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Evening Standard - Politics

New military childcare scheme to close 'big gap' between Scotland and England

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Officials to face questions after students turned away from meningitis jab queue

5 hours ago

Michelle O'Neill backs 'urgent meeting' with Prime Minister on energy costs

6 hours ago

Scotland at a crossroads ahead of 'critical' election, says Reform's Offord

11 hours ago

Nicola Sturgeon says leaving Holyrood is a 'wrench' as she makes final speech

9 hours ago

Meningitis outbreak: Students turned away for vaccines in Kent

10 hours ago

Iranian strikes on energy sites serious escalation of conflict, says John Healey

10 hours ago

Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of 'babysitter'

10 hours ago

Stay-at-home pandemic order sent message NHS was closed – Covid-19 Inquiry

15 hours ago

Campaigners warn of 'damage' caused by the Government's aid decisions

11 hours ago

Farage calls for ban on mass religious observances after Iftar row

11 hours ago

What is behind the Bank's latest rates decision and inflation warnings?

12 hours ago

Bank of England holds interest rates but hints at possible hikes

12 hours ago

Hospital openings delayed by 'repeated mistakes' from QEUH, claims Sarwar

14 hours ago

Croydon crime put at heart of Tory local election campaign by Badenoch

12 hours ago

Yvette Cooper insists the UK will remain a 'major player' on aid despite cuts

13 hours ago

Health Secretary promises more meningitis vaccines as number of cases rise to 27

13 hours ago

UK should rejoin EU, says Sadiq Khan slamming 'humongous' Brexit cost

13 hours ago

Hegseth blasts 'ungrateful' Europe as Iran war sparks economic chaos

13 hours ago

Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of 'babysitter'

13 hours ago

BBC World Service to see funding increased by extra £33m

14 hours ago

Reform vows to cut number of MSPs and quangos in manifesto for Holyrood vote

15 hours ago

Cypriot president calls for 'frank discussion' about future of British bases

15 hours ago

Ministers will meet Swinney on US military use of Prestwick Airport, says Healey

15 hours ago

Rise of Reform partly due to racism, says John Swinney

16 hours ago

Tory chair backs MP who criticised Muslim prayer in Trafalgar Square

17 hours ago

New east London town the size of Winchester gets planning permission

2 days ago

Sarah Ferguson may have freedom of City of York stripped by council

21 hours ago

How Trump could lose Iran war even if US forces win all the battles

23 hours ago

Trump: US will 'blow up' huge gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again

22 hours ago

Ed Miliband calls for fairness in business energy contracts amid Iran crisis

22 hours ago

Scotland follows Wales in banning greyhound racing

1 day ago

Lords vote to pardon women convicted of having an illegal abortion

1 day ago

Cooper to set out aid spending as Labour backbenchers call for rethink

1 day ago

Robison urges UK Government to 'finally step up' and support Glasgow after fire

1 day ago

Reform UK Scotland to launch 'unashamedly ambitious' Holyrood manifesto

1 day ago

Sadiq Khan hits back at Tory MP after public Muslim prayer remark

1 day ago

Polanski calls for UK to replace 'failing' budget rules with 'fiscal referees'

1 day ago

Fact check: Renewables Obligation already set to be reduced for three years

1 day ago

British military experts working with US on options to reopen Strait of Hormuz

1 day ago

UK prepares for court fight with Roman Abramovich over Chelsea funds

1 day ago

MSPs vote on greyhound racing ban a day after Senedd approves move

1 day ago

'Exemplify joy of dispute and debate', Forbes urges new MSPs in final speech

1 day ago

Sir Keir Starmer concerned over Travelodge boss cancelling meeting with MPs

1 day ago

'30 warships needed' to open Strait of Hormuz amid Iran blockade

1 day ago

Government doubles down on Mahmood's migration reforms after Rayner criticism

1 day ago

Trump criticises allies over reluctance to commit to Strait of Hormuz defence

1 day ago

PM failed 'to do his duty' in appointing Mandelson as US ambassador – Badenoch

1 day ago

No 10 declines to commit to immigration reform after Rayner criticism

1 day ago

Improvements to end-of-life care 'urgently needed' across UK, says Gordon Brown

1 day ago

Polanski vows rent controls as Green Party makes major push for London

1 day ago

Apologise for 'headlong rush into Iran war,' Starmer tells Badenoch

1 day ago

Ex Tory minister Crispin Blunt charged with drug offences

1 day ago

Troubles sex crime victims deserve to have their stories told – Jess Phillips

1 day ago

Holyrood to vote on ending greyhound racing a day after Wales passes ban

1 day ago

London borough unable to collect council tax for four months

1 day ago

Defeat of Holyrood's assisted dying Bill 'strengthens our resolve' – campaigners

1 day ago

Keir Starmer to face questions from MPs after fresh Donald Trump criticism

1 day ago

Starmer shares impatience for change, minister says after Rayner's intervention

1 day ago

Angela Rayner challenges Keir Starmer: 'We're running out of time'

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