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Quote of the day by Margaret Thatcher: "Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of..."

There are some quotations that instantly reveal the era in which they were spoken. Others travel surprisingly well across time because they touch something familiar. Margaret Thatcher's remark about running a home and running a country falls somewhere in between. It emerged from a political conversation, yet its roots lie…

The Times of India

'Childish' Jackie Baillie panned after 'undermining' inquiry into party funding

JACKIE Baillie has been branded “childish” after she used a BBC interview to attack a planned inquiry into the funding of all Scottish political…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Green amendment to Murrell inquiry call was ‘smokescreen’ – Baillie

The vote took place at Holyrood on Wednesday evening.

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Reform and Restore are both hard right and poisonous – but their differences could be their undoing

It is not enough to revile them both. Understanding the personal and ideological divergence is essential to taking back the ground they now occupy, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK

After Belfast, Reform UK has shamed itself once again

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The party is so desperate to fend off the threat from Rupert Lowe’s insurgent Restore Britain that it has squandered a chance to unequivocally condemn violence for the sake of wrong-headed rhetoric

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer aides ‘war-gaming’ leadership contest with Andy Burnham

Prime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest, even if his future may be out of his hands, sources say

The Guardian - UK

Top Reform activist pictured at Glasgow riot claimed 'Jews are trying to shatter UK'

A REFORM UK activist who campaigns with top party figures joined the racist rioters in Glasgow on Tuesday and has claimed that “Jews" are…

The National (Scotland)

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MSPs vote down Labour calls for Murrell inquiry at Holyrood

Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar said the crimes committed by Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband amounted to ‘the greatest political scandal since devolution’.

Evening Standard

John Swinney issues warning to Scottish Labour after 'cynical stunt boomerangs'

THE SNP have “nothing to fear” from a full independent review of all Scottish party finances, the First Minister has said, as he warned Labour…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour bid for SNP inquiry fails as MSPs back probe into ALL parties

A LABOUR bid for a Scottish Parliament inquiry into the Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal has failed after MSPs backed an inquiry into ALL…

The National (Scotland)

Sadiq Khan in 'democratic stitch-up' storm over Oxford Street pedestrianisation

The London Mayor is pressing ahead with the controversial change to Britain’s flagship shopping street

Evening Standard

John Swinney issues withering response to Douglas Alexander's 'crocodile tears' claim

FIRST Minister John Swinney has issued a withering response after Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander accused him of “crocodile tears” ...

The National (Scotland)

Michael Meadowcroft obituary

Liberal politician, local councillor and Leeds West MP who turned to journalism, writing for the Times and the Guardian

The Guardian - UK

Farage says Reform ‘unapologetic’ about Robert Kenyon’s past social media use

Mr Kenyon, who is standing against Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election, supported an offensive post about Carol Vorderman on X.

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Top Tory MP slated over 'ill-informed' attack on Scottish university

A TOP Tory shadow minister has been blasted for an “ill-informed” attack on a Scottish university.

The Guardian - UK

There are no guardrails now on the right of UK politics: where Restore Britain goes, others will follow

In the UK – and across the west - incendiary language and white supremacist policies are entering the political mainstream, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The National (Scotland)

Reform MSP condemned for 'racist rhetoric' after urging more Glasgow 'protests'

REFORM MSP Thomas Kerr has been condemned for using "racist rhetoric" and calling for further anti-immigration protests after far-right…

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK and Nigel Farage 'fanned flames of race riots in Glasgow and Belfast'

THE finger has been pointed at Reform UK MSPs and their leader Nigel Farage after “race riots” broke out in Glasgow and Belfast ...

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No 10 rejects reports Sir Keir will tell ministers to quit if they back Burnham

The Financial Times reported that the Prime Minister has taken action to see off any resignations should Mr Burnham return to Parliament.

Evening Standard

Westminster committee delays decision on Murrell probe

A vote will be held in Holyrood on Wednesday on a potential inquiry.

The National (Scotland)

Westminster committee defers SNP embezzlement probe decision

A WESTMINSTER committee has deferred a potential probe into the SNP embezzlement case.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer responds to claims Douglas Alexander broke ministerial code

DOUGLAS Alexander has "no further case to answer" despite failing to declare a meeting with a lobbying group set up by Peter Mandelson,…

Evening Standard

Scotland’s political leaders unite to condemn disorder following Belfast attack

The unrest was sparked by the stabbing attack in North Belfast.

The Times of India

Quote of the day by King Charles: “It’s always nice to have somebody on your side... She is an enormous support. The great thing is we laugh a lot because...”

There is an old saying that you never really know what happens behind closed doors. Public figures, perhaps more than anyone else, live with that reality. The public sees official engagements, carefully planned appearances, speeches and photographs. What remains largely unseen are the ordinary conversations, shared jokes and quiet moments…

The Guardian - UK

Most Makerfield voters say offensive posts would put them off candidate, poll finds

Survey in run-up to byelection also finds support for water renationalisation, wealth tax and cap on political donations

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