82 minutes ago Scottish Tories told to brace for further defections to Nigel Farage's Reform UK

It came as Thomas Kerr, a senior councillor in Glasgow, jumped ship to Reform

Politics

35 hours ago UK politics live: Boost for Reeves as inflation falls after No 10 refuses to rule out emergency budget

The Consumer Prices Index figure fell to 2.5%, still above the Bank of England’s 2% target

Economics

30 hours ago John Swinney warns rise of Reform in Scotland 'must be confronted' as Nigel Farage's party climbs in polls

The First Minister told the Record he would never "cosy up" to Nigel Farage's party.

Events

4 hours ago I can’t control defections to Reform, says Findlay after councillor’s switch

The Scottish Conservative leader was speaking after Thomas Kerr, the leader of the Tories at Glasgow City Council, defected to Nigel Farage’s party.

Politics

42 hours ago No 10 refuses to rule out emergency budget as fresh inflation figures due: Live

Sir Keir Starmer hit by second ministerial resignation in six months as Tulip Siddiq steps down as anti-corruption minister

Economics

8 hours ago Glasgow councillor defects from Conservatives to Nigel Farage's Reform UK

Thomas Kerr is the latest councillor to jump ship from Russell Findlay's Conservatives.

Politics

37 hours ago Why Scotland must not fall for SNP and Reform UK's competing nationalisms

With SNP support rising and Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party ahead of the Conservatives in Scotland and across the UK, populism is gathering momentum

Politics