politics
Why independence is still a political dividing line in Scotland
Scotland remains more or less split down the middle on independence, eight years after the referendum. Source link
Chris Mason: Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet
The prime minister told MPs that the government “does not believe in regime change from the skies”. Source link
Parents of nursery abuse victims to meet minister
Parents of Vincent Chan’s victims will meet the education secretary to press her on safeguarding. Source link
Is the UK now involved in Iran conflict?
Ben Wright explains why the UK agreed for the US to British military bases for “defensive” strikes on Iranian missile sites. Source link
Starmer criticises Trump over Iran strikes, as he defends UK position
The PM told MPs that Trump had expressed his disagreement with the decision not to get involved in the initial strikes. Source link
Weekend voting to be piloted in May elections
Findings from the experiment will be published later this year and inform future electoral reform. Source link
MPs' pay to rise by 5% to £98,599 a year from April
Westminster’s expenses watchdog says MPs are dealing with higher levels of complex casework and abuse. Source link
Farage calls for changes to election voting rules
The Reform UK leader says postal voting should be restricted to those with a ‘valid reason’. Source link
Henry Zeffman: Starmer seeks to carve out distinct UK approach to this conflict
This is delicate terrain for the prime minister both in the UK and among international leaders too. Source link
More than 100,000 Britons register for help in Middle East
Foreign Office sources say no evacuation was imminent but the government is preparing for potential scenarios. Source link