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Labour MP elected to chair key Scottish Westminster committee by just two votes

THE new chair of Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee has been elected, winning by just two votes ...

The National (Scotland)

32 popular show breed dogs

From the wire fox terrier to the bulldog or deerhound, there is a huge variety among the most popular show-breed dogs.

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After Westminster triumph, Sinn Féin seeks to bounce back in Ireland

Sinn Féin held on to all seven of its seats at Westminster in the 2024 election, making it the largest Northern Irish party in the UK parliament, the Northern Ireland Assembly, and in local government in Northern Ireland.

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‘Nobody can be entirely impartial’: Lewis Goodall on poverty, politics and the BBC

At just 35, Lewis Goodall has carved out a reputation as an astute political commentator and podcaster. But it’s always been a battle to keep his own views out of the news

The Guardian - UK

Inside Westminster as King Charles's speech lulls everyone to sleep

MEET the new boss, same as the new boss.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland and Westminster join forces on vaping, rail and renting reform

Deputy first minister welcomes new approach but SNP colleague Stephen Flynn calls king’s speech ‘timid’

The Guardian - UK

What is devolution? Sir Keir Starmer seeks "immediate reset" with devolved nations as he tours the UK

The PM has pledged to work closely with counterparts around the UK, but how does devolution work?

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Alyn Smith: SNP party structures and staffing 'not fit for purpose'

A FORMER SNP MP who lost his seat in the General Election has suggested party structures and staffing are not “fit for purpose”.

The National (Scotland)

Who is SNP MP Stephen Gethins?

STEPHEN Gethins made a political comeback as he won the new Arbroath and Broughty Ferry seat for the SNP.

The National (Scotland)

Who is new SNP MP Graham Leadbitter?

GRAHAM Leadbitter was elected as the SNP MP for Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey as one of a cohort of nine SNP representatives at Westminster.

The National (Scotland)

Warning for new women MPs joining country’s ‘biggest boys’ club’ as record number elected

Female MPs share experiences of abuse as well as advice for incoming cohort of women politicians

The Independent UK

Big brains and glittering careers: five fresh Labour MPs to watch

Labour’s new brood includes an economist whose family fled from Liberia, Westminster insiders and a former soldier

The Guardian - UK

A triumphant Labour in Westminster, a humiliated SNP in Holyrood: Scotland is entering interesting times

Sunak’s early election gamble had a lethal effect on Swinney’s party. The spark of independence is undoubtedly diminished, says historian and writer Rory Scothorne

The Guardian - UK

How does voter turnout compare with previous Westminster elections?

THE voter turnout across both the UK and Scotland has hit historic lows in the 2024 General Election - after a period of relative growth in voter…

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Sinn Fein become biggest party in Northern Ireland at Westminster

SINN Fein have become the largest party in Northern Ireland at Westminster for the first time following a bruising night for the Democratic Unionist…

The National (Scotland)

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.

The Guardian - UK

SNP’s humiliation in Scotland shows independence is no longer a priority

Former SNP voters stayed away or swung behind Labour, tired of scandal, policy failure and division

The National (Scotland)

Which SNP MPs are out of a job?

ON a rough night for the SNP, some huge names no longer have seats at Westminster.

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This pro-indy party will refuse to send MPs to Westminster if elected

IT’S a pro-indy party that many may not have heard of, but its leader has big ambitions ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour hopefuls snub key pledge against NHS privatisation

SCOTTISH Labour candidates have failed to put their name to a campaign group’s key pledge against NHS privatisation.

The Guardian - UK

Parties keen to capitalise on SNP woes in Scotland, but for different reasons

SNP fears resurgent Labour, while Starmer seeks credibility and Lib Dems eye status of third biggest party in Commons

The Conversation

Votes at 16 and decent citizenship education could create a politically aware generation

Keir Starmer has pledged that a Labour government would introduce voting for 16- and 17-year-olds in Westminster elections.

The National (Scotland)

Patrick Harvie questions SNP's independence strategy

SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has questioned the process of using a majority of seats at Westminster as a mandate for independence.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the SNP manifesto: old arguments don’t fit a changed landscape

Editorial: It is getting harder for the party of government in Scotland to make an election pitch based entirely on blaming Westminster

Al Jazeera

In Scotland, support grows for Labour as SNP’s dominance looks set to fade

Although independence remains a popular idea, Labour is viewed by many as the strongest party to oust the Conservatives.

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