Category: Scotland

Local devolution decisions rest solely with Scotland and Wales, first ministers tell Burnham

John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth say devolving power further is up to Holyrood and Senedd – not WestminsterScotland and Wales’s first ministers tell Andy Burnham that decisions on local devolution rest solely with their...

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Business secretary says UK needs to understand direction of EU before signing up to closer relationship – UK politics live

The prime minister has suggested that he wants a public debate on the UK’s partnership with the EU.Downing Street has paid tribute to Patrick Stewart following the actor’s death. At the daily lobby briefing, the PM’s...

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Burnham says he wants to ‘draw a line’ under relationship with devolved powers – UK politics live

PM hoping for improved relations and ‘model of deeper devolution in Scotland and Wales’Downing Street has paid tribute to Patrick Stewart following the actor’s death. At the daily lobby briefing, the PM’s spokesperson gave a...

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Burnham says he wants to offer more ‘regional empowerment’ ahead of devolution summit – UK politics live

Prime minister in Glasgow to meet with Scottish and Welsh leaders to talk about ‘next stage of devolution’Andy Burnham has admitted his first budget as prime minister was not as radical as he would have liked because of the...

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Rosebank oilfield would not breach UK emission targets, say government insiders

Emissions from exported oil would not count against carbon budget, insiders say – reasoning likely to draw dismay from climate campaignersThe giant Rosebank oilfield can be approved without breaching the UK’s emission targets,...

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Reform UK claims racism exposé has left some members ‘psychologically damaged’ as it reports ITV to police – UK politics live

Zia Yusuf claims undercover investigation broke the law as broadcaster stands by its journalismHere is an explainer by Jill Ambrose about the Jackdaw decision.But environmental groups have condemned the decision. Ami McCarthy,...

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Commons speaker accuses energy secretary of ‘immense discourtesy’ after she misses Jackdaw statement – UK politics live

Lindsay Hoyle also said it was ‘shameful’ that her department announced the news to the media firstHere is an explainer by Jill Ambrose about the Jackdaw decision.But environmental groups have condemned the decision. Ami...

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Burnham and Badenoch clash over Jackdaw gasfield and inflation – UK politics live

The Jackdaw field will start supplying gas to homes and businesses from the end of the month, the government saidHere is an explainer by Jill Ambrose about the Jackdaw decision.But environmental groups have condemned the...

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Burnham faces Badenoch at PMQs after Jackdaw gasfield approved – UK politics live

The Jackdaw field will start supplying gas to homes and businesses from the end of the month, the government saidHere is an explainer by Jill Ambrose about the Jackdaw decision.But environmental groups have condemned the...

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