Kate Forbes to quit Holyrood, rules out frontline return
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announces she will step down as an MSP, citing family time pressures. She reveals no political prize could change her mind. Read her full story.
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Green MSP: Highlands Need Mass Immigration for Climate
Green MSP Ariane Burgess faces backlash after claiming Scotland's Highlands require mass immigration and multiculturalism to combat climate change. Critics call the remarks 'offensive' and 'divorced from reality'.
MSPs back bill to sack politicians for misconduct
Holyrood debates a new recall bill allowing MSPs to be sacked for misconduct. Scotland risks being the only UK nation without a recall system if the legislation fails.
Labour civil war erupts over tax and benefit policies
Labour faces internal turmoil as new deputy leader Ellie Reeves defends manifesto vow against income tax hikes while Left demands wealth taxes and two-child benefit cap abolition.
Lucy Powell Leads Labour Deputy Leadership Race
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell is positioning herself as the leading candidate in Labour's deputy leadership race, creating internal tensions as Keir Starmer's party prepares for potential government.
Labour donor shops for new leader in Starmer challenge
Exclusive: Labour's biggest private donor demands new leader shopping list as Starmer faces internal rebellion over policy direction and party unity.
Scottish Greens: Probe Brits in Israeli military for war crimes
Maggie Chapman MSP calls for immediate action against UK nationals serving in Israeli military units amid Gaza conflict allegations
Labour MSP suspended over Holyrood harassment claims
Scottish Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury has been suspended from the party following serious harassment allegations made by a female Holyrood staff member, prompting an internal investigation.
Starmer accused of 'politically motivated' snub to Burnham
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism for excluding Andy Burnham from key events, sparking claims of a deepening rift and 'control freakery' within the party ahead of the general election.
Labour Threatens Legal Action Against Zarah Sultana
Labour MP Zarah Sultana is threatened with legal action by the party after publicly demanding the reinstatement of former leader Jeremy Corbyn, igniting a fresh civil war within the party's ranks.
Sultana drops legal threat against Corbyn
Labour MP Zarah Sultana has withdrawn her legal claim against former leader Jeremy Corbyn, ending a bitter internal party feud that had threatened to erupt into a high-profile court battle.
Scottish Tory exodus: Douglas Ross and senior MSPs quit Holyrood
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross announces he will not stand for re-election to Holyrood, joining a growing exodus of senior Tory MSPs ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
Labour rift: Burnham blocks Gwynne from stepping aside
Explosive internal rift rocks Labour as Mayor Andy Burnham intervenes to prevent MP Andrew Gwynne from stepping aside, defying Keir Starmer's leadership and exposing deep factional divides within the party.
Labour Ministers Quit in Liverpool Selection Row
Labour's election campaign faces turmoil as two senior shadow ministers, Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson, resign after being barred from standing in Liverpool. The dramatic move exposes deep internal tensions and raises questions about Keir Starmer's l
SNP Minister Quits After Alleged Assault by Tory MSP
Scottish Parliament in crisis as SNP's Gillian Mackay resigns, claiming she was 'assaulted' by Conservative MSP Stephen Kerr following a foul-mouthed tirade over a proposed seagull protection law. The shocking incident exposes deep fractures at Holyrood.
Starmer's Painful Expression Steals Show at Labour Conference
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer was caught in visible discomfort during his keynote conference speech, his pained expression sparking a wave of social media reaction and raising questions about his physical state.
Rayner's Allies Plot Labour Comeback with Burnham Leadership Bid
Exclusive: Senior Labour figures and Cabinet ministers are backing a comeback plan for Angela Rayner, with Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham emerging as a potential leadership challenger to Keir Starmer in a major party rift.
Scotland's 'Not Proven' Verdict Faces Historic Abolition Vote
Exclusive: Scotland's controversial third verdict, branded an 'affront to justice' by critics, faces abolition as MSPs prepare for a landmark vote. Discover the verdict's bloody history and why campaigners demand its end.
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.
Sultana's Fiery Plea to Starmer: 'Give Us Our Party Back'
Labour MP Zarah Sultana delivers a blistering attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, accusing him of purging the left and betraying the party's core values. In a defiant conference speech, she demands the return of a member-led Labour Party.
Labour Civil War: Starmer Ally Savages Burnham
Senior Labour MP Lucy Powell launches extraordinary attack on Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, exposing deep internal rifts over party strategy and leadership loyalty.
Labour MP Accuses Starmer of Purging Left-Wing Members
Norwich South MP Clive Lewis launches a scathing attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, alleging a systematic purge of left-wing voices and comparing the party's internal culture to that under Peter Mandelson.
Labour Deputy Leadership Race: Frontrunners Emerge
The contest to become Labour's next deputy leader intensifies as Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell position themselves as key contenders, shaping the future of the party's top team.
Labour's Deputy Leadership Race: Dark Horses Revealed
Exclusive analysis of the high-stakes race to become Labour's next Deputy Leader. Discover the key contenders, dark horses, and political dynamics shaping Keir Starmer's potential future government.
Labour's Deputy Leadership Race: Candidates Confirmed
The contest to become Labour's next deputy leader is heating up. Get the full lowdown on the confirmed candidates, their platforms, and the critical timeline for this pivotal internal election.
Bell Ribeiro-Addy Launches Bid for Labour Deputy Leader
Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy announces a radical bid for deputy leader, promising to champion party democracy, grassroots voices, and a clear break from establishment politics.
Labour rift exposed: Starmer's team accused of freezing out Burnham
Explosive leaked WhatsApp messages reveal deepening tensions within Labour as Keir Starmer's inner circle is accused of sidelining prominent figures including Andy Burnham and Lucy Powell. Bridget Phillipson emerges as a central figure in the internal pow
Labour's Next Deputy Leader: The Race Begins
The contest to become the next Labour Deputy Leader is officially on. Discover the frontrunners, the key policy battlegrounds, and what it means for the future of Keir Starmer's government.
Labour's deputy leadership race sparks internal democracy row
An internal Labour Party row erupts as the leadership is accused of sidelining its members in the deputy leadership contest, raising fears of a return to top-down control.
Senior Female Labour MPs Exit Deputy Leadership Race
The Labour Party's deputy leadership contest faces a major setback as several senior female MPs, including Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson, unexpectedly pull out, raising concerns over diversity and party direction.
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