Nandy backs Burnham for Westminster comeback
Labour's Lisa Nandy passionately endorses Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham for a return to national politics, citing his transformative leadership and advocacy for devolution.
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Queen's 'lazy' Scottish Parliament remark caused palace row
A bombshell biography reveals how the late Queen's private critique of the Scottish Parliament sparked a major row over royal impartiality and the future of the Union.
Stormont Returns: £3.3bn Deal Ends NI's Two-Year Deadlock
Northern Ireland's power-sharing government has been restored at Stormont following a landmark £3.3 billion financial package from Westminster, ending a two-year political stalemate.
SNP Minister: Starmer 'Dancing to Tory Tune' on Devolution
Scotland's Drugs and Alcohol Minister launches a blistering attack on the Labour leader, claiming his stance on devolution aligns with the Conservatives and undermines Scottish interests.
Welsh Labour Faces Catastrophic Defeat in New Poll
Exclusive Savanta survey for ITV Wales shows Labour's support collapsing in Wales, with the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru gaining significant ground ahead of the next general election.
DWP Attendance Allowance Changes Must Protect Pensioners
Major reforms to the benefit system could see Attendance Allowance devolved to councils, raising fears over postcode lotteries and support for elderly and disabled claimants.
Andy Burnham's 'King in the North' Crown Challenged
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham faces a backlash as political opponents dissect his record, branding him a 'very, very poor minister' and challenging his 'King in the North' persona ahead of crucial local elections.
Andy Burnham challenges Starmer's Labour leadership
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham challenges Keir Starmer's leadership, calling for a radical devolution of power from Westminster and criticising Labour's timid stance on Brexit and EU relations.
Westminster blocks Scottish bid to nationalise Falkirk steelworks
The UK Government has rejected the Scottish Government's request for powers to nationalise the threatened Tata Steel plant in Falkirk, sparking a fierce constitutional row over economic intervention and devolved authority.
Farage and Burnham Clash in Explosive GB News Debate
Nigel Farage and Andy Burnham engage in a fiery debate on GB News, clashing over the state of English devolution, the Brexit fallout, and the future of British democracy. The Reform UK honcho and the Manchester Mayor lock horns in a must-watch political s
Martin urges Starmer to prioritise Northern Ireland relations
Irish leader Micheál Martin calls on UK Labour's Keir Starmer to mend post-Brexit ties and restore the Northern Ireland Assembly, highlighting the critical need for stable UK-Irish relations.
Sturgeon: Scotland's £27.4bn Benefits Bill Unsustainable
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivers stark warning about Scotland's devolved social security system, revealing benefits spending has surged by £7.4bn since 2015. Exclusive analysis shows the growing strain on public finances.
Tributes pour in for Labour MP and devolution architect Barry Winter
The political world mourns Barry Winter, the influential Labour MP for Hull East, whose strategic brilliance and unwavering integrity shaped modern British politics and the devolution settlement.
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.
UK and Ireland in Fresh Talks to Restore Stormont
Exclusive: The UK Secretary of State has launched a fresh diplomatic push with the Irish government in a bid to break the political deadlock and restore the devolved government in Northern Ireland.
Supreme Court rejects Stormont restoration legal challenge
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed a landmark legal bid that sought to compel the government to implement stricter laws for restoring devolved government in Northern Ireland, leaving the power-sharing crisis unresolved.
Cornwall petition seeks status as UK's fifth nation
A historic petition is calling for Cornwall to be officially recognised as the UK's fifth nation, alongside England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, arguing its unique Celtic identity and culture deserve national status.
Douglas Alexander Eyes Comeback in Labour Government
Former Labour minister Douglas Alexander is tipped for a top government post as Sir Keir Starmer reshapes Whitehall, signalling a shift in post-Brexit strategy and devolution.
Burnham: Govt needs 'reset' to end indecisive paralysis
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launches a scathing critique of the UK government's 'stuck in the mud' indecisiveness, calling for a major reset to tackle urgent challenges from the NHS to the cost of living.
Two Titanic Threats Loom Over Starmer's Government
An in-depth analysis of the monumental challenges on immigration and devolution that threaten to define or destroy Sir Keir Starmer's new Labour government from its very first days in power.
Cornwall's Fight for Identity: More Than Just a County
An exploration of Cornwall's unique identity, its struggle for official recognition, and why being labelled just 'English' ignores a rich history and a distinct national consciousness.
Scottish Secretary Murray Vows to 'Bring Government Closer to People'
Newly appointed Scottish Secretary Ian Murray outlines his vision to reset the relationship between Westminster and Scotland, focusing on collaboration and delivering for Scottish communities.
DUP Reaches Deal with UK Govt, Stormont Return Imminent
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has agreed to a deal with Westminster, paving the way for the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland after a two-year political stalemate.
Scotland's benefits bill crisis may force tax hikes and cuts
Scottish ministers confront stark warnings as the nation's soaring benefits expenditure threatens to trigger significant tax increases and austerity measures, testing the limits of devolved powers.
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.
Hugh Corbet, Influential Think-Tank Founder, Dies at 92
Tribute to Hugh Corbet, the tenacious research director whose outsider think-tank, the Federal Trust, profoundly influenced Britain's political discourse on Europe and devolution for decades.
Swinney Slams Westminster's 'Colonial' Attitude
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney accuses the UK Government of a 'colonial' approach, undermining devolution and bypassing Holyrood on key policies in a major constitutional clash.
Starmer's Radical Plan to Overhaul UK Government and Constitution
Keir Starmer's Labour government unveils a sweeping constitutional reform agenda, targeting the House of Lords, devolution, and Whitehall's machinery in a bid to 'take back control' for the British people.
Angela Rayner confronted by Cornish government campaigners
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner was confronted in Cornwall by activists demanding a Cornish assembly, highlighting the growing devolution debate in the UK.
Rayner accuses Cleverly of 'dumbing down' English devolution
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner launched a scathing attack on James Cleverly, accusing the government of patronising the North of England and offering a 'dumbed down' version of devolution, sparking a heated debate in the House of Commons.
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