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‘Is that it?’ UK Labour’s cautious entry to government

‘Is that it?’ UK Labour’s cautious entry to government

Few surprises are expected when Keir Starmer sets out his program in the king’s speech.

July 17, 2024 4:01 am CET
Keir Starmer says he wants a better Brexit trade deal
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Keir Starmer: I didn’t believe the exit poll
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Scotland’s independence warriors smashed in UK general election
The next king of Scotland

The next king of Scotland

June 28, 2024 4:01 am CET
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How Brexit’s fallout doomed climate action in Northern Ireland

Politicians shut down the Stormont Assembly for two years. Among the casualties: Northern Ireland’s hopes of greening its economy.

June 16, 2024 6:00 pm CET

Football tourism to bring €1B to Germany in Euro 2024 tournament, study shows

That will boost German GDP by about 0.1 percent, according to the Ifo Institute study.

June 14, 2024 12:47 pm CET

No, you’re a banker! Sunak and Reeves’ City backgrounds weaponized in UK election

Both the prime minister and shadow chancellor were employed in the banking sector during the 2008 financial crash

June 10, 2024 7:00 am CET

A Labour win would bring assisted dying one step closer in the UK

Amid a growing campaign for a more compassionate approach to helping the terminally-ill end their lives, Labour Leader Keir Starmer is “personally committed” to change.

June 7, 2024 12:24 pm CET

SNP embraces oil and gas to fend off Labour in Scotland

Less than a month out from the U.K. election, the SNP is taking a new approach to an industry that affects hundreds of thousands of Scottish jobs.

June 5, 2024 8:00 pm CET

5 great things Britain’s July general election ruins

A summer of fun in the sun? Nope.

May 22, 2024 9:00 pm CET

Nicola Sturgeon says trans rights abuse pushed her to quit as Scottish leader

The former Scottish first minister said transgender people are being used as ‘a battering ram.’

May 20, 2024 1:21 pm CET

Is Gordon Brown coming back? Kind of.

Tony Blair is not the only former prime minister eyeing a comeback as his party prepares for government.

May 16, 2024 4:00 am CET

Scotland’s reluctant new leader didn’t really want the job

Swinney thought he’d done his bit, but was convinced to return to save his beloved Scottish National Party.

May 10, 2024 4:00 am CET

John Swinney: 5 things you need to know about Scotland’s new leader

Swinney takes office amid bitter divisions within the SNP on everything from Scottish independence to gender.

May 7, 2024 4:48 pm CET

Is the dream of Scottish independence over?

How the seemingly inexorable journey to an independent Scotland ground to a halt.

May 1, 2024 4:00 am CET

Timeline: How Humza Yousaf blew up his leadership in 5 days

Chaos in Scotland: the story of a tumultuous week in Holyrood.

April 30, 2024 4:02 am CET
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How Humza Yousaf’s short Scotland stint compares to Liz ‘Lettuce’ Truss

Yousaf managed 8.1 Liz Trusses in the job.

April 29, 2024 6:57 pm CET

Scotland’s leader just quit. Here’s who could replace him.

POLITICO lists the runners and riders as the divided SNP faces its second leadership contest in two years.

April 29, 2024 1:18 pm CET

Scotland’s leader Humza Yousaf quits

Under-fire first minister resigns after collapse of power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens.

April 29, 2024 1:11 pm CET

How a climate U-turn broke the Scottish government

Scotland’s governing coalition has fallen apart — and a stalled drive to cut carbon emissions played a major role.

April 25, 2024 2:58 pm CET

Scotland’s coalition government collapses

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf kills agreement between SNP and Scottish Greens amid bitter row over climate targets.

April 25, 2024 10:55 am CET

Labour will need ‘Herculean effort’ to hit green goals, says UK climate watchdog

Labour could hit their target of clean power by 2030 but it will be “bloody hard,” Chris Stark said.

April 25, 2024 9:26 am CET

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband charged amid SNP police probe

Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement of ruling party’s funds.

April 18, 2024 6:25 pm CET

Scottish government abandons flagship climate goal

Net Zero Secretary Màiri McAllan said that her government “accepts” that reductions targets for 2030 are now unobtainable.

April 18, 2024 4:19 pm CET

How Westminster WhatsApp ‘honey trapper’ targeted party conference season

Labour conference attendees tell how they received WhatsApps from “Charlie.” At Lib Dem conference, it started on the gay dating app Grindr.

April 8, 2024 5:45 pm CET

JK Rowling, Joe Rogan and Elon Musk are fuming over Scotland’s hate crime law. Here’s why.

A legal shake-up aimed at protecting minorities angers high-profile opponents on freedom of speech grounds.

April 4, 2024 4:00 am CET

UK Conservatives polling below 100 seats, survey shows

New analysis suggests Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s party would win just 98 seats in next election.

March 31, 2024 1:14 pm CET

Big Chocolate is conning you this Easter

Traders, manufacturers and retailers are all blaming each other for record prices.

March 24, 2024 3:59 pm CET
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