politics
I want to hold balance of power at next general election, says Zack Polanski
Green Party leader says thought of becoming PM is ‘on his mind’ and the aim of 30-40 MPs now feels “under ambitious”. Source link
Labour MPs threaten vote to show opposition to Mahmood's migration plans
Opponents are considering using parliamentary procedure to force a vote to highlight their concerns. Source link
Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters? Source link
Racism behind rise in support for Reform, says Swinney
The first minister told the BBC’s Scotcast the views of some Reform UK supporters were “intolerant”. Source link
Reform UK's Scottish manifesto pledges analysed
BBC Scotland journalists have analysed some of the policies in Reform’s manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election. Source link
Reform vows to cut Scottish income tax below UK rate
Nigel Farage’s party has launched a manifesto and unveiled its candidates for the Holyrood election. Source link
Badenoch backs Tory MP in row over Muslim prayer event
The Tory leader has faced calls to sack a colleague who called public prayers an “act of domination”. Source link
Nigel Farage criticised for calling Welsh people 'foreign speakers'
Reform UK’s leader made the comment in a paid-for video message on the Cameo app. Source link
UK reveals aid priorities after major cuts to budget
Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid. Source link
Starmer meets Nigerian president as record steel deal agreed
The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years. Source link