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‘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.
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Keir Starmer says he wants a better Brexit trade deal
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6 things UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to fix in his first month
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Keir Starmer: I didn’t believe the exit poll
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How the Tory campaign melted down in 6 disastrous weeks
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Scotland’s independence warriors smashed in UK general election
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The next king of Scotland
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
5 great things Britain’s July general election ruins
A summer of fun in the sun? Nope.
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.’
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.
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.
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.
Is the dream of Scottish independence over?
How the seemingly inexorable journey to an independent Scotland ground to a halt.
Timeline: How Humza Yousaf blew up his leadership in 5 days
Chaos in Scotland: the story of a tumultuous week in Holyrood.
How Humza Yousaf’s short Scotland stint compares to Liz ‘Lettuce’ Truss
Yousaf managed 8.1 Liz Trusses in the job.
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.
Scotland’s leader Humza Yousaf quits
Under-fire first minister resigns after collapse of power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens.
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.
Scotland’s coalition government collapses
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf kills agreement between SNP and Scottish Greens amid bitter row over climate targets.
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.
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband charged amid SNP police probe
Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement of ruling party’s funds.
Scottish government abandons flagship climate goal
Net Zero Secretary Màiri McAllan said that her government “accepts” that reductions targets for 2030 are now unobtainable.
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.
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.
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.
Big Chocolate is conning you this Easter
Traders, manufacturers and retailers are all blaming each other for record prices.