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Student debt in England three times higher than Scotland, figures show

The SNP’s education spokeswoman said the figures showed ‘Westminster has completely failed young people’.

The Independent UK

Labour lord doubles-down on 'UK is not a Union of equals' claim amid backlash

A LABOUR peer who sparked controversy after claiming that the UK is not and “was never meant to be” a Union of equals has doubled-down ...

The National (Scotland)

New poll shows Scots want more powers amid Westminster attacks on Holyrood

MOST Scots believe the Scottish Parliament should have more powers than it does currently, according to a new poll which shows a majority opposed to…

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish independence critics aim to 'shut down' debate, Humza Yousaf says

CRITICS of the Scottish Government’s campaign for independence are attempting to “shut down” debate, the First Minister has argued ...

The National (Scotland)

'The UK is not a Union of equals and never was', Labour grandee insists

THE UK is not a “Union of equals” and it was never meant to be, a Labour peer has insisted ...

The National (Scotland)

Can Westminster really 'sanction' Scotland? A legal expert explains

The House of Lords - in current focus because of the questionable system of patronage given to Prime Ministers disgraced or otherwise - yesterday…

The National (Scotland)

Lord says Scottish ministers should be FINED for promoting independence

AN unelected peer has said Westminster should have the power to FINE Scottish ministers working to promote independence.

The National (Scotland)

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Lords' Levelling Up power grab 'must be fought tooth and nail'

A LORDS plot to unilaterally scrap Scottish environmental rules “must be fought tooth and nail”, the SNP’s president has said.

The National (Scotland)

SNP activist hints at attempt to challenge Yousaf leadership

Chris Hanlon posted a picture of SNP leadership nomination forms, but said he had not ‘made any decisions’.

The Independent UK

Scottish Labour warns home ownership will become unaffordable as prices soar

The party was reacting to recent statistics revealed by the Office for National Statistics.

The Independent UK

Revealed: Bid to block Lords plot to give UK powers to scrap Scottish laws

UNELECTED peers are mulling new “Henry VIII powers” to allow Westminster the power to unilaterally scrap Scottish environmental rules, The…

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn calls out UK Government 'clearly active' anti-independence initiatives

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has written to the head of the civil service raising concerns that the UK Government is “exerting ever…

The National (Scotland)

Ed Davey: ‘Tactical voting can lock Tories out of power for a generation’

Lib Dem leader says people lending their votes to rival parties could shut the door on Conservatives at Westminster for years to come

The Guardian - UK

Anas Sarwar urged to 'be clear with voters' on two-child cap stance

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has been urged to “be clear with voters” on his role in the UK party’s decision to keep the two-child…

The National (Scotland)

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Flynn writes to top mandarin over ‘tighter controls’ on Scottish Government

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has raised concerns with Simon Case, the Cabinet Secretary and head of the Civil Service.

The Guardian - UK

Labour boasts commanding 17-point opinion poll lead over Tories

Keir Starmer’s approval ratings suffer but his party remains far ahead of Conservatives as Westminster summer recess begins

The National (Scotland)

Yessers 'must be bothered to vote' at next election, says outgoing SNP MP

AN outgoing SNP MP has warned Yessers they must be “bothered” to vote next year – so the future UK Government is sent a “strong message”…

The National (Scotland)

Philippa Whitford: Leaving Parliament gives me time to return to Yes activist roots

LEAVING Parliament will, Philippa Whitford hopes, leave her more time to get back to the work that got her into politics in the first place –…

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on boundary changes: the voters draw the line

Editorial: This week’s byelections are a sharp reminder that a new political map of Britain is now up for grabs

The National (Scotland)

BBC Scotland accused of 'radio silence for 24 hours' on Scottish Labour rift

BBC Scotland has been accused of ignoring a major split in Scottish Labour for more than 24 hours this week.

The Independent UK

Ball in Government’s court over return of Stormont – Donaldson

The DUP leader met with NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

Labour MP accuses SNP of 'Sinophobia and misogyny' over mug stunt

A LABOUR MP has accused the SNP of “Sinophobia and misogyny” after comparing her party’s support for cruel Tory benefit rules to the Chinese…

The Independent UK

SNP mug stunt labelled ‘crass political jibe steeped in Sinophobia and misogyny’

Labour’s Sarah Owen criticised SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn for comparing Labour welfare policy to China.

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond urges Humza Yousaf to mitigate two-child benefit cap

ALEX Salmond has said Humza Yousaf should step in to mitigate the impact of the two-child benefit cap in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn accuses top UK civil servant of 'partisan political agenda'

THE SNP's Westminster leader has accused the UK’s top civil servant of having a “partisan political agenda” ...

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