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Swinney: Scots will ‘resoundingly’ back independence if second vote takes place

The country’s First Minister hailed independence as being the ‘fresh start Scotland so badly needs’.

Evening Standard

Read John Swinney's speech in full as MSPs debate independence referendum powers

John Swinney has asked MSPs to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK Government to Scotland to allow a second independence referendum…

The National (Scotland)

Trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences to begin in Newry

Former DUP leader faces charges spanning 21 years in case that triggered political earthquake in Northern Ireland

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Holyrood set to back Swinney on second independence referendum

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has tabled a motion urging Westminster to devolve powers to Holyrood for a second referendum.

Evening Standard

Former Tory MP leaves Reform UK after 'by-election candidacy snub'

Reform have said that Ross Thomson, who served as a Tory MP for Aberdeen South from 2017 to 2019, left the party after being snubbed from standing…

The National (Scotland)

To understand Britain’s new politics, look no further than this Shakespearean saga in Worcestershire

What should be a story of Reform incompetence instead speaks to the broader refusal of Westminster to adapt to multiparty democracy, says assistant Guardian Opinion editor Jason Okundaye

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham seeks advice from Sue Gray on forming future Labour government

Discussions highlight how seriously senior Labour figures are treating Burnham’s path back to Westminster

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Burnham beats Reform in first Makerfield by-election poll – but only just

The mayor of Greater Manchester is seeking to prove he can beat Nigel Farage’s party in the crucial contest

The Independent UK

The Celtic Alliance and independence must rise from Labour's ashes

THE esteemed journalist Peter MacMahon wrote last week in The Times: “Picture the scene: a bright, crisp afternoon in Edinburgh’s New Town.…

The National (Scotland)

Deputy First Minister urges MSPs to ‘unite’ ahead of vote on holding indyref2

MSPs will vote on a motion on Tuesday to decide if Scotland will request the UK Government to allow another referendum.

Evening Standard

Celtic Alliance must unite to demand referendum powers, says Plaid Cymru MS

PRO-independence governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should work together to secure powers to hold independence referendums, a Plaid…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs urged to 'unite behind Scotland's right to decide' ahead of indyref2 vote

MSPs have been urged to 'unite behind Scotland’s right to decide' ahead of a vote to hold a second independence referendum ...

The National (Scotland)

Will Andy Burnham really 'change Labour'? Experts weigh in

ANDY Burnham has painted himself as a man of principle, but will he really be any different to Keir Starmer?

The National (Scotland)

Kemi Badenoch: Aberdeen is dying because of the SNP

The Conservative leader accused the SNP of speaking ‘out of both sides of its mouth’ on support for the fossil fuel industry.

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Andy Burnham launches campaign to return to Westminster – what he said

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First independence vote 'settled it for 20 to 30 years', BBC host Fiona Bruce claims

BBC host Fiona Bruce interrupted a Question Time debate on Scottish independence to claim that the 2014 vote had settled the issue for “20 to 30…

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Key moments in Andy Burnham’s political career so far

We dip into the Press Association’s pictures archive to take a look at the key moments that have shaped Andy Burnham’s political career.

Evening Standard

Burnham launches campaign to revive ‘tired’ politics in ‘change’ by-election

Andy Burnham hopes to return to Westminster by winning the Makerfield by-election.

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Andy Burnham vows to ‘change Labour’ as he kicks off Makerfield by-election campaign

Andy Burnham hopes to return to Westminster by winning the Makerfield by-election

The National (Scotland)

Former Green by-election candidate apologises for sharing ‘false flag’ post

The Green Party have said their former candidate in the Makerfield by-election has apologised after a report that he had shared a post calling an…

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham’s Manchester has a defining spirit – and Britain could do with a lot more of it

Call it a mix of collectivism and entrepreneurialism or just an overarching vibe, but the mayor’s philosophy could be on the way to Westminster, says Guardian columnist John Harris

Evening Standard

UK at ‘tipping point’ on the constitution, says John Swinney

The First Minister said his new Scottish cabinet team would work to continue to ‘build support for Scottish self government’.

The Independent UK

Starmer to help campaign for Andy Burnham at Makerfield by-election amid leadership challenge bid

The Prime Minister said he wanted the ‘whole Labour movement’ to be involved in the vital by-election

The National (Scotland)

First Minister announces date for Holyrood Scottish independence vote

FIRST Minister John Swinney will bring a motion on Scottish independence to a Holyrood vote on Tuesday, he has said.

Evening Standard

Starmer seeks to regain initiative amid Makerfield by-election

Allies of Andy Burnham have suggested he may not launch a bid for the top job immediately if he returns to Westminster.

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