Politics
Local elections always difficult for incumbents, says Sunak
The Conservatives face a possible drubbing at Thursday’s local elections, which Rishi Sunak insisted were ‘always challenging’ for incumbents.
John Swinney: From ousted leader to the cusp of the top job
Mr Swinney served as SNP leader from 2000 to 2004 and in a raft of Cabinet posts after that.
Cameron and Blinken urge Hamas to accept ‘extraordinarily generous’ deal with Israel to end Gaza conflict
The Foreign Secretary called for the militant group to agree to a ceasefire while speaking at the World Economic Forum for the first time.
Cameron swans around on £42m luxury jet as Tories prepare to slash sickness benefits
The last time a government official used the jet it set taxpayers back to the tune of around €400,000 (£348,000).
Gov’s mental health benefit reform sparks major backlash
The plans have been dubbed a “full-on assault on disabled people”.
Odds on John Swinney to become next SNP leader shorten dramatically
Senior figures within the SNP, including Pete Wishart, Ian Blackford and Alyn Smith have all called on him to stand.
Tories headed for total mayoral wipeout
It's shaping up to be a pretty brutal night for Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party.
Humza Yousaf resigns as first minister of Scotland
Kate Forbes, John Swinney and Mairi McAllan are all in the running to replace Yousaf in Bute House.
Russian journalists jailed on ‘extremism’ charges for alleged Navalny group work
They are just the latest media personnel targeted amid a government crackdown on dissent and independent media.