Legal challenge planned over PM’s ‘unlawful’ Brexit deal
Boris Johnson’s EU deal would be unlawful and should therefore not be voted on by MPs, according to a legal challenge submitted to the Court of Session.
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Experts recommend exercise prescription for cancer sufferers
Experts have called for systematic use of an “exercise prescription” to help cancer patients cope with treatment side-effects.
Warmer spring evenings causing birds to breed earlier, research finds
Warmer nights caused by climate change are leading forest birds to build nests and lay eggs earlier in the springtime, researchers said.
University recalls students from Egypt over safety fears after pair detained
A Scottish university has recalled all of its students studying in Egypt amid concerns for their safety after two were detained.
PM warned he faces ‘sword of Damocles’ if he breaks law over Brexit
The decision by judges to monitor whether Boris Johnson abides by the Benn Act and seeks a Brexit extension has been welcomed by campaigners.
Ruth Davidson speaks of aid work ambition after leaving Holyrood
Ruth Davidson has said she is “hugely interested” in taking on aid and development work once she leaves politics in Scotland.
Ruth Davidson helps break boundaries with school landmine workshop
Ruth Davidson was on hand to help Edinburgh school pupils clear “landmines” in a bid to raise awareness about a charity’s new fundraising campaign.
Court delays ruling on Brexit extension letter until after October 19
Judges have delayed ruling on a legal bid aimed at forcing the Prime Minister to send a letter requesting a Brexit extension if no withdrawal deal is reached by October 19.
Don’t risk mixing general election with Brexit, Tony Blair warns
Tony Blair has warned that fighting a general election on the issue of Brexit is a “vast elephant trap” that could allow Boris Johnson to claim a mandate for leaving without a deal.
Judges hear arguments in Brexit case
A UK Government lawyer has told judges the courts would have to “deal with” what happens “in some way” if the Prime Minister breached an order to request a Brexit extension.
Court expected to hear Brexit case appeal
Campaigners are expected to lodge an appeal after a judge dismissed a legal action aimed at forcing the Prime Minister to request a Brexit extension if no withdrawal deal is secured with the EU by October 19.