politics
Yusuf in clash with Jenrick over Reform deportation policy
Reform’s home affairs chief has publicly disagreed with its Treasury spokesman over what party policy is. Source link
John Swinney denies 'sweeping Murrell scandal under carpet'
Opposition MSPs have criticised the first minister and ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon following Peter Murrell’s guilty plea. Source link
Almost 1,000 migrants cross Channel over bank holiday
A total of 989 people arrived in the UK in 14 boats between Friday and Monday. Source link
Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says
Rhun ap Iorwerth said schools would be empowered to make their own decisions, with a ban expected for England. Source link
Man who appeared to do Nazi salute becomes adviser to Reform's Welsh leader
Corey Edwards quit as a Senedd candidate after a picture of him emerged appearing to do the salute. Source link
Sentences of boys spared custody over Hampshire rape referred to Court of Appeal, PM says
The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said. Source link
Greens announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Sarah Wakefield has been selected as the party’s candidate for the 18 June poll. Source link
MSPs set to vote on plans for second independence referendum
John Swinney will ask Parliament to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK government to allow a referendum on independence. Source link
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell admits embezzling party funds
Murrell, the estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, is remanded in custody after he pleads guilty to misappropriating more than £400,000. Source link
The questions raised by the Peter Murrell embezzlement controversy
Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago. Source link