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SNP Westminster leader demands urgent review of UK’s ‘anti-business policies’

Dave Doogan said policies such as the rise in employer national insurance contributions should be ‘scrapped as soon as possible’.

Evening Standard

More than just a critical blow to Keir Starmer and Labour, local votes signal a dis-United Kingdom

Local elections in Britain on May 7, 2026 – in which the ruling Labour Party suffered deep losses – revealed tectonic shifts.

The Conversation

Labour has not learned lessons of defeat in Scotland – SNP Westminster leader

SNP MP Dave Doogan is calling on the UK Government to bring forward an emergency cost-of-living budget to help families.

Evening Standard

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New presiding officer Kenneth Gibson wants Holyrood to be ‘more enjoyable’

Mr Gibson saw off challenges from fellow MSPs Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan and Clare Haughey to be elected into the role.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour says ‘wait and see’ on Andy Burnham running in by-election

It comes after Wes Streeting quit as health secretary, saying a leadership battle should take place as he called on Sir Keir Starmer to stand aside.

Evening Standard

Westminster ‘chaos’ underlines need to ‘break shackles’, says O’Neill

Stormont’s First Minister met in London with the SNP and Plaid Cymru following their election victories in Scotland and Wales.

Evening Standard

Swinney contrasts ‘swift action’ in Scotland to ‘constant crisis’ at Westminster

SNP leader John Swinney spoke after being sworn in again as an MSP at Holyrood.

Evening Standard

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Swinney: Calm and elegance of Holyrood in contrast to chaos of Westminster

Scotland’s First Minister spoke of his ‘enormous pride’ at being the first MSP to be sworn into the new Parliamentary session at Holyrood on Thursday

Evening Standard

Swinney declares ‘primary loyalty’ to the people as MSPs sworn in at Holyrood

SNP leader John Swinney was the first of 129 MSPs to take the oath in a ceremony at the Scottish Parliament.

The Independent UK

Flynn and Gethins hit out at ‘crisis-ridden Westminster’ as they quit Commons

The former SNP MPs have been elected to the Scottish Parliament after last week’s election.

Evening Standard

Back our attempt to oust Keir Starmer, SNP urges Scottish Labour MPs

SNP chief whip Kirsty Blackman urged Anas Sarwar to order Scottish Labour MPs to back her bid to oust Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard

Holyrood ‘dull’ and requires livening up, says MSP running for Presiding Officer

The election to the role will take place on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Wes Streeting ‘preparing to resign’ on Thursday after talks with PM

The Cabinet minister confronted the Prime Minister in Downing Street over the crisis engulfing Labour before the King’s Speech on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

SNP seeks to force vote on Keir Starmer’s future

Pressure continues to mount on the Prime Minister.

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Starmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisis

Ally of health secretary calls for prime minister to set out timetable for departure ahead of king’s speech

Evening Standard

Swinney says he rescued SNP from ‘enormous peril’ after 2024 election result

Mr Swinney said that the party was ‘in danger of collapse’ when he became First Minister.

Evening Standard

Second IndyRef on agenda in upcoming meeting between First and Prime Ministers

While Downing Street remains against the idea of another referendum, the two are expected to discuss the issue next month.

Evening Standard

How would Andy Burnham become prime minister?

He is currently the Mayor of Manchester, and does not have a seat in Parliament, therefore the route to the top could be tricky.

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The Independent UK

How quickly could Andy Burnham become prime minister – and what stands in his way?

Former Manchester mayor had made it clear he would challenge Sir Keir Starmer if he won the Makerfield by-election

Evening Standard

Regulator announces probe into Scottish Youth Parliament after ex-chair jailed

Jordan Linden was chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament in 2015 and 2016.

The Independent UK

Could Andy Burnham become prime minister? Five steps to replace Starmer

These are the steps the current Mayor of Manchester would have to take before becoming the UK’s next prime minister

Evening Standard

Jailed former council leader Jordan Linden to appeal against conviction

Linden’s offences spanned a 10-year period.

The Independent UK

Dave Doogan to lead SNP at Westminster as Stephen Flynn steps down

Mr Doogan, the MP for Angus and Perthshire, said his election came at a ‘crucial time for Scotland’s future and our journey to independence’.

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s elections confirmed that our nation’s leftwing identity is part myth, part reality

There is optimism even after support for Nigel Farage’s party surged in many postindustrial areas – as radical progressives won more seats than ever, says historian and writer Rory Scothorne

Evening Standard

London politics LIVE: Labour clears path for Burnham's Westminster comeback as Farage vows to 'throw everything' at Makerfield by-election

Reform UK leader says party will ‘throw absolutely everything at’ the Makerfield by-election

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