Johnson ‘very confident’ MPs will back Brexit deal
Boris Johnson has said he is “very confident” MPs will back his last-minute Brexit deal despite the Democratic Unionist Party ruling out its support.
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SNP puts forward plans for Brexit extension and general election
The SNP wants MPs to back a three-month Brexit delay to hold a general election.
Heathrow third runway will have ‘widespread environmental consequences’
A third runway at Heathrow airport will have “widespread environmental consequences” and affect the health of a huge number of people, Court of Appeal judges have heard.
Nicola Sturgeon vows SNP will not back ‘unfair’ Brexit deal
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed SNP MPs will not back Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal, as she insisted it will mean Scotland alone is “treated unfairly” when the UK leaves the European Union.
Campaigners’ challenge over Heathrow expansion reaches Court of Appeal
Campaigners trying to block Heathrow expansion are set to have their legal challenge over controversial plans for a third runway heard by the Court of Appeal.
Campaigners to launch bid to ban Government from putting Brexit deal before MPs
Anti-Brexit campaigners plan to lodge a legal action in a bid to ban the Government from putting its proposed Withdrawal Agreement before Parliament.
Campaigners’ challenge over Heathrow expansion reaches Court of Appeal
Campaigners trying to block Heathrow expansion are set to have their legal challenge over controversial plans for a third runway heard by the Court of Appeal.
Nicola Sturgeon declares SNP ‘winning the case for independence’
Nicola Sturgeon has declared that the SNP is “winning the case for independence” as she revealed more detail about plans for Scotland to have a second vote on leaving the UK.
SNP depute attacks ‘voter suppression initiatives’ of Westminster Government
A second Scottish independence referendum must not feature the “voter suppression initiatives” being put forward by Boris Johnson’s Government, SNP depute leader Keith Brown said.
First Minister told to ‘come clean’ about use of party email account
Nicola Sturgeon must “come clean” over allegations she has been using a private SNP email account for official government business, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
Independent Scotland could be an investment magnet, Nicola Sturgeon to say
An independent Scotland could be a “magnet for global investment”, thanks to its unique position between the UK and the EU, Nicola Sturgeon will say.
Justice Secretary rejects claims Police Scotland will run out of cash for wages
Police Scotland will run out of cash to pay officers’ wages in February, the body that represents the force’s rank and file has warned.
First Minister told to ‘come clean’ about use of party email account
Nicola Sturgeon must “come clean” over allegations she has been using a private SNP email account for official government business, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
John Swinney: Scots are rejecting ‘lies’ of populist politicians
Scots are choosing to reject the “lies and division” of populists in favour of backing independence, according to Scotland’s Deputy First Minister.
Scottish minister refuses to rule out legal action if indy vote request blocked
Legal action “cannot be ruled out” if the UK Government blocks a section 30 order which would allow Scotland to hold an independence referendum, the country’s Brexit minister said.
UK Government accused of ‘stymieing’ set up of Scottish National Investment Bank
The new Scottish National Investment Bank is on track to open this time next year – despite the UK Government “stymieing” work to set up the new institution.
Hundreds of thousands of animals being killed on moors, campaigner claims
Hundreds of thousands of birds and animals are being killed on Scotland’s moors every year, campaigners have estimated.
The long and the short of the Queen’s Speech
The Queen’s Speech clocked in at nine minutes and 40 seconds, and lasted 1,086 words.
PM branded a ‘muckle glaikit numpty’ as SNP conference debates Scots language
Boris Johnson was branded a “muckle glaikit numpty” by an SNP activist leading a debate on the Scots language at the party’s conference.
Brexit will ‘hold back’ climate change action, SNP conference told
Brexit will “hold back” efforts in Scotland to tackle the global climate emergency, the country’s Environment Secretary said.