politics
Scotland's first deputy first minister Lord Jim Wallace dies, aged 71
The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader was undergoing a procedure at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Source link
Reform withdraws support for candidate over posts
A council by-election candidate resigns from the party over “racist, antisemitic, xenophobic” posts. Source link
Labour scales back new energy efficiency targets for social homes
It comes after councils and housing associations warned about the cost to implement new stricter standards. Source link
Ex-Labour MP's lobbying firm offered photo with minister and VIP dinner for £30k
Jim Murphy’s company Arden Strategies apologises for “errors” in promotional material for tech event. Source link
Tice's 'suck it up' message reignites Reform scandal
An image of Reform UK’s deputy leader is said to jokingly reference a former controversy for the party. Source link
'Damning' evidence of political pressure to open scandal-hit hospital – Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader says documents prove ministers pushed for the country’s largest hospital to open early. Source link
Government u-turn over council election
Pendle Borough Council will now be allowed to postpone May’s local elections. Source link
Essex county election going ahead – minister
Government minister Steve Reed writes to Essex County Council saying their election will take place. Source link
Council leader resigns after election postponement
The leader and his Labour cabinet majority twice approved decisions opposed by most councillors. Source link
Police make fifth arrest over arson attacks on properties linked to PM
Three men, already charged in connection with attacks on two properties and car, are due to stand trial in April. Source link