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… Read more »
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,… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Up to 25 government members could vote for delay rather than allow UK to crash out Theresa May is facing the most serious cabinet revolt of her premiership next week,… Read more »
Commons also backs non-binding amendment to reject no-deal Brexit, as EU says withdrawal agreement is ‘not open for renegotiation’ Full results: how did each MP vote on the amendments? Macron… Read more »
European court of justice likely to endorse opinion in case taken by anti-Brexit campaigners The UK can unilaterally abandon the article 50 process, a senior adviser to the European court… Read more »
Prime minister expected to hold press conference after discussion on draft deal agreed by UK and EU negotiators Theresa May’s Brexit deal: everything you need to know Labour confident its… Read more »