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Starmer's emotional standing ovation after first PM speech

In a powerful and emotional moment, new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was met with a prolonged standing ovation from Labour MPs after delivering his first address to the Commons, marking a dramatic shift in Westminster's political landscape.

Swinney: Trump Presidency Against Scotland's Interests

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has declared that a potential second term for Donald Trump would not align with Scottish values or interests, signalling a major diplomatic challenge ahead of the US election.

Scotland's Devolution Crisis: SNP Minister Must Resign

Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's governance is in a state of paralysis, with the SNP facing mounting pressure over policy failures and constitutional stagnation. Stephen Daisley's damning indictment demands urgent ministerial accountability.

Scottish Minister Resigns After Assault Allegation

Scottish Government Minister Jamie Hepburn has abruptly resigned from his post after being accused of assaulting Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross. The shock resignation sends shockwaves through Holyrood amid ongoing political tensions.

Douglas Ross accuses John Swinney of 'ducking responsibility'

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross launches a scathing attack on First Minister John Swinney, accusing him of evading accountability on key government policies and failing the Scottish people in a fiery First Minister's Questions session.

Swinney: Westminster's approach is 'deeply damaging'

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney delivers a stark warning, accusing the UK government of undermining devolution and damaging bilateral relations with a 'unilateral' and 'high-handed' approach.

Humza Yousaf's 'Shoogly Peg': SNP Leadership Wobbles

An exclusive insight into the growing instability within the SNP leadership as Humza Yousaf faces mounting pressure, with critics suggesting his position is on a 'shoogly peg' following a series of political missteps.

Scottish Justice Secretary Faces Ministerial Code Probe

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance is under investigation for a potential breach of ministerial rules after contacting a public body about a constituent's case, raising questions about propriety in the Scottish Government.

MAFS UK Groom's Cringe Serenade Stuns Viewers

Shocking first look at Married at First Sight UK reveals a groom's painfully awkward wedding day serenade that has social media branding it 'the most cringe moment in TV history'.

Holyrood Spends More Time on Palestine Than Scottish Issues

Exclusive analysis reveals the Scottish Parliament is spending disproportionate time on international affairs like Palestine while domestic crises in Perthshire, Paisley and across Scotland demand urgent attention. Critics question Holyrood's misplaced pr

Swinney Blasts Trump's 'Scotch' Comment: Demand Respect

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has issued a sharp rebuke to Donald Trump after the former US President referred to the Scottish people as 'Scotch'. The diplomatic row highlights ongoing tensions over Trump's Scottish golf resorts.

Trump Demands Apology from Scotland's First Minister

Former US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Scotland's First Minister John Swinney, demanding a formal apology over critical remarks about his character. The explosive intervention threatens to strain US-Scottish relations and casts

Swedish Health Minister Collapses at Podium

Sweden's Health Minister Acko Ankarberg Johansson suffered a dramatic collapse during a live press conference in Stockholm. The minister fainted and fell to the floor while discussing the country's healthcare challenges, in a chilling incident caught on c

Swinney Heads to Washington for US Talks

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is set for high-stakes meetings in Washington DC, aiming to strengthen Scottish-American ties and discuss key policy areas, despite constitutional limitations on his international role.

John Swinney Elected as Scotland's New First Minister

John Swinney has been officially elected as Scotland's seventh First Minister by MSPs at Holyrood. The SNP leader now faces the challenge of uniting his party and reconnecting with the Scottish public.

Yousaf faces backlash over Jewish community role snub

Exclusive: Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf faces mounting pressure after his controversial decision to appoint John Swinney, rather than a dedicated Minister for Jewish Communities, sparks outrage and accusations of failing a key test of leadership

Swinney's Braveheart retort to Ross in fiery FMQs clash

First Minister John Swinney delivered a blistering, Braveheart-inspired retort to Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross during a heated First Minister's Questions, defending the SNP's record and accusing opponents of 'gutter politics'.

Fatal Stabbing Rocks Manitoba's Hollow Water First Nation

The tight-knit Hollow Water First Nation community in Manitoba is in mourning after a devastating stabbing incident left one woman dead and two others injured. Police have a suspect in custody as the investigation continues.

Starmer rejects Swinney's urgent summit demand

Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismisses Scottish First Minister John Swinney's demand for an immediate meeting on devolution, setting the stage for a clash over the future of the Union.

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