Osborne’s Evening Standard backs Lib Dems in EU elections
George Osborne’s London Evening Standard newspaper has backed the Lib Dems in Thursday’s EU elections.
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Johnson-Farage pact would be ‘nightmare’ for Scotland, says Sturgeon
The prospect of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister, supported by Nigel Farage, is a “deadly serious possibility” and would represent a “nightmare” for Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Sturgeon urges Scots to ‘proclaim their determination’ to remain in Europe
Nicola Sturgeon has urged voters to use next week’s European elections to “stand up for Scotland’s right to be heard”.
Theresa May has no chance of passing her Brexit deal – Sturgeon
Theresa May has no chance of getting her Brexit deal passed at a planned vote next month on legislation for withdrawal, Scotland’s First Minister has said.
Fracas after bid to hurl milkshake at Ukip candidate Carl Benjamin
A scuffle broke out in Cornwall after two protesters attempted to throw milkshake on controversial Ukip election candidate Carl Benjamin.
Scotland does not want Brexit, Nicola Sturgeon warns at launch of SNP campaign
Nicola Sturgeon has sent an “unequivocal message” to Theresa May that “Scotland does not want Brexit”, as she launched the SNP’s campaign for the European elections.
Trade tensions drag global markets into the red
The FTSE 100 crashed into the red on Tuesday as growing trade tensions and a weaker economic outlook weighed on markets around the globe.
Free movement demanded for UK musicians in post-Brexit Europe
Musicians have called for the Government to preserve their freedom of movement in a post-Brexit Europe.
Migration powers should be devolved to Scotland, think tank claims
Control over migration should be devolved at least in part to Scotland through initiatives such as “regional visas”, a think tank has recommended.
Gove says ‘democracy demands’ MPs back Brexit deal after election losses
Michael Gove has issued a renewed plea for MPs to back Theresa May’s deal, claiming the Tories’ local election losses were because the party has “not yet delivered Brexit”.
Scots urged to register to vote as 600,000 could miss out on EU elections
More than half a million Scots face being unable to vote in the European elections because they are not registered, research has found.
More holidaymakers choose non-EU destinations for summer breaks
More UK holidaymakers are choosing non-European Union countries for their summer holiday this year, new figures suggest.
Outrage over EU plans to ban ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for vegan and veggie food products
A vegan charity believes the European Union's proposals to ban the use of traditional names like ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for vegan and veggie food products will result in “excessive administrative burdens” to all public entities.
EWAN GURR: I voted for Brexit in 2016 and I still want us to leave the sinking EU ship
I voted to leave in the European Union referendum of 2016.
EU provided over £100 million in funding to Scottish councils, figures indicate
Councils across Scotland received more than £100 million in EU funding over the last four years, according to analysis.
Brexit: Foodbank suppliers drafted in amid fears of Dundee shortages in event of no-deal
Foodbank suppliers could be brought in to organise issues with the food supply in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the council has warned.
‘The Brexorcist’: Twitter users joke about new Halloween Brexit date
After the UK was given a “flexible” Brexit extension to October 31, social media users were quick to observe that the new date coincided with Halloween.
May and Merkel share a laugh over matching outfits
Theresa May and Angela Merkel may not always see eye-to-eye on Britain’s future in the European Union, but their shared taste in fashion sparked a moment of jollity before talks at the special European Council on Brexit began.
Brexit: What happens next?
Britain is due to leave the European Union on Friday if an extension is not granted.
Businesses and EU nationals to share Brexit concerns with Migration Minister
Scotland’s Migration Minister will visit concerned businesses and meet EU nationals to discuss freedom of movement after Brexit.