Northern Ireland Assembly paralysis continues
Northern Ireland's political crisis deepens as Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots blocks recall attempt amid DUP boycott, leaving power-sharing government in limbo.
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Northern Ireland power-sharing crisis as Stormont deadline looms
Critical negotiations intensify as Northern Ireland faces a pivotal moment in its political history, with power-sharing institutions at risk of collapse and key parties divided over post-Brexit arrangements.
Labour accuses government of 'constitutional vandalism'
Shadow minister Peter Kyle launches scathing attack on government's 'shameful' approach to devolution and demands immediate general election following Welsh First Minister's criticism.
Welsh Govt Demands Emergency Funding Talks
First Minister Vaughan Gething calls for emergency talks with Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid warnings of 'impossible choices' facing Welsh public services.
Manchester Football Clubs Back Landmark Devolution Deal
Manchester United and Manchester City join forces with civic leaders to sign historic 'Trailblazer' devolution agreement, granting Greater Manchester unprecedented powers over transport, housing and economic development.
Burnham demands radical devolution for Manchester
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for unprecedented powers and funding transfer from Westminster in landmark speech, positioning the region as trailblazer for English devolution.
Burnham Challenges Starmer with Radical Labour Overhaul
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launches a stunning critique of his own party, calling for a bold return to public ownership, PR elections, and an end to 'creeping Thatcherism' within Labour, setting the stage for a clash with Keir Starmer.
Holyrood's Seagull Spat Exposes Scottish Political Crisis
Graham Grant's scathing analysis reveals how a debate about gull droppings in Edinburgh has become a symbol of Holyrood's misplaced priorities and constitutional crisis.
Labour think tank urges Starmer to devolve power to rivals
Keir Starmer faces internal pressure to decentralise power to regional mayors and devolved governments, potentially strengthening his political rivals. The Labour-linked Fabian Society proposes a major constitutional overhaul.
Power Shift: Mayors to Control Local Schools and Hospitals
Exclusive: Whitehall is preparing a major devolution shake-up that could see metro mayors take direct control over local schools, NHS services, and skills budgets, fundamentally reshaping power in England.
Labour to strip SNP of education powers
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson declares a future Labour government would strip the SNP of its control of Scotland's education system, citing years of failure and declining standards.
Labour's Phillipson demands SNP act on Scottish education crisis
Labour's Shadow Education Secretary accuses the SNP of failing Scottish pupils and calls for immediate focus on falling standards and child poverty, shifting blame from constitutional debates.
SNP shelve Scottish immigration powers demand until after election
Scottish ministers face accusations of political posturing after delaying their demand for devolved immigration powers until after the next general election, sparking a fierce constitutional row.
Andy Burnham: The 'King in the North' Challenging Westminster
Exclusive insight into how Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is building a formidable power base and challenging Westminster's dominance. Is he the most powerful politician outside of London?
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.
Foster: Westminster Interference Risks NI Government Collapse
Former DUP leader Arlene Foster issues a stark warning that meddling from London threatens to collapse Stormont's devolved government and undermine the delicate political balance in Northern Ireland.
Westminster's 'Undemocratic' Welsh Veto Power Exposed
Plaid Cymru's Liz Saville Roberts accuses the UK government of undermining Welsh democracy by granting itself powers to veto legislation passed by the Senedd. The controversial Welsh Bill provisions have sparked a major constitutional clash.
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.
Andy Burnham refuses to rule out Westminster return
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has ignited speculation by refusing to deny a potential return to Westminster politics, stating he will 'serve in whatever way I can' after his mayoral term ends. The 'King of the North' discusses devolution, Labour's
Burnham: Labour must devolve power or risk losing the North
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer, demanding a radical devolution of power to English regions as the price for Labour's success in the North.
Lib Dems: The New Voice of England's Left-Behind?
As the Liberal Democrats gather for their conference, a new political analysis reveals their strategic positioning as the champions of England's overlooked towns and counties. This in-depth look explores their post-Brexit resurgence and the challenge they
UK Ministers Get Power to Override Northern Ireland Policies
A controversial new UK law spearheaded by Secretary Hilary Benn grants Westminster unprecedented power to override devolved Northern Ireland policies, sparking a major constitutional clash with unionists and the DUP.
Nandy's Devolution Ultimatum to Starmer's Labour
Senior Labour MP Lisa Nandy issues a stark ultimatum to Keir Starmer, demanding radical devolution of power from Westminster to avoid repeating past election failures and truly 'take back control' for communities across Britain.
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.
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.
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