Category : Devolution


Swinney accuses Westminster of anti-Scottish agenda

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has launched a blistering attack on the UK government, accusing Westminster of deliberately undermining Scottish interests and pursuing policies that actively harm the nation.

Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis

Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.

Boy forced onto girls' basketball team sparks outrage

An Arizona high school faces backlash after compelling a 14-year-old boy to join the girls' basketball roster, igniting fierce debate about fairness in school sports and raising questions about institutional policy-making.

Cardiff Labour councillor defects to Conservatives

In a stunning political shake-up, Cardiff's Labour cabinet member for culture and leisure has crossed the floor to join the Conservative group, creating a major headache for the city's ruling administration.

Scottish Labour rebellion over Westminster control

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar confronts growing internal dissent as party figures challenge Westminster's authority over Scottish affairs, threatening to undermine Keir Starmer's general election strategy.

Martin Calls for Stronger UK-Irish Relations Post-Brexit

Irish Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin emphasises the critical importance of enhanced cooperation between Britain and Ireland following Brexit, highlighting shared economic interests and the Northern Ireland peace process.

Badenoch under fire for Welsh Government remarks

Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch has sparked outrage after referring to the Welsh Government as a 'Labour-run local authority' during a fiery exchange about steel industry policy, prompting accusations of disrespect and constitutional ignorance.

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.

Starmer plans biggest ever UK power transfer

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer reveals ambitious constitutional reforms to redistribute power across Britain, promising the 'biggest ever transfer of power' from Westminster.

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