Robison demands urgent meeting with Chancellor over Budget
Scotland's Finance Secretary Shona Robison requests urgent meeting with Rachel Reeves, setting three key tests for the upcoming UK Budget amid tax rise fears. Read the latest developments.
Category : Devolution
Brabin: Muslim Mayors Signal & NYC Win's UK Lessons
West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin says Zohran Mamdani's New York victory and two major cities led by Muslim men sends a powerful signal, offering key lessons for UK politicians.
Scottish Government performs dramatic tax U-turn
Deputy First Minister John Swinney abandons key election pledge as Scottish Government announces income tax increases in major policy reversal, breaking SNP manifesto commitment.
Badenoch's Scotland remarks spark constitutional row
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm after suggesting the UK government could override Scottish policies, drawing fierce criticism from Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the general election.
UK Fireworks Ban: Major Update to Bonfire Night Rules
Exclusive: New government regulations could transform traditional fireworks displays across Britain with stricter controls and potential local bans.
Swinney pledges cooperation with Westminster in Glasgow speech
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has extended an olive branch to the UK government, pledging constructive cooperation while reaffirming Scotland's right to pursue independence through democratic means.
Birmingham Mayor demands greater devolution powers
Birmingham Mayor Andy Street joins forces with Labour's Dan Jarvis in unprecedented cross-party alliance demanding Westminster devolve real power and funding to England's regions.
Starmer meets Scottish First Minister in Downing Street
Keir Starmer hosts Scotland's First Minister John Swinney in first Downing Street meeting, signalling new era of cooperation between UK and devolved governments.
Swinney rules out Scottish income tax increases
SNP leader John Swinney makes significant commitment to Scottish taxpayers, pledging no further income tax increases while challenging Labour's economic plans ahead of Westminster election.
Scottish Post Office victims excluded from compensation
Exclusive investigation reveals Scottish victims of the Horizon IT scandal face compensation delays as devolution creates bureaucratic hurdles, leaving them in financial limbo while English counterparts receive payments.
Home Office forces Scottish minister on 500-mile trip
Scottish First Minister John Swinney condemns Home Office after UK government officials refuse to travel to Inverness, forcing Justice Secretary to make 1,000-mile round trip to Edinburgh instead.
Home Office snubs Scottish minister's meeting request
Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney condemns Home Office 'discourtesy' after officials refuse meeting in Inverness, escalating tensions over UK government engagement with devolved nations.
Swinney accuses Westminster of anti-Scottish agenda
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has launched a blistering attack on the UK government, accusing Westminster of deliberately undermining Scottish interests and pursuing policies that actively harm the nation.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Victoria's Pet Tax Proposal Sparks Public Outrage
Victoria's government under Jacinta Allan considers implementing a controversial pet ownership tax, sparking outrage among animal lovers and raising concerns about cost-of-living pressures.
Plaid Cymru's Caerphilly Victory Shakes Welsh Politics
Plaid Cymru's stunning by-election triumph in Caerphilly exposes deep cracks in Labour's Welsh stronghold as voters demand genuine political reform and meaningful change.
Starmer faces Welsh devolution challenge in Cardiff
Sir Keir Starmer confronts Plaid Cymru's devolution demands during tense Cardiff meeting as Labour faces pressure to strengthen Welsh powers ahead of general election.
Nottinghamshire Council Demands Flag Reform Over Political Disputes
Nottinghamshire County Council calls for urgent reform of flag-flying rules after political disputes, arguing current regulations create unnecessary division and waste public resources.
Khan: Government's 'deliberate attack' on London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan launches blistering attack against Steve Reed, claiming government is systematically undermining the capital's democracy and devolution settlement.
Army veteran tears up over £5k council garden bill
Former soldier Kenny Thomson breaks down on television after Edinburgh council demands thousands for garden maintenance he never requested, sparking national outrage.
Westminster blocks Scotland's Canada trade mission
The UK Government has prevented Scottish ministers from attending a major international trade summit in Canada, sparking fresh tensions over foreign relations powers.
UK blocks Scottish govt from Trump and Vance meetings
The UK government has intervened to prevent Scottish ministers from holding official meetings with Donald Trump and JD Vance during their UK visits, sparking a major constitutional row over devolved powers.
Miliband pledges biggest power shift from Westminster
Shadow Communities Secretary Ed Miliband announces radical plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local councils, challenging decades of centralised control.
Boy forced onto girls' basketball team sparks outrage
An Arizona high school faces backlash after compelling a 14-year-old boy to join the girls' basketball roster, igniting fierce debate about fairness in school sports and raising questions about institutional policy-making.
Cardiff Council abolishes cabinet system in governance overhaul
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
Cardiff Council: Labour loses majority as Reform UK gains seat
In a dramatic political shift, Cardiff Council sees its first Reform UK councillor elected while Labour loses overall control, signalling potential changes in Wales' capital city governance.
Cardiff Labour councillor defects to Conservatives
In a stunning political shake-up, Cardiff's Labour cabinet member for culture and leisure has crossed the floor to join the Conservative group, creating a major headache for the city's ruling administration.
Cardiff Council crisis: Four Labour cabinet members resign
Wales's capital city council descends into chaos as four senior Labour councillors quit their cabinet roles, plunging the administration into uncertainty ahead of crucial budget decisions.
Cardiff Council Faces Major Political Shake-Up After Elections
Cardiff Council is set for significant political changes following recent election outcomes, with Labour falling short of majority control. Discover how the new political landscape will shape Wales' capital city.
Scottish Labour rebellion over Westminster control
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar confronts growing internal dissent as party figures challenge Westminster's authority over Scottish affairs, threatening to undermine Keir Starmer's general election strategy.
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