Alex Salmond has admitted he may not lead Alba much longer after the new independence party failed to make a breakthrough in the Scottish elections. He told Sky News he is an “interim leader” and the party will make decisions on its future at a conference next month. The former first minister claimed Alba’s future is “a very good one […]

Boris Johnson queries questioning from Sky’s Beth Rigby When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. As the Prime Minister prepares […]

Bo, the Obama family dog, has died, according to the former president. The black and white Portuguese water dog, who joined the first family in the White House in April 2009, was the last presidential pet before President Joe Biden’s dogs, Major and Champ, joined the White House earlier this year. Bo died of cancer, according to former first lady […]

Nicola Sturgeon has issued a warning to Boris Johnson over a second independence referendum, declaring the prime minister will be “picking a fight with the democratic wishes of the Scottish people” if he tries to block another vote. Speaking as votes continue to be counted in the Holyrood elections, Ms Sturgeon said: “You will not succeed, the only people who […]

A community leader who has stood for NZ First in four elections is facing five charges of indecently assaulting teenage girls after a school sports trip. Bus and taxi driver John Hall was hired by a South Auckland secondary school to drive a group of students out of the city for a sporting event. After the trip, five students made […]

Andy Burnham has not dismissed suggestions he could mount a bid for the Labour leadership in the future, telling Sky News the party should “get in touch” if it were “ever to feel it needed me”. He was speaking after winning re-election as Greater Manchester mayor, taking 69% of the vote with turnout just under 33%. UK elections live: Follow […]

A cabinet minister has defended the “cautious start” to reopening international holiday travel in the face of industry demands to expand the quarantine-free green list of foreign destinations. Speaking to Sky News, Environment Secretary George Eustice acknowledged it was a “modest first step”, but said the line-up of approved countries would be regularly reviewed and as the global coronavirus situation […]

Scottish National Party on course for 4th term in office. SNP plans independence referendum if it wins majority. UK PM Johnson rules out another secession vote. The Scottish National Party (SNP), which has vowed to hold an independence referendum that could tear the United Kingdom apart should it be returned to power, will find out on Saturday if it has […]

Sir Keir Starmer casts vote in 'Super Thursday' local elections When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. With more than […]