Sophie Morris
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Baroness Boothroyd, first female Speaker of the House of Commons, has died aged 93
On Baroness Boothroyd's retirement as Speaker, then Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy stated: "As the first woman Speaker, her place in the history books is assured." → Read More
SNP leadership contest: Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon as next party leader and Scotland's first minister?
Nicola Sturgeon says her party has an "array of talent" - but who will take up the challenge to succeed her? → Read More
SNP leadership: First candidates set to declare as race to replace Nicola Sturgeon begins
After a meeting of the party's national executive committee, those eying the top job have until 24 February 24 to choose to submit their nomination, with the vote open between 13 and 27 March. → Read More
Timeline for SNP leadership race announced
The SNP's newly-elected Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, who replaced Ian Blackford following his resignation in December, ruled himself out of the contest when speaking to Sky News on Thursday. → Read More
Rishi Sunak arrives in Northern Ireland amid rumours Brexit deal is edging closer
The Prime Minister is expected to meet with local political parties while in the region. → Read More
Sir Keir Starmer meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy in first visit to Ukraine as opposition leader
Sir Keir told reporters that there would be "no change of support" for Ukraine if Labour were to win the next general election and form a government. → Read More
After Nicola Sturgeon's shock resignation the race to become next SNP leader gets under way
Ms Sturgeon rose to power unopposed after the independence referendum in 2014, in which Scots voted to remain in the UK. → Read More
Donald Trump bids 'good riddance' to 'failed woke extremist' Nicola Sturgeon after resignation
The first minister confirmed she would stay in post until somebody else takes over and remain as an MSP until at least the next Holyrood election. → Read More
Jeremy Corbyn accuses Sir Keir Starmer of 'flagrant attack' on his future as an MP
Earlier today, Sir Keir marked a watchdog's decision to no longer monitor the party over antisemitism by speaking out about Jeremy Corbyn and said: "What I said about the party changing, I meant that. We are not going back." → Read More
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Further £25m aid pledge from UK will provide 'vital humanitarian assistance' to victims
So far, more than 40,000 people have died in the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, while towns and cities have been turned to rubble, rendering many victims homeless. → Read More
How will Nicola Sturgeon's successor be chosen?
In a shock announcement on Wednesday, Nicola Sturgeon said she believes the "time is now" to stand aside. → Read More
Labour no longer being monitored by equalities watchdog after antisemitism reforms
Sir Keir Starmer described antisemitism as "an evil" and said the judgment that necessary reforms have been made was an "important moment in the history of the Labour Party". → Read More
Starmer rules out Jeremy Corbyn standing for Labour at next election as watchdog ends antisemitism probe
The Labour leader says the EHRC's decision is not "the end of the road" but "a signpost that we are heading in the right direction", as he confirms his predecessor will not be able to run under the party's banner at the next general election. → Read More
Two-week cancer diagnosis target missed by half of NHS trusts in England in every month last year, data reveals
Back in December, it was revealed that a record number of people with suspected cancer are being referred by their GPs to specialists - but the NHS has not been able to keep up with increased demand. → Read More
Rishi Sunak to join world leaders in Munich for conference on international security
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace will also join fellow defence ministers for a NATO meeting in Brussels on Wednesday. → Read More
Teachers' strikes: Unions demand 'concrete' pay offer ahead of crunch talks
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is set to meet with the leaders of unions representing teachers and headteachers in a bid to resolve the ongoing pay dispute and to prevent further walkouts in the coming weeks. → Read More
British national dies in Ukraine, Foreign Office says
The UK government continues to advise against all travel to Ukraine, amid the ongoing invasion by Russia. → Read More
Brexit and the ensuing political turmoil hindered investment in the UK, minister concedes
Mr Stride, who voted to Remain in the 2016 referendum, conceded it was "taking a bit of time" to benefit from the business opportunities from Brexit. → Read More
Lee Anderson: Tory deputy chairman to be sued over 'defamatory bribery claims', law firm says
The outspoken Tory MP for Ashfield in Nottingham was handed the position of deputy party chairman in the PM's mini-reshuffle last week, an appointment that has raised eyebrows. → Read More
Energy companies halt forced instalment of prepayment meters
A reporter for The Times went undercover working at Arvato, capturing video and audio recordings from jobs where he accompanied debt collectors to fit prepayment meters. → Read More