Nicola Sturgeon has formally announced her resignation as Scottish First Minister after over well over a decade spent at the apex of Scottish politics, as both deputy first minister and first minister. The announcement came in a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh. Initially, there were no reports that Sturgeon was going to quit.
In the latest leg of a comeback tour which has so far encompassed essay-writing for The Telegraph and a sit down with The Spectator, Liz Truss has used her first major speech since leaving office to urge democracies to band together and counter the influence of China. » Read More
The DUP have continued their criticism of the government’s approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol this morning. It follows Rishi Sunak’s visit to Northern Ireland last week, which included a meeting with DUP representatives, in a bid to seek a resolution. Sammy Wilson, who serves as the DUP’s chief whip at Westminster, » Read More
Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation on Wednesday has elicited a series of theories about how the high-riding, poll-topping first minister was brought before Bute House to announce her abdication. An exhaustive post-mortem is well underway, with supporters and political foes alike proffering their assessment of the rights and wrongs of Sturgeon’s political dynasty. » Read More
When Sir Keir Starmer left his podium in east London yesterday, having announced that his predecessor would never again be allowed to stand as a Labour MP, gone was any pretence of Labour’s affinity with the Corbyn project. It was a moment of high symbolism; a deeply serious yet carefully choreographed act of political theatre.
As I write, Rishi Sunak is locked in the middle of a 48-hour diplomacy blitz, amid reports that a Northern Ireland Protocol resolution has been reached. It comes after weeks of speculation about a deal in the six counties, with some reports suggesting an agreement has been resting on the prime minister’s desk for some
Sudden news of the Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announcing that she is due to stand down as Leader within months – after eight years – has sent shockwaves through Holyrood and beyond. During a time of political turmoil, her iron-clad grip on the Scottish Parliament is coming to an end. » Read More
Exclusive: Thérèse Coffey has been issued a “force-feeding challenge” by animal rights organisation PETA after the it was suggested that a ban on importing foie gras is “not a priority”. The challenge, enclosed in a letter addressed to the environment secretary set to be received today, will see Ms Coffey sent 20 kilos of rice
Chairman of the Education Select Committee, Robin Walker, tells us about the government’s priorities in the education system, his thoughts on teacher strikes and the impact his role has on the sector. The post The Committee Chairs: In Conversation with Robin Walker appeared first on Politics.co.uk. » Read More
Health minister Neil O’Brien has claimed that the SNP is “played out” in Scotland, adding that he viewed the departure of Nicola Sturgeon is an “opportunity” for the Scottish Conservatives. Nicola Sturgeon called a surprise press conference yesterday and announced that she was resigning as Scotland’s first minister after eight years in the job. » Read
