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Sarwar declares Labour ‘ready for government’ as he reaches across aisle

The Scottish Labour leader appealed to SNP and Conservative voters to ‘put your trust in us’.

The Independent UK

SNP leadership race: Who could replace Sturgeon?

Some important figures have ruled themselves out of the contest

The Independent UK

De facto referendum plan is 'dead in the water', says NEC member

SENIOR SNP figures have said a plan to make the next Westminster election a de facto independence referendum is “dead in the water”.

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John Swinney rules himself out of SNP leadership race

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney has ruled himself out of the SNP leadership race.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney will not run to become SNP leader

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will not enter the race to become first minister and leader of the SNP.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon news – live: Trump says ‘good riddance’ to ‘extremist’ SNP leader

Former US president attacked Sturgeon’s support for transgender rights

The Independent UK

Sturgeon exit could help Scottish Labour regain ground, say senior figures

Labour had been hoping to win 15 seats at the next general election but could now aim for double that number

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Nicola Sturgeon QUITS as Scottish First Minister in surprise announcement

The First Minister has seen her popularity plummet, with a poll earlier this week finding four in ten voters wanted her to quit, and a source said she has "had enough"

Daily Mirror

Veteran MP and 2010-intake Tory become latest to say they will not stand again

Former minister Sir Paul Beresford and Stevenage MP Stephen McPartland have announced their intention to stand down.

The Independent UK

Ex-Labour Cabinet minister in Tony Blair's Government mounts bid to return as MP

Labour veteran Douglas Alexander - who served in both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown's Governments - announced he was standing in the Scottish constituency of East Lothian at the next general election

Daily Mirror

Former Labour MP Douglas Alexander bidding to make Westminster comeback eight years after losing seat

Douglas Alexander is a political ally of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and served in both Brown and Blair's cabinets.

Daily Record

Former Labour MP bidding to make Commons comeback eight years after losing seat

Douglas Alexander, who lost his seat to the SNP in 2015, is seeking a return to elected politics and is standing for Labour in East Lothian.

The Independent UK

Douglas Alexander selected to stand in key Scottish Labour target seat

LABOUR have set their sights on winning a key target seat at the next General Election, with party grandee Douglas Alexander confirmed as their MP…

The National (Scotland)

BBC presenter faces criticism after commenting on Nicola Sturgeon’s appearance

A BBC presenter is facing criticism after he made a comment about the personal appearance of Nicola Sturgeon live on air.

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Stephen Flynn: SNP 'not interested' in becoming official opposition

STEPHEN Flynn has said the SNP are “not interested” in becoming the official opposition at Westminster after a poll suggested they could…

The National (Scotland)

SNP 'would overtake Tories' in snap Westminster election, new poll finds

A NEW poll has found that the Conservatives would become Westminster’s third party behind the SNP in a snap election.

Daily Record

Split Dumfries and Galloway coalition hangs onto power - despite opposition claims of disarray

Labour group leader Linda Dorward stepped down as co-leader, with Lib Dems Councillor Richard Brodie appointed deputy to SNP group leader Stephen Thompson

Daily Mirror

Meet the Labour candidate hoping to oust Boris Johnson at the next election

Labour councillor Danny Beales, who grew up in Uxbridge and South Ruislip before being made homeless at the age of 14, is aiming to overturn Boris Johnson's 7,210 majority at the next election

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Flynn’s comments on Labour government welcome – but Sarwar rules out coalition

The Scottish Labour leader responded to the SNP Westminster leader’s failure to rule out backing a minority Labour government.

Daily Record

Gordon Brown backs Douglas Alexander as former Labour minister eyes return to frontline politics

Douglas Alexander and Kirsty McNeill received endorsements from Gordon Brown for the twinned East Lothian and Midlothian seats

Daily Record

Former Labour MSP quits race to be general election candidate in Glasgow amid bitter contest

EXCLUSIVE: Frank McAveety was in line to be a candidate in the city's east end but a botched selection process led to him dropping out.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson has confirmed he will stand in Uxbridge at next general election, says Rishi Sunak

The PM’s comments came after allies of Mr Johnson reportedly claimed he would agree not to challenge Mr Sunak’s leadership in return for a safer Tory seat

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer looks to Nicola Sturgeon 'for inspiration', Douglas Ross claims

KEIR Starmer looks to Nicola Sturgeon “for inspiration”, Douglas Ross has claimed ...

Daily Mirror

Welsh Labour preparing for snap election as Tories on the brink of being 'overwhelmed'

The Welsh Labour leader has put his party on an election footing as he thinks Rishi Sunak's administration is 'staggering on' and the PM could be forced to call an early nationwide poll

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn: Stunts every week will not achieve the SNP's aims

THE SNP’s new Westminster leader has pledged to make Scotland’s voice heard in London, but said radical actions such as “walking out the…

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