Jonathan Agnew asks BBC colleague Lineker to keep political views to himself
Jonathan Agnew has criticised Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker for broadcasting his political views to the public.
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Time limit for sexual harassment complaints against MSPs could be scrapped
Plans to scrap the one-year time limit on raising sexual harassment complaints against MSPs have been put forward at the Scottish Parliament.
Scottish income tax takings ‘will offset UK Government reduction in budget’
Income tax plans in the Scottish budget will raise an estimated £182 million above UK Government deductions for devolved tax powers, independent analysis has found.
First Minister: Scottish Government cannot afford to mitigate two-child cap
Scottish ministers “don’t have the money” to end the two-child cap on benefits set by the UK, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Best Start Grant receives thousands of applications from mothers on first day
More than 4,000 mothers applied for Scotland’s new baby grant on the first day it was introduced, the First Minister has said.
Tax changes worth ‘price of a packet of crisps’ to people on £15,000 salaries
Households on an income of £15,000 a year will only be 49p better off as a result of tax changes made by the Scottish Government, the Tories have claimed.
Theresa May confirms she will not lead Tories into 2022 election
Theresa May has confirmed she will not lead the Conservative Party into the next general election.
Higher rate taxpayers ‘could take home just 30p in the pound’
Economists have said some higher rate taxpayers in Scotland could take home as little as 30p in the pound following decisions in the Scottish Government draft budget.
Tory insists he was ‘taking the p***’ out of Dennis Skinner with northern accent
A Tory MP has said he was “taking the p*** out of Dennis Skinner” after attempting a northern accent when asking a Commons question.
Attorney General ‘will consider’ publishing advice on any fresh Brexit deal
Attorney General Geoffrey Cox “will consider” publishing his legal advice on Theresa May’s revised Brexit deal.
Tory feuding continues despite Theresa May’s ballot victory
Vicious feuding within the Conservative Party has continued despite Theresa May’s victory in Wednesday’s vote on her leadership and her call for politicians to “come together” in the national interest.
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Sturgeon contrasts ‘strong and stable’ Scots Budget with Westminster ‘shambles’
Nicola Sturgeon has hailed the Scottish Government’s draft Budget as an example of “strong and stable government” – contrasting it with Westminster’s Brexit “shambles”.
Scottish budget ‘misses opportunity to tackle poverty’
The Scottish Government has “missed an opportunity” to tackle poverty in its budget for 2019-2020, according to charities.
Teachers’ leaders say Scottish budget ‘deeply disappointing’ on education
Derek Mackay insisted improving education was the “defining mission” of the Scottish Government as he announced more money for schools in his Budget.
Public-sector pay deal in Scottish budget attacked by unions
The Scottish Government’s budget for 2019-2020 “does nothing to make amends for a decade of pay cuts for public workers”, it has been claimed.
Scotland must not pay the price for decision to leave EU, says Mike Russell
If Scotland cannot save the UK from itself over Brexit it must save itself from the UK, Mike Russell has said.
Scottish budget will ‘protect what matters most’, says Finance Secretary
Scotland’s Finance Secretary said his budget for 2019-20 would “protect what matters most” as he announced additional cash for health and education.
New BBC channel to feature Scottish version of Question Time
The new BBC Scotland channel will include its own Question Time-style debate show, MPs have been told.
Theresa May’s husband offers support at PMQs ahead of no confidence vote
Prime Minister Theresa May had the support of her husband Philip from the House of Commons gallery as she went into Prime Minister’s Questions facing a vote of no confidence.
Scots in deprived areas face significantly lower life expectancy, figures show
Life expectancy for men in Scotland’s most deprived areas is 13 years lower than in the least deprived parts, an official report outlines.
Tories rally round Theresa May at Prime Minister’s Questions
Theresa May received huge cheers and warm words from her backbenchers as she faced the Commons just hours after a confidence vote in her leadership was announced.
Fewer pupils achieve A-C Higher passes for third consecutive year
Attainment in Higher exams has fallen for the third year in a row, new figures show.
Scottish Conservatives voice support for Theresa May
Ruth Davidson has hailed the Prime Minister’s “cojones of steel” as she gave her full support to her party’s under-fire leader.
Childcare providers urged to promote ‘gender-equal play’
A new campaign has been launched in a bid to promote more “gender-equal play” in nurseries and childcare.
Brexit could have ‘catastrophic impact’ on day-to-day policing in Scotland
Scotland needs up to 900 more police officers to cope with Brexit, MSPs have been told.
Chrissy Teigen claims she ‘cannot grasp’ UK politics and British people relate
As the UK remained gripped by Brexit chaos, American model and author Chrissy Teigen conveyed the thoughts of many Brits as she admitted that, try as she might, she doesn’t understand it all.
Live updates: Theresa May wins confidence vote
Theresa May has won the battle to retain leadership of the Conservatives and remain as Prime Minister after facing down a vote of no confidence from members of her party.
Derek Mackay pledges to protect ‘essential public services’ in Scottish budget
Scottish Finance Secretary Derek Mackay will reveal his tax and spending plans for next year from “under the shadow of the UK Government’s chaotic approach to Brexit”.
Owen Paterson joins Tory calls for vote of no confidence in May
Former Cabinet minister Owen Paterson has become the latest Tory MP to call for a vote of no confidence in Theresa May amid claims she is on the brink of a leadership challenge.