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Swinney: Timing of Murrell embezzlement hearing is matter for the courts

The First Minister spoke after a hearing for former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was moved until after the election.

The Independent UK

He ran, but he can’t keep hiding: Pressure mounts for Andrew to talk to police

As calls for the former prince to cooperate with investigation become deafening, this may be the reckoning Andrew cannot escape

The Guardian - UK

After a mad week, Labour is hopefully seeing sense: Starmer needs to stay

The only winners from a political coup in Westminster would be Labour’s enemies on the left and right, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

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New Catholic leader says Ratcliffe immigration comments ‘deeply unhelpful’

Bishop Richard Moth will be formally installed as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster in London on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Friday briefing: Will Westminster ever clean up its act over lobbying?

In today’s newsletter: Successive governments have allowed a culture of access, gifts and quiet lobbying to flourish, despite repeated promises to clean up public life

The Guardian - UK

Behold the incredible shrinking Starmer: the PM who promises more while giving less

It is not just this doomed government but the Labour party itself that is disappearing before our very eyes, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian - UK

What should Keir Starmer do about Wes Streeting? A leadership expert on how to handle rivals in your team

Having survived what looked a lot like a coup attempt, Prime Minister Keir Starmer now needs to decide how to move forward. One of the biggest problems in the immediate term is what to do with his health secretary, Wes Streeting.

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Extra £400m to support health and education in Northern Ireland

Finance Minister John O’Dowd said the reserve claim from the Treasury would be repaid over three years.

Evening Standard

No 10 confident Sarwar acted alone in call for Starmer to go

Downing Street initially feared Scottish Labour leader’s move was part of a wider leadership challenge

The Guardian - UK

Ignore the smears: I was never a close friend of Peter Mandelson. And I fully understand the lessons we must learn

I knew him but not well, and worry now that he thrived in our political culture. There was a failure of moral seriousness, says health secretary Wes Streeting

The Guardian - UK

How much longer can Keir Starmer survive?

When they disintegrate, governments often do so slowly, then quickly. Despite dragooned public statements of support from the cabinet, the government of Keir Starmer gives every appearance of entering that second phase.

The Conversation

SNP Westminster leader Flynn calls for Starmer to ‘do right thing and resign’

The Prime Minister has faced increased pressure in recent days.

Evening Standard

Starmer tells Labour MPs he is ‘not prepared to walk away’ after call for him to resign – as it happened

Prime minister addresses parliamentary Labour party amid Mandelson scandal fallout

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: The Welsh were Labour’s most loyal voters, but even their support is in doubt

In today’s newsletter: With public services under strain and voters drifting from traditional parties, the Senedd contest in May might end up causing an unprecedented reshaping of Welsh politics

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

Westminster committee urges Government to formally name Stakeknife

The Army’s former spy within the IRA was widely believed to be west Belfast man Freddie Scappaticci, who was 77 when he died in 2023.

Evening Standard

Your Party to stand in 2026 Holyrood election

The announcement was made the Your Party Scotland conference in Dundee, where 69.8% of members voted in favour of the move.

Evening Standard

Independence referendum is Scotland’s choice, says Jeremy Corbyn

On Sunday Your Party Scotland confirmed it will field candidates in the 2026 Holyrood election.

The Independent UK

‘It’s over for Starmer. The only questions are when, how, and how painful’

IN FOCUS: Keir Starmer’s premiership has lurched between crises, but his handling of the Mandelson scandal could prove to be fatal. Kate Devlin and David Maddox hear from Labour MPs who are furious about this week’s events, and fearful for the future

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The Guardian - UK

There’s one argument Starmer could make to save his skin – but he won’t dare do it

Among those focusing on what the PM knew about Peter Mandelson are many who themselves knew plenty and chose to ignore it, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Independent UK

I’m a top doctor. This is why comedy would have a positive impact on the NHS

The comedy-based interventions offer an alternative to traditional treatments with the aim of helping people who are lonely and vulnerable

Evening Standard

Cyber attack chaos disrupts property sales and planning decisions in two London boroughs

Building and property sales are at a standstill in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea following the data breach in November

The Guardian - UK

The Green surge shows UK politics has reached a turning point – and it has surprisingly little to do with Zack Polanski

At a party event in a school hall in Lewisham, people told me how disillusionment with Labour has led to this moment, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

Evening Standard

Mandelson should not have been US ambassador, says Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said the appointment was ‘clearly a mistake’.

Evening Standard

Row breaks out over protected cycle lanes beside Hyde Park that include four 'floating' bus stops

Concerns have grown that ‘bus stop bypasses’, which improve safety for cyclists, put pedestrians at risk of being run over by reckless e-bike riders

Evening Standard

Anas Sarwar challenged to ‘disclose all correspondence’ with Lord Mandelson

The SNP made the demand after the Scottish Labour leader said it was ‘right’ Lord Mandelson had resigned from his party.

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