit chaos at heart of government
Prime Minister Theresa May stepped out of 10 Downing Street at about 7.15pm on Wednesday following a marathon five-hour Cabinet meeting and announced the Cabinet had agreed the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement.
MSPs to vote on Brexit deal before House of Commons
MSPs at Holyrood will get the chance to vote on Theresa May’s proposed Brexit deal before MPs at the House of Commons.
Nicola Sturgeon condemns PM after Scotland ‘sidelined’ in Brexit deal
Nicola Sturgeon condemned Theresa May for “sidelining” Scotland in her proposed Brexit deal, as she claimed the “shambles” it has created could force the Prime Minister out of Number 10.
Call for permanent memorial to ‘forgotten’ British Indian Army soldiers
A permanent memorial should be erected to commemorate the “forgotten soldiers” from the British Indian Army, according to a heritage group.
Twitter reacts to #BrexitChaos as Theresa May hit by Cabinet resignations
It’s been an eventful day in Parliament, with a series of ministerial resignations and the Prime Minister threatened with a vote of no-confidence over her Brexit deal.
Who has quit the Government since the 2017 general election?
Theresa May has lost her second Brexit secretary since the role was created.
Brexit deal can include special terms for Scotland, insists Holyrood minister
There is no reason why Theresa May’s proposed Brexit deal cannot include special arrangements for Scotland, Holyrood’s Constitutional Relations Secretary has insisted.
Brexit live: May defiant as Rees-Mogg declares no confidence in PM
Prime Minister Theresa May has presented her deal on Britain’s EU withdrawal to the Commons.
Bitter row erupts over alleged ‘xenophobic’ remark by north-east MSP
A furious war of words erupted last night over claims a north-east MSP used language that could "stoke xenophobia".
Sturgeon ‘wouldn’t put money’ on May being PM when Britain leaves EU
The First Minister has said she “wouldn’t put money” on Theresa May being in Number 10 by the time the UK leaves the EU.
Draft Brexit deal bad for Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon claims
The First Minister has branded the draft Brexit deal agreed by the UK Cabinet as “bad for Scotland”.
Holyrood committee launches inquiry into national testing in schools
MSPs are to examine how national testing can help close the attainment gap in Scotland’s schools.
Trade deal possible by the end of 2020, EU chief negotiator says
The UK and European Union have already got the basis for a future trade deal, Michel Barnier said as he welcomed a “decisive, crucial step” in the Brexit talks.
Draft Brexit deal bad for Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon claims
The First Minister has branded the draft Brexit deal agreed by the UK Cabinet as “bad for Scotland”.
Former City trader behind UK’s biggest banking fraud deported to Ghana
A former City trader behind a £1.4 billion banking fraud has been deported to Ghana despite a campaign to keep him in the UK.
Populist politics ‘catching fire’ across the world, claims ex-Trump aide
Populist politics are “catching fire around the world”, the controversial strategist who helped Donald Trump win the White House has said.
ScotRail franchise described as ‘shambles’ but MSPs reject bid to end deal
The ScotRail franchise has been described as a “shambles” amid calls for the Scottish Government to end the agreement.
100 join Edinburgh protest against ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon
Around 100 people joined a protest against former White House strategist Steve Bannon as he addressed an international media event in Edinburgh.
Britain left in ‘indefinite halfway house’ by PM’s Brexit deal, Corbyn warns
Jeremy Corbyn has warned Britain will be left in an “indefinite halfway house” by Theresa May’s Brexit deal.
SNP: Scotland should have same opportunity as Northern Ireland from Brexit
SNP leaders have again insisted that Scotland should be given the “same opportunity” as Northern Ireland to stay in Europe’s single market post-Brexit.