Category: Scottish independence

Westminster’s time is ‘coming to an end’, say first ministers of UK’s Celtic nations

Leaders in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland discuss independence and call for ‘constitutional change’ at summitWestminster’s time is “coming to an end”, the first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have said...

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First ministers at Celtic summit to affirm right to seek independence from the UK

Call for ‘constitutional change in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’ likely to challenge Burnham’s devolution agendaThe first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are meeting to affirm their nations’ right to...

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Visitor levy powers should be in place by March 2028 in England, ministers say – UK politics live

Downing Street gives more details of plan, saying it would be charged as a percentage of accommodation costs, not a flat feeTourists in England face nightly levy on hotel and Airbnb stays under new plansThe Centre for Cities, a...

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No 10 defends plan for visitor tax, saying communities will keep ‘more of the benefits of tourism’ – UK politics live

Downing Street gives more details of plan, saying it would be charged as a percentage of accommodation costs, not a flat feeTourists in England face nightly levy on hotel and Airbnb stays under new plansThe Centre for Cities, a...

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Reform UK says it will ‘fully cooperate’ with Met after inquiry launched into alleged overseas donations – UK politics live

Party denies wrongdoing after Scotland Yard confirms it is investigating allegations broadcast by Channel 4 after undercover stingAlex Burghart, the deputy Tory leader, was giving interviews this morning. On Israel, he opened up...

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UK and Ireland leaders fear for union’s future under Farage-led government

Politicians across Celtic nations braced for constitutional turmoil if Reform continues to riseThe rise of Nigel Farage has prompted political leaders across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to game the unthinkable:...

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No 10 publishes previously confidential memo to refute claim that Starmer misled MPs over Mandelson appointment – UK politics live

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle earlier confirmed that MPs will decide whether to let inquiry into Keir Starmer’s statements over Peter Mandelson proceedDowning Street has said that the UK is “in a good position” to handle the global...

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Badenoch says parliament ‘right place to hold Starmer to account’ in bid to win support from Labour MPs for inquiry – UK politics live

The Conservative leader said Labour MPs should ‘look in to their consciences’ during vote on whether privileges committee should hold an inquiryDowning Street has said that the UK is “in a good position” to handle the global...

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Free bus travel to first-homes fund: what Scottish parties are promising on the campaign trail

Advent of Reform has radically altered the dynamics of the campaign and parties are responding accordinglyPolls predict a gravity-defying fifth term at Holyrood for the Scottish National party – albeit on a much reduced vote...

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Badenoch calls Farage an ‘opportunist’ after he urges Scottish nationalists to back Reform

Leader of Tories criticises Farage after he says holding another independence vote ‘probably quite reasonable’Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative party, has accused Nigel Farage of being an opportunist who does not...

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No 10 claims Starmer did not know Mandelson failed security vetting until this week – as it happened

The prime minister was not aware that the former US ambassador had failed the vetting process, according to Downing StreetSwinney says this is a manifesto for the whole of Scotland.He confirms that the SNP would argue for the...

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