Minister responds to suggestion that disregarding a pro-independence majority is anti-democratic • Elections 2021 live – latest news and reaction Speculation about whether Downing Street will take the Scottish government… »
Latest updates: key developments from the UK’s 2021 devolved and local elections SNP win: PM sets up summit as Sturgeon pledges second referendum Angela Rayner fired as Labour gripped by… »
QC had clashed with ex-deputy leader Kirsty Blackman over party’s policies on transgender rights Joanna Cherry, one of Nicola Sturgeon’s fiercest internal critics, has been sacked from the Scottish National… »
Eleven local authorities to enter level 4 – highest of Scotland’s five-tier system of virus controls Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage More than 2 million Scots… »
Boris Johnson confirms Greater Manchester in strictest tier 3 from Friday; mayor asks parliament to intervene to secure ‘a fair offer’ Greater Manchester: Burnham condemns ministers as talks collapse UK… »
Ferrier travelled from London to Scotland knowing she had coronavirus Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage An SNP MP has been suspended from her party and faced… »
Prime minister aims to use his visit to Scotland today to strengthen case for the union Boris Johnson praises ‘sheer might’ of UK as he heads to Scotland UK failed… »
Intelligence and security committee publishes long-delayed findings on Russia’s influence over UK politics Live reaction and analysis of Russia report British government and British intelligence failed to prepare or conduct… »
Senior figures in Scotland and Wales warn Brexit is bringing a ‘statutory fist crashing down’ Boris Johnson has been accused of planning an “emasculation” of the devolution settlement, with senior… »
Language is used routinely only by a diminishing number of elderly islanders A casual visitor to Scotland might assume that the Gaelic language is thriving, with every police car carrying… »
Scotland reveals lockdown exit plan; UK ministers under pressure to offer ‘hope’ about return to normality; public likely to be asked to wear scarf or face covering Global Covid-19 updates… »
Derek Mackay reportedly sent hundreds of messages to teenager on social media All the day’s politics news – live Scotland’s finance secretary, Derek Mackay, has resigned hours before he was… »
Weir, who donated substantially to the Scottish independence campaign, dies after short illness Colin Weir, one of the winners of the £161m jackpot in what was Europe’s biggest lottery prize,… »
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments, including parliamentary Labour party meeting for first time since election Johnson’s speech to MPs PM: this parliament ‘vast improvement on predecessor’ Sturgeon’s speech… »
Exit polls, first results and the biggest winners and losers after Britain votes in the ‘most important poll in a generation’ As they happen: full election results tracker Hour-by-hour guide… »
Labour leader says government report states Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal will be ‘highly disruptive’ Leaked Brexit paper negates PM’s Northern Ireland claims – Corbyn Tory ministers back candidates accused of… »
Shadow chancellor also says Labour will lay out ‘first 100 days’ programme in Birmingham speech as Nato leaders meet Footage appears to show leaders joking about Trump at Nato summit… »
Labour leader says he has obtained 451 pages of unredacted documents that reveal the US is demanding NHS services are part of trade negotiations Sign up for the morning briefing… »
Labour leader commits to remaining neutral in a second referendum on Brexit as party leaders appear on BBC Question Times leaders’ special running order McDonnell rejects claims Labour would leave… »
Lib Dems to promise £50bn windfall from stopping Brexit; prime minister reveals national insurance manifesto pledge Lib Dems’ manifesto pledges £5bn duty rise for frequent flyers No deal made with… »
SNP’s Stewart Hosie says opposition must unite and that Corbyn must get first chance to be PM There could be a vote of no confidence in the government next week… »
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including events from the Labour conference in Brighton Jeremy Corbyn’s interview with Andrew Marr – summary Labour commits itself to… »
Final arguments of supreme court hearing raise questions as to who has power to summon parliament back Parliament should be allowed to reassemble next week, the supreme court has been… »
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen Scottish judges rule Boris Johnson’s prorogation unlawful Keir Starmer: Scottish court’s ruling a victory for democracy Full text of official… »
Benn bill passes the upper house without being amended, meaning it does not have to go back to House of Commons Gauke: Johnson risks millions of votes with ‘Farage-lite’ strategy… »
Court of session in Edinburgh rejects attempt to prevent PM’s prorogation of Commons Latest Brexit developments – live updates The court of session in Edinburgh has rejected an attempt to… »
Decision motivated by ‘conflict over Brexit’ and desire to spend time with her partner and son Latest political developments – live Ruth Davidson 2018 interview: ‘We’re not as far along… »
Sources cite irreconcilable differences with Boris Johnson over Brexit and pressures of motherhood Follow the day’s political developments – live Ruth Davidson is expected to quit as leader of the… »
Electoral Commission suggests legislation be passed at least nine months before polling day Nicola Sturgeon’s preference for holding another referendum on Scottish independence in the second half of next year… »
Scotland’s first minister criticises Boris Johnson’s ‘hardline position’ on Brexit Boris Johnson has been accused by Nicola Sturgeon of intentionally pushing the UK towards a no-deal Brexit, despite his “bluff… »
Foreign secretary hints he believes same Russian cell behind Salisbury poisoning and Czech explosion The British foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, said the UK stood in “full support” of the Czech… »
No 10 did not say whether Whitty and Vallance backed the move; No 10 won’t commit to Covid inquiry ending before next general election Boris Johnson: inquiry into Covid handling… »
