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… »
Scottish Conservative leader challenges Boris Johnson as he prepares to travel north Ruth Davidson has issued a defiant challenge to Boris Johnson, pledging she will refuse to back a no-deal… »
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including the latest from the leadership contest Lunchtime summary Theresa May’s speech on Scotland and UK union – Summary 8.28pm… »
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including Theresa May’s speech in Scotland on devolution and the latest from the Tory leadership contest 9.41am BST In his… »
PM will give speech in Scotland highlighting threat to integrity of UK from no-deal Brexit Theresa May is warning her successor as prime minister about the grave responsibility of preserving… »
Remaining candidates took part in TV hustings after Dominic Raab ousted in second round of voting Stewart survives as Raab eliminated from Tory leadership race Full results of the Conservative… »
Rolling coverage of the day’s politics as they happen, including Theresa May chairing a five-hour cabinet meeting to decide what to do about Brexit MPs seek to stop no-deal Brexit… »
Chancellor’s warning comes amid concerns France may lose its travel corridor status Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Rishi Sunak has issued a warning that the UK… »
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