Politics
Over 500 patients in A&E for more than eight hours – latest figures
Seven MPs quit Labour in move to shake up Britain’s ‘broken’ politics
Ending freedom of movement a self-defeating measure – Nicola Sturgeon
‘Very sad day’ for Labour as seven MPs quit party, Kezia Dugdale says
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More than a quarter of females have suffered from period poverty, survey finds
More than a quarter of females have missed either work or school because of period poverty, a new survey has revealed.While it had been previously
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Labour hit by split as seven MPs form Independent Group
A group of seven Labour MPs have resigned from the party to create a new Independent Group in the House of Commons, in the most significant split in
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Labour on brink of split over Brexit and Corbyn leadership
Labour is on the brink of a split, with a group of MPs expected to resign from the party in protest at Jeremy Corbyn's leadership over
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Several Labour MPs ‘to quit party’
Speculation is mounting that several Labour MPs could be about to quit the party.Key figures believed to be on the verge of leaving did not respond
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First Minister to visit Paris and officially open Scottish Government hub
Nicola Sturgeon will showcase Scotland as an “open and outward-looking country” during a visit to France.The First Minister is
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Labour MP says he won’t sign ‘ridiculous’ loyalty pledge
A Scottish Labour MP has insisted he will not sign a “loyalty pledge” to the party’s leader.Ian Murray said instead of
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No UK clarity on post-Brexit funding, say Scottish and Welsh ministers
The UK Government has failed to give clarity on funding for the devolved nations post-Brexit, according to the finance secretaries of Scotland and
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UK Parliament unreasonable over Brexit, says former Irish premier
The position of the UK Parliament over Brexit has been criticised by a former Irish premier as “unreasonable”.Brian Cowen was
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Pupils go on strike to demand action on climate change
Striking pupils from across Scotland have walked out of classes to join climate change protests.The schoolchildren missed lessons on Friday to join
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Tory MP vows to speak out on ‘sexual touching’ allegations
The Tory MP being investigated by his party over allegations of “sexual touching” in a House of Commons bar has said it would be
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Nicola Sturgeon praises pupils on climate change strike
Nicola Sturgeon has backed youngsters who are skipping school to take part in climate change protests, describing their actions as a
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No-deal Brexit ‘disaster’ could hit food and medicine supplies, warns Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has warned a no-deal Brexit “disaster” could damage supplies of food and vital medicines, as she confirmed the
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Ruth Davidson ‘likely’ to be Scotland’s next FM, her deputy insists
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson is “likely” to be Scotland’s next first minister, her deputy has
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No-deal Brexit ‘live risk’ to Scottish economy, warns chief economist
A no-deal Brexit would lead to a “major dislocation” to the Scottish economy, according to the country’s chief
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Scottish social security agency to recruit 100 new support staff in 2019
Scotland’s new social security agency is to take on 100 additional staff by the end of this year to help provide face-to-face support to
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May faces fresh Commons attempt to block a no-deal Brexit
A cross-party group of MPs is to launch a fresh attempt to prevent a no-deal Brexit if Theresa May cannot reach an agreement with Brussels by
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Workplace parking charge supporters lobby politicians for change
Introducing a workplace parking levy could help Scotland cut emissions, improve public health and raises additional cash for public transport,
