Westminster
British government confirms independent inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane
Solicitor shoot dead by UDA in 1989
Budget looms large after recess as Labour bids for renewed momentum
A look ahead at what are set to be the main themes during the new session of Parliament.
Civil service appointments watchdog to audit Labour-era hires
The Civil Service Commission has asked for information to ‘inform a short, independent review’ of new Whitehall recruits.
Public fury as Tory MP uses Holocaust poem to attack smoking ban
The poem, written, by Martin Niemoller in 1946, was devised to challenge the German public to accept responsibility for their part in genocide.
Hilary Benn meets victims to consult on changes to the Legacy Act
In July the new Secretary of State began the process of repealing the controversial Act
Ross: I would’ve been ousted as Scottish Tory leader regardless of MP bid
Mr Ross told a fringe audience members of his own Holyrood party had been ‘briefing against him’ since he took on the party leadership.
Gallacher quits as Scottish Tory deputy leader after Ross election claims
She said she was ‘deeply troubled’ by the reports and raised concerns for the party’s reputation.
Scottish Tory leadership hopefuls warn of ‘serious questions’ over Ross claims
It came after reports claimed the current party leader tried to secure a Westminster candidacy last July.
Ross urged to quit Holyrood amid reports he plotted Westminster return last year
The Telegraph claims he asked to become a candidate in northern Scotland in July 2023.
Ross disrespected Tories with election U-turn, says leadership hopeful Whittle
Brian Whittle said the outgoing Scottish Tory leader ‘hurt’ his MSP colleagues by once again running for Westminster.