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Only UK parliament can approve a Scottish independence poll, court told

All parts of Britain would have interest in referendum so Westminster has authority, says UK government lawyer

The Guardian - UK

Risk of 'empty referendum' if Supreme Court rules for indyref2, expert warns

THE outcome of the legal showdown on indyref2 does not eliminate the risk of a continuing political stalemate between Holyrood and Westminster, a…

The National (Scotland)

Ian Blackford accuses Liz Truss of ignoring 'damage' and 'chaos' of mini-budget

The SNP's Westminster leader also took aim at the Prime Minister saying she was more concerned about saving the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's job than making sure the poorest in society will be able to heat their homes this winter

Daily Record

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SNP ministers accused of 'farming out' IndyRef2 bill to Supreme Court

A lawyer representing the UK Government warned the Supreme Court "risked being dragged into the political process".

Daily Record

Yes grassroots claim victory for independence whatever Supreme Court rules

GRASSROOTS independence activists have declared victory in the Supreme Court case whatever the outcome, saying the decision of judges cannot…

The National (Scotland)

What time will Liz Truss face Commons in PMQs today and how to watch?

Tory leader to square off against Sir Keir Starmer after market mayhem

The Independent UK

Funeral to be held for lawyer who helped liberate Stone of Destiny

THE funeral of a lawyer who helped reclaim the Stone of Destiny from Westminster as a student is set to take place in Connel in Argyll and Bute on…

The National (Scotland)

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Wednesday briefing: How much time will Conservative MPs give Liz Truss?

In today’s newsletter: Liz Truss gives her first PMQs since the fiscal statement that blew up her premiership and may hope to calm colleagues. But from benefits cuts to despairing backbenchers, she has a lot to deal with

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss to face MPs after mini-budget wreaks financial chaos

Governor Andrew Bailey sparked more market turmoil after he said Bank of England support will end on Friday.

The Independent UK

Trees to mark 200,000 lives lost to Covid at moving Westminster Abbey service

The Trees of Life service of remembrance, conducted by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, was a memorial to honour and remember those who served and died during the Covid pandemic

Daily Mirror

Northern Ireland community groups facing funding 'cliff edge' as EU money runs out and UK cash failing to replace it

Major concerns raised over lack of UK cash to replace European Union’s Social Fund money

Belfast Live

Summary: The key arguments in the Supreme Court on day one of the indyref case

Judges are seeking to establish whether the Scottish Parliament has the legislative competence to hold an independence referendum without…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon brands Douglas Ross 'deeply hypocritical' for Supreme Court attack

NICOLA Sturgeon has hit back at the Scottish Conservative leader after he called it a “disgrace” that the Supreme Court has been asked to rule…

The National (Scotland)

Downing Street defends mini-budget AGAIN despite second IMF intervention

KWASI Kwarteng has once again defended his mini-budget after the International Monetary Fund criticised the UK Government’s tax-cutting plans.

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Alex Salmond in call for clarity on de-facto referendum plan

ALEX Salmond has demanded clarity from the SNP on how they hope to achieve independence if the Supreme Court blocks indyref2.

The Independent UK

Author Michael Rosen urges better pay for nurses after speaking at Covid service

The former children’s laureate read an extract from his book Many Different Kinds Of Love at the remembrance event at Westminster Abbey.

The Guardian - UK

The Scottish referendum supreme court case – what you need to know

The court has been asked whether the Scottish parliament needs Westminster consent for a vote on independence

Radio France Internationale

UK Supreme Court urged to rule on Scottish independence referendum

The UK Supreme Court was on Tuesday urged to rule on the legality of Scottish moves to hold a new referendum on independence next year without the consent of the government in London.

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The National (Scotland)

SNP launch first advert for new 'Scotland's Voices' broadcasting platform

THE SNP have launched an advert trailing the party’s new broadcasting platform ...

The Guardian - UK

Supreme court urged to throw out Scottish independence poll case

Lawyer for UK government says request to allow Scottish parliament to hold referendum should fall at the first hurdle

Daily Record

Supreme Court must resolve 'festering issue' of Scottish independence referendum

Scots have been warned it could take 'some months' before a final ruling is issued on Nicola Sturgeon's IndyRef2 plan.

Reuters

Explainer-Scottish independence: could there be another referendum?

The UK Supreme Court begins two days of hearings on Tuesday to consider whether the Scottish government can pass legislation allowing it to hold a second independence referendum without the approval of the British government.

Daily Record

Liz Truss 'must find' £60 billion of cuts as Scots warned of 'threat' to homes and pensions

A leading think-tank has predicted the UK Government will have to slash spending to fix the fiscal mess caused by Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng.

The Independent UK

Author Michael Rosen to speak at Westminster Abbey coronavirus service

The children’s laureate said he was ‘looking forward’ to honouring those who died.

The National (Scotland)

How The National is covering the Supreme Court indyref showdown today

TODAY and tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether Scotland can legally hold an independence referendum without Westminster’s…

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