Pomp and pageantry scaled down for second Queen’s Speech in months
The Queen has delivered her second Queen’s Speech in as many months – but this time the pomp and pageantry were replaced with a more low-key event.
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MP in ‘respectful protest’ against pledge of allegiance to the Queen
A “respectful protest” has been raised about the requirement for MPs to pledge allegiance to the Queen.
Boris Johnson ‘greatest danger to Scotland of any Tory PM in modern times’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has branded Boris Johnson the “greatest danger to Scotland of any Tory Prime Minister in modern times”.
Boris Johnson ‘greatest danger to Scotland of any Tory PM in modern times’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has branded Boris Johnson the “greatest danger to Scotland of any Tory Prime Minister in modern times”.
Hung parliament a nightmare for UK, says Tory candidate
Tory candidate Stephen Kerr has described a hung parliament as a “nightmare scenario” for the UK.
Labour would have explaining to do if they reject SNP demands, Sturgeon says
Nicola Sturgeon has said the Labour Party would have “questions to answer” if they do not accept the SNP’s post-election demands.
Children’s charities to release manifesto ahead of polling day
Voting rights should be extended to 16 and 17 year olds, a group of children’s charities will say as they launch an election manifesto.
Abuse victims hail progress in procuring compensation money
Victims of historical abuse have welcomed the progress made in procuring contributions for their compensation.
Senior politicians pay respects to ‘doyen of the lobby’ Chris Moncrieff
Senior political figures from across the spectrum have paid tribute to Chris Moncrieff, one of the most respected lobby journalists of his generation, who has died at the age of 88.
Labour manifesto to include £100bn investment in Scotland over next decade
Labour will pledge to invest £100 billion in Scotland over the next decade as Jeremy Corbyn unveils his party’s manifesto ahead of next month’s General Election.
David Lidington joins Amber Rudd in not standing at forthcoming election
Tory former de-facto deputy prime minister Sir David Lidington has announced he will not stand in the forthcoming general election.