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Kate Forbes slams Labour as they rule out scrapping hated 'power grab' law

KATE Forbes has launched a scathing attack on Labour’s plans to “dismiss the wishes of the Scottish Parliament” – by pledging not to repeal…

The National (Scotland)

Who could be in the running to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor?

News analysis: Keir Starmer gave his beleaguered chancellor the vote of confidence on Monday morning, but if he decided on a change in the Treasury who could replace her?

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer’s royal plan to charm Donald Trump

Exclusive: As the furore erupts over Peter Mandelson heading to Washington DC as UK ambassador, a plan is believed to be in place for senior royals to be ‘front and centre’ in a charm offensive with the president-elect – and bypass his friendship with Nigel Farage

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Starmer should stop ‘obsessing’ over EU and focus on US trade deal, Tories argue

Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith argued that a trade deal with the US would be a ‘game-changer’ for the UK.

Evening Standard

MP hits outs at supermarkets selling products linked to slave labour

Sarah Champion argued that UK supply chains are ‘awash with Uighur forced labour products’.

Evening Standard

Farmers will have to stump up hundreds of thousands of pounds, Tories claim

Business minister Douglas Alexander defended the Government’s reforms of inheritance tax, saying ‘difficult and necessary choices’ had to be made.

Evening Standard

Britain Seeking EU Trade Reset: Minister

Britain is urgently looking to reset its trading relationship with the European Union, and sees international commerce as key to reviving UK growth, trade minister Douglas Alexander told AFP. Alexander said Britain's 2016 vote to leave the EU caused "significant disruption" to its trade policy and the country needed to…

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Who are the key New Labour figures in Keir Starmer’s government?

The PM is surrounded by Blairites, from Pat McFadden and Liz Kendall to Jacqui Smith and Jonathan Powell

The Guardian - UK

'Short changed by Labour': Anas Sarwar and Ian Murray in freebies row

ANAS Sarwar and Ian Murray have been caught up in the Labour freebies row as it has emerged they were treated to hospitality at a Liverpool match.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: IndyRef anniversary can reawaken optimism in Scotland

Ten years after Scotland voted against independence, first minister urges supporters to look to the future

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Labour MP clashes with BBC presenter on party's offer to Yes voters

SCOTTISH Labour MP Douglas Alexander clashed with a BBC presenter during a discussion on independence...

The National (Scotland)

More than one in four Scottish Labour MPs own second properties

MORE than one in four Scottish Labour MPs own second homes or earn tens of thousands of pounds per year as landlords.

The National (Scotland)

Familiar faces but not all from politics: meet the surprise Labour ministers

Keir Starmer made some eye-catching new appointments, including a human rights barrister and a rehabilitation campaigner

The Guardian - UK

Former Tony Blair Scottish secretary appointed minister by Keir Starmer

FORMER Scottish secretary Douglas Alexander has joined Keir Starmer’s Cabinet as business minister ...

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Who are the big political returners at Westminster?

MANY well-known MPs have lost their seats in a dramatic election, but there are some familiar names also set to make a return to politics.

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Former Better Together chief claims SNP seat for Labour

MHAIRI Black’s old seat has fallen to Labour as a top Unionist was elected to Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

As Alba incumbent vacates, Labour all but guaranteed to win this Scottish seat

Lothian East: winner in 2019: Kenny MacAskill (elected as SNP, switched to Alba in 2021)

The National (Scotland)

What does the latest General Election poll mean for Scotland?

THE Tories are set to have their majority decimated at the next General Election, according to the latest YouGov poll.

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Alba call on Douglas Alexander to apologise for his support of Iraq War

THE Alba Party have criticised a former Labour minister for his role in supporting the invasion of Iraq and called on him to apologise.

The National (Scotland)

Constitutional arguing has cost Scotland progress in past decade, says Labour grandee

LABOUR grandee Douglas Alexander has claimed that Scotland has been mired in a “lost decade” of constitutional arguing preventing progress .

The Guardian - UK

Rivals rejoice at Nicola Sturgeon’s departure, but Scots still need persuading the union is home

The exit of the SNP’s most formidable advocate offers Labour an opportunity that Sir Keir Starmer can’t afford to squander

The Guardian - UK

Shock and wild celebration: exit of Sturgeon upends Scottish politics

With no obvious successor to the first minister and a waning appetite for independence, Labour senses an opportunity

Daily Mirror

Ex-Labour Cabinet minister in Tony Blair's Government mounts bid to return as MP

Labour veteran Douglas Alexander - who served in both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown's Governments - announced he was standing in the Scottish constituency of East Lothian at the next general election

Daily Record

Former Labour MP Douglas Alexander bidding to make Westminster comeback eight years after losing seat

Douglas Alexander is a political ally of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and served in both Brown and Blair's cabinets.

The Independent UK

Former Labour MP bidding to make Commons comeback eight years after losing seat

Douglas Alexander, who lost his seat to the SNP in 2015, is seeking a return to elected politics and is standing for Labour in East Lothian.

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