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Burnham urged to scrap national insurance hike amid claims it has ‘destroyed jobs’

SNP say the policy is costing businesses in Scotland around £1,000 per employee

The Independent UK

Burnham urged to reverse national insurance rise costing firms £1,000 per worker

The SNP said the Labour Government’s decision to increase the charge has ‘destroyed jobs’.

The Independent UK

This is what Andy Burnham’s devolution plans need to consider – expert panel

The clearest of Andy Burnham’s proposed policies is introducing greater levels of devolution – the handing over of more power from Westminster to regional and local authorities. Our experts explain the upcoming challenges, and potential solutions, if Burnham presses ahead with this policy.

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Ann Widdecombe Dies Aged 78 After Saying She'd 'Repel All Boarders' Rather Than Marry

Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative minister and TV personality, has died at 78. Known for her outspoken views, she left a lasting impact on British politics and media.

International Business Times UK

'Burnham bounce' in London could stop so many voters deserting Labour to the Greens and Lib Dems

Exclusive: One in four Green and Lib Dem voters in London say they are more likely to vote Labour with Burnham as leader, according to new poll

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham breaks parliamentary rules following Labour leadership vote

ANDY Burnham has broken parliamentary rules by filming social media content on the Commons estate without permission, it has emerged ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish airport sees huge surge in US military flights as Donald Trump strikes Iran

US military use of Scotland's Prestwick Airport has surged as Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire with Iran is “over” and launched…

The National (Scotland)

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Britain’s dysfunctional dynamic: the public wants change, but those in power always tell them it’s not possible

Whenever major reform is proposed the media, big business and Westminster quickly conclude it’s too expensive and disruptive. This doesn’t bode well for Andy Burnham, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK

Farage quits Commons to fight in by-election boycotted by rivals

The Reform UK leader’s main opponent in the Clacton by-election is likely to be Count Binface.

Evening Standard

UK politicians line up to attack SNP MP for not supporting England in World Cup

A NEWLY elected SNP MP has faced abuse from her Westminster colleagues for the crime of not supporting England in the World Cup ...

The National (Scotland)

Burnham urged to end windfall tax if he enters No 10

The energy profits levy has been heavily criticised by the oil and gas industry and its backers.

Evening Standard

Mary Lou McDonald warns issue of Irish unity is ‘not going away, you know’

A policy of ‘one more push’ and hoping for an unpopular government in London will achieve nothing, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said.

Evening Standard

Parties reject by-election triggered by Farage amid scrutiny over his finances

The Clacton MP said he had done nothing wrong as he accused Westminster opponents of using sleaze investigations as a ‘political tool’.

The Independent UK

Irish unification bill blocked over 'similarities to failed 2014 referendum plan'

The Irish prime minister has voted down a Sinn Fein-led bill that would have mandated the production of a report into reunification

The National (Scotland)

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SNP call Nigel Farage 'dangerous chancer' as chaos continues at Westminster

THE SNP have called Nigel Farage "a dangerous chancer" following his resignation statement, which will trigger a by-election in his own…

Evening Standard

Farage quits as MP to trigger by-election amid scrutiny over his finances

The Reform UK leader said he would be judged by his constituents in Clacton.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP breaks with Scottish Government on Jackdaw and Rosebank oil fields

AN SNP MSP has broken with his party, calling for the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil fields to be approved by the UK Government ...

Evening Standard

Why has Nigel Farage quit as an MP and forced a by-election in Clacton?

Mr Farage is seeking to set up a fight between the voters of Clacton against the ‘Establishment’

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Evening Standard

SNP MSP breaks with Scottish Government on Jackdaw and Rosebank

The announcement comes after the party lost the Aberdeen South by-election last month.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham denying indyref2 would display 'worst of Westminster arrogance,' SNP say

ANDY Burnham denying Scotland a second referendum would be “displaying the worst of Westminster arrogance,” the SNP’s Westminster leader has…

Evening Standard

SNP urges Andy Burnham ‘not to repeat mistakes’ on independence

According to reports, Andy Burnham has already shut down the chances of another independence referendum.

The National (Scotland)

Westminster told to scrap EHRC ‘segregation’ code for trans people as deadline looms

WESTMINSTER has been urged to reject the UK equality watchdog’s code of practice that would bring in “segregation” for transgender people.

The National (Scotland)

Good Friday-style agreement needed to break 'failing' union, SNP minister says

SCOTLAND would benefit from a Good Friday-style agreement to break from the Union, a top SNP minister has said

The Guardian - UK

Farage is on the brink but if he goes, Labour can’t rest easy: people still need something worth voting for

The Reform funding scandals could yet bring down its leader – and give Andy Burnham a head start. The biggest pitfall would be complacency, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Celtic leaders doubt Burnham’s devolution drive will go beyond England’s borders

Would-be prime minister has made basic missteps in pitches to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

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