Scotland Defies Westminster in Immigration Hotel Row
First Minister John Swinney challenges Home Office plans to house asylum seekers in a city-centre hotel, escalating tensions between Scottish and UK governments over immigration policy.
Category : Devolved
Stormont Recall Over Gaza Sparks Political Crisis
Northern Ireland's power-sharing government faces unprecedented disruption as politicians clash over Israeli-Palestinian conflict, threatening devolved governance stability.
Ronnie Sim: Scottish Political Titan Dies at 86
The political world mourns Ronnie Sim, the formidable Scottish Labour politician whose strategic brilliance and unwavering principles shaped modern Scottish politics and the devolution settlement.
Northern Ireland's Stormont crisis threatens UK union
Northern Ireland faces unprecedented political gridlock as Stormont remains suspended, raising critical questions about governance and the future of the Union amid growing public frustration.
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Irish President sparks storm over Royal event refusal
Michael D. Higgins faces backlash after declining invitation to event with King Charles, prompting intervention from Irish government and heated debate about Anglo-Irish relations.
Holyrood and Senedd Face Westminster Power Grab
Exclusive: Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd confront significant challenges to their authority as UK government retains control over key policy areas, sparking devolution crisis.
Labour and Plaid Cymru agree historic Senedd reform
In a groundbreaking political move, Labour and Plaid Cymru have reached an agreement to radically reform the Welsh Parliament, increasing members and changing voting systems in the biggest shake-up since devolution.
Welsh Parliament expands to 96 members in historic deal
Labour and Plaid Cymru reach groundbreaking agreement to increase Senedd members from 60 to 96, implementing gender quotas and reforming electoral system in historic Welsh political reform.
Sadiq Khan demands greater powers for London government
London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges Labour leadership to devolve significant new powers to the capital, including control over business rates and rental market regulations.
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Labour reveals government documents undermining devolution
Labour reveals concerning government documents showing Whitehall's systematic erosion of devolved powers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Welsh public services face £4bn funding black hole
Shocking analysis by Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Welsh public services face devastating £4bn shortfall as funding formula fails to keep pace with needs
UK blocks Scottish Government's international offices
The UK Government has rejected a formal request from Scottish Ministers to open international offices, escalating tensions over foreign policy powers and devolved authority.
MPs clash violently in Westminster devolution debate
Tensions reached boiling point in Parliament as MPs engaged in a heated confrontation over devolution settlement changes, with accusations of constitutional power grabs and broken promises flying across the chamber.
Time to torch Scotland's bloated quango empire
An explosive investigation reveals Scotland's staggering quango crisis with 250 taxpayer-funded bodies costing billions. As public services struggle, calls grow for a radical bonfire of bureaucratic waste.
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Northern Ireland Assembly paralysis continues
Northern Ireland's political crisis deepens as Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots blocks recall attempt amid DUP boycott, leaving power-sharing government in limbo.
Scottish mothers win gender law challenge victory
A group of Scottish mothers has won a significant legal victory against the Scottish Government's controversial gender recognition reforms, drawing comparisons to the Post Office scandal drama 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office'.
SNP pressured to recognise Palestine as Gaza crisis worsens
Amnesty International joins growing calls for Scottish government to take decisive diplomatic action amid escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, challenging UK's official position.
Victoria signs first treaty with Gippsland First Peoples
In a groundbreaking moment for Indigenous reconciliation, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan signs Australia's first-ever formal treaty with Gippsland's traditional owners, establishing a new framework for self-determination and cultural preservation.
SNP demands Scottish immigration powers for care visas
First Minister John Swinney challenges Keir Starmer's immigration crackdown, calling for Scottish-controlled visa system to address care sector staffing crisis
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Swinney refuses to resign after SNP election setback
SNP leader John Swinney vows to continue leading Scotland's government after failing to secure majority in Holyrood elections, facing opposition challenges and internal party pressure.
Swinney faces backlash over Palestinian statehood comments
John Swinney sparks political controversy by suggesting Scottish government could recognise Palestinian state ahead of Westminster, drawing criticism from opponents.
Swinney pledges to hear 'people's voice' in Aberdeen
Scotland's new First Minister John Swinney makes bold commitment to listen to public concerns during key Aberdeen address, signalling major shift in SNP approach to governance.
Swinney branded 'tired nationalist' in Holyrood clash
First Minister John Swinney faces furious Holyrood confrontation as opposition leaders attack his government's record and temperament in heated exchange.
Plaid Cymru warns of two-horse race with Reform in Wales
Rhun ap Iorwerth declares Welsh politics is transforming into a direct contest between Plaid Cymru and Reform UK, sidelining traditional parties in what could reshape Wales's political landscape.
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Welsh Govt Demands Emergency Funding Talks
First Minister Vaughan Gething calls for emergency talks with Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid warnings of 'impossible choices' facing Welsh public services.
John Swinney set to become Scotland's First Minister
SNP veteran John Swinney is set to become Scotland's seventh First Minister after securing the party leadership unopposed, promising unity and progressive reforms.
Welsh police reject Home Office hate crime campaign
Police forces across Wales have rejected a controversial Home Office hate crime initiative, branding it poorly conceived and potentially damaging to community relations.
Scottish Government losing public trust, Curtice reveals
Exclusive analysis by Professor Sir John Curtice shows declining Scottish confidence in Holyrood's handling of health, education and economy as constitutional debates intensify.
Scotland & Wales Outperform England in Policy Research
Exclusive research reveals Scotland and Wales are pioneering policy innovation, challenging Westminster's traditional dominance and reshaping Britain's constitutional landscape.
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Scots prefer Holyrood to Westminster on key policies
Exclusive YouGov research reveals Scots trust Scottish Government significantly more than UK Government across crucial policy areas including NHS, education and economy.
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