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Labour’s Mike Amesbury has been jailed for punching a man – here’s why he’s still an MP

Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been jailed for ten weeks after he pleaded guilty to punching a man in his constituency of Runcorn and Helsby. The incident happened in October of last year. Amesbury had the Labour whip withdrawn and has sat as an independent MP since.

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PM’s defence plan will not lead to end of working from home – Whitehall chief

Sir Chris Wormald confirmed the current policy on office attendance will remain following Sir Keir Starmer’s warning of major challenges.

Evening Standard

Council tax in Midlothian is going up — how much will my new bill be?

Several Scottish local authorities have confirmed above-inflation increases in council tax next year

The National (Scotland)

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Furious Lee Anderson lashes out as Stephen Flynn brands him 'Putin's poodle'

IF you're trying to convince the world that you're not just a lap dog, it’s probably best not to come when your name is called ...

The National (Scotland)

Council tax set to rise in Midlothian by 10 per cent

MIDLOTHIAN Council has approved a 10 per cent council tax rise, as its leader said people would pay more but the council was "delivering…

The National (Scotland)

Plans for secretive online magistrates court hearings axed in media victory for open justice

Plans to allow more secrecy in magistrates courts dropped after backlash condemning the idea as ‘justice in the dark’

Evening Standard

What is in the Scottish Budget for 2025/26?

THE Scottish Budget for 2025/26 is set to clear its final hurdle at Holyrood today.

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Scottish councillor who defected to Reform 'should stand down and call by-election'

A Renfrewshire councillor who defected to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has been told by a political rival he should stand down and trigger a…

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP Liz Smith to step down at next year’s Holyrood election

Conservative Liz Smith has announced she is stepping down after almost 20 years as an MSP, saying it is “time for new blood” at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

Cooper says jailed ex-Labour MP Amesbury should resign or face recall petition

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper criticised Mike Amesbury who was jailed for punching a man.

Evening Standard

'Labour lied, didn't they?': Stephen Flynn shares anger over energy price cap

THE SNP Westminster Leader Stephen Flynn took aim at the Labour Party over energy bill price increases announced by Ofgem.

The National (Scotland)

Starmer defends slashing aid budget to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP - as it happened

Keir Starmer says now is the time to deepen European security, as he announces new defence budget by 2027

The Guardian - UK

New crime Bill will help ‘take back control of town centres’ – Home Secretary

The Government’s new Crime and Policing Bill will be introduced to Parliament on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

What are the House of Lords rules – and what happens if they are broken?

Peers have lighter requirements to declare earnings than MPs and are largely trusted to police their own conduct

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Labour MP Jas Athwal stands down as councillor in Redbridge

By-election to be held on March 27

The Guardian - UK

Labour losing support fastest among voters worried over finances, study finds

Poverty charity urges Keir Starmer to focus on living standards instead of culture wars and immigration

The National (Scotland)

Reform threat to renewables is 'unconscionable risk for Scotland'

REFORM UK have threatened to “scrap” net zero if the party ever win power in Westminster.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Budget set to pass final hurdle – how to watch

The SNP’s Budget bill is set to clear its final parliamentary hurdle on Tuesday, as MSPs prepare for the Stage 3 vote on the tax and spending…

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Police to be allowed to search properties without warrant for stolen phones in England and Wales

Warrant will not be required where tracker shows an item is present, as part of raft of measures in crime and policing bill

Evening Standard

Budget Bill set to clear final hurdle at Scottish Parliament

Holyrood is expected to pass the 2025-26 Budget plans when MSPs vote at the end of business on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage viewed favourably by more people than other leaders – poll

The proportion of people saying the UK was heading in the wrong direction has remained high.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage promises private prosecution against Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds over 'CV lies'

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds apologised for referring to himself as a solicitor in Parliament, but added he did not think it was ‘a huge deal’

Evening Standard

Labour MP Jas Athwal criticised as landlord of 'mould and ant-infested' homes stands down as councillor

Mr Athwal's resignation from Redbridge Council comes after he was elected MP for Ilford South at last year’s general election

The National (Scotland)

SNP council group announce new leader ahead of budget vote

An SNP council group has announced its new leader ahead of a vote on the council's budget...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney urges Anas Sarwar to vote for Budget after Starmer Grangemouth pledge

The First Minister has called on Scottish Labour to support the Budget following Keir Starmer’s announcement of an extra £200 million for…

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