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SNP MP who defected to Tories ‘forced into hiding’ over ‘threats of violence’

Dr Lisa Cameron told The Times that she had gone into hiding as a result of violent threats she had received after her defection to the Tories.

The Independent UK

Yousaf: SNP has to ‘give people a reason’ to vote for independence

First Minister Humza Yousaf told the BBC the party had been too focused on pointing out Westminster failings and not on the relevance of independence.

The Independent UK

We’re ready to rip up our flag-waving Labour membership cards

Letters: Readers respond to Zoe Williams’s article about the redesign of the card, which now includes the union jack and the words ‘country first’ on one side

The Guardian - UK

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Police issue 24 fines for Covid breaches at Tory party attended by Shaun Bailey

Met initially took no action but reopened inquiry after video showed staff drinking alcohol and dancing

The Guardian - UK

UK’s top civil servant said government looked like ‘tragic joke’ during pandemic

Expletive-laden messages between No 10 staff shown at Covid inquiry lament government decision-making and role of Carrie Johnson

The Guardian - UK

Worst of Westminster: A Tory defector plus another Boris betrayal

Good evening! The UK Parliament has been in recess this week during conference season but there has been no shortage of drama coming out of the Big…

The National (Scotland)

Bid to revive Yes campaign 'backed by SNP leadership' ahead of conference

THE SNP’s policy convener has said he is “delighted” that the party leadership have accepted his amendment calling for a Yes campaign revival.

The National (Scotland)

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Humza Yousaf to back constitutional convention if SNP win next election

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf will the establishment of a constitutional convention to negotiate independence if the SNP win the most Scottish seats…

The National (Scotland)

Winning Tamworth by-election ‘tough ask’ says Starmer, as he visits constituency

The Labour leader said ‘it’s a sign of how far we’ve come since 2019 that we are pushing the Tories in these areas’.

The Independent UK

Mapped: Green belt land in your area as Keir Starmer threatens to build houses on protected sites

Labour leader says his party will build 1.5 million homes in five years and vowes to crack down on nimby MPs who try to block developments in their constituencies

The Independent UK

SNP urged to offer 'olive branch' to other Yes parties ahead of General Election

ALBA will not stand a candidate in the Western Isles at the next General Election, and incumbent MP Angus MacNeil has urged the SNP to do the same…

The National (Scotland)

‘Anything’s better than Rishi’: Hartlepool voters on Keir Starmer

Focus group fails to give Labour leader ringing endorsement, but desire for change may be all he needs to reach No 10

The Guardian - UK

Covid inquiry WhatsApp message said ‘the real person in charge is Carrie’

The hearing in central London is part of module two, which focuses on core UK decision-making and political governance.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer and Sue Gray met Labour mayors to clear the air, say sources

Exclusive: Relations said to be improving with Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham, who praised Gray’s input

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Anas Sarwar under pressure to call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar is under pressure from within his party to call for a ceasefire in Israel and an end to the Gaza siege.

The National (Scotland)

Carrie Johnson was 'real person in charge' during Covid, top civil servant said

BORIS Johnson’s wife Carrie was the “real person in charge” in Downing Street during the Covid pandemic, according to the UK’s most senior…

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf says he aims to revitalise reeling SNP at party conference

Leader says he wants to draw a line under debate over independence policy and ‘get heads back up’

The Guardian - UK

Starmer sells himself on stability – but does that benefit the country, or just business and elites?

The pursuit of ‘stable government’ could become a trap: there will be great pressure from the establishment to keep its privileges intact, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

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Shona Robison isolating with Covid-19 ahead of SNP party conference

DEPUTY First Minister Shona Robison is isolating with Covid-19 ahead of the SNP conference this weekend.

The National (Scotland)

Senior Scottish Labour figures at odds over devolution comments

SCOTTISH Labour’s two top politicians are at odds over the party’s policy on devolution and whether Scots should be able to have a higher…

The National (Scotland)

Lisa Cameron Tory defection 'odd tantrum' ahead of deselection, says SNP president

THE SNP’s president has described the defection of one of the party’s MPs to the Conservatives as an “odd tantrum”.

The Independent UK

SNP defection an ‘odd tantrum’ by MP facing de-selection, says party president

Lisa Cameron announced on Thursday she was quitting the SNP for the Conservatives.

The Independent UK

DUP talking to Labour but pressing for deal for return with current Government

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he does not want to wait another year for a deal that will allow his party to return to Stormont.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s popularity hits record low after Tory party conference

Just one in five voters believe Mr Sunak would make the best prime minister, down from a quarter before the Tory conference

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Short story: Voting day, by Jack Remiel Cottrell

Scenes from an unknown polling place on October 14, 2023

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