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The Guardian view on Lords shake-up: meaningful change goes beyond scrapping birthright

Editorial: MPs are right to abolish hereditary seats in the upper house. However, Britain needs a representative second chamber fit for modern democracy

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Labour’s attack on private schools is misguided, damaging and cruel

It’s hard to pinpoint the most egregious side effects of Rachel Reeves’s Budget so far, with its blizzard of bizarre policies fraught with unpleasant unintended consequences. Who do they most want to hurt? Business owners, farmers and parents who have the cheek to want the best education for their children…

Evening Standard

'We can't keep changing rules': Activists split over SNP MPs applying for Holyrood

ACTIVSTS across SNP and Scottish independence circles are split on whether an MP should hold on to their seat at Westminster if they are elected…

The National (Scotland)

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Kemi Badenoch is her own worst enemy … and a gift for Keir Starmer and Labour

PMQs takes detailed preparation, timing and a razor-sharp mind – none of which the leader of the opposition has yet demonstrated

The Guardian - UK

MP calls for all workplaces to have domestic abuse policies to support survivors

Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson responded by saying there is more employers can do and more the Government can do to support survivors.

Evening Standard

Third SNP MP applies for Holyrood 2026 as SNP yet to make decision on dual mandates

A THIRD SNP MP has applied to make a run for Holyrood in 2026, joining colleagues Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins.

The National (Scotland)

Council tax increase expected as Tories claim ‘black hole’ in Labour’s plans

Sir Keir Starmer’s press secretary confirmed the threshold for council tax increases will remain at 5%.

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Kate Forbes: Stephen Flynn would be a 'brilliant asset' at Holyrood

Kate Forbes has said Stephen Flynn would be a “brilliant asset” to the Scottish Parliament ...

The National (Scotland)

Michael Matheson 'unlikely to pass vetting' as SNP candidate, party source claims

MICHAEL Matheson is unlikely to pass vetting to become an SNP Holyrood candidate despite putting a bid forward, a source has claimed.

The National (Scotland)

Wes Streeting, you must have a better plan for ailing hospitals than public humiliation

The plan to introduce league tables is a simplistic gimmick that will demoralise NHS staff – and sideline their incredible work, says palliative care doctor Rachel Clarke

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Labour 'must confirm' if they back 'appalling' hospital league plan

SCOTTISH Labour must confirm whether they support an “appalling” plan to introduce hospital league tables in England, the Greens have said.

The National (Scotland)

PMQs sketch: Welcome back Nigel Farage, MP for Trumpland

Reform UK leader mocked as he tells Sir Keir Starmer to mend fences with the US president-elect

Evening Standard

Liz Kendall says there is ‘no tension’ in government over winter fuel payments

Work and pensions secretary says ‘scandal’ of pensioners not claiming credit entitlement is bigger problem

The Guardian - UK

Badenoch predicts council tax rises on the cards amid ‘black hole’ claim

The Conservative leader raised the issue during Prime Minister’s Questions with Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard

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Michael Matheson applies to be SNP Holyrood candidate in 2026

MICHAEL Matheson has applied to stand as a candidate for the SNP at the next Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer top ally hails axing of hereditary peers as 'biggest step in Lords reform for a long time'

Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden stressed MPs had backed the move and it was now down to peers to do the same

The Guardian - UK

The difference between Starmer and Badenoch that really matters? Their approach to Trump

The new Tory leader has rushed in to praise Trump and call for a US-UK trade deal that would devastate British farmers, says Starmer’s biographer, Tom Baldwin

The Guardian - UK

Labour tells watchdog of police failures over intimidation of MP and supporters

Party documents police failings to intervene in incidents involving opponents of Shabana Mahmood during elections

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MPs vote to abolish hereditary peers from House of Lords

MPS have voted to abolish hereditary peers from the House of Lords, with a 362-vote majority in the House of Commons.

Evening Standard

MPs reject bid to remove Church of England bishops from House of Lords

The Commons heard calls for the bishops to focus on matters in their ministries rather than on the running of the country.

Evening Standard

Government confirms intervention over failings at ‘toxic’ council

Local government minister Jim McMahon said officials will be appointed to oversee improvements at Tower Hamlets Council.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer 'embarrassed' as Sue Gray rejects 'fake' nations envoy role

KEIR Starmer has been utterly embarrassed after trying to give Sue Gray a “fake job” as nations envoy, the SNP have said ...

Evening Standard

SNP MP calls for House of Lords to be abolished

Pete Wishart described Parliament’s second chamber as an ‘absurd embarrassment’.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn news, interviews and updates on the SNP MP and Westminster leader

Get the latest Stephen Flynn news, interviews and updates on the SNP Westminster leader and Aberdeen South MP, including his political career,…

Evening Standard

MPs hear call to end ‘alarming’ abuse of elderly through powers of attorney

An MP said the Office of the Public Guardian is not going far enough to safeguard older people at risk of having their estates stolen.

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