5 h. ago Starmer faces calls to strip UK citizenship from Egyptian activist

Posts have emerged dating back to 2010 in which the activist appears to call for violence towards Zionists and the police.

Politics

5 h. ago Nigel Farage targets Reform's first council victories in London as springboard for ousting Sadiq Khan over his 'terrible' record on crime

The Reform leader has made London a key target in his plans to trigger another political ' earthquake' at the local elections in May.

Events

5 h. ago My family and I will face ‘personal pain’ in toxic election campaign – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said he is certain his loyalty, his ‘identity’ and his ‘belonging and commitment to Scotland’ will be questioned.

Events

5 h. ago Labour ‘optimistic’ about 2026 as other parties prepare for local elections

Opposition parties at Westminster all said their main priority for the coming year were the local and devolved elections in May.

Politics

41 h. ago ANAS SARWAR: 'Nigel Farage says Scotland is broken but has no interest in fixing it'

'Reform UK thrive on frustration and division, I reject that politics completely - Scotland does not need louder shouting, it needs leadership', Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar writes

Events

45 h. ago Anas Sarwar blasts 'no energy' John Swinney as he predicts 'bitter' Holyrood election

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Labour leader said the election in May is the most "significant" in the country's history.

Politics

49 h. ago Anas Sarwar reveals the last time he cried as he opens up on private family moment

The Scottish Labour leader was asked on the Planet Holyrood podcast about the last time he was tearful.

Events

49 h. ago Knife thugs face jail under 'zero tolerance' justice plans by Scottish Labour leader

EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said prison, rather than a "cuddly approach", was the best punishment for blade yobs.

Politics

53 h. ago Labour must fix cost of living to see off 'disaster' Nigel Farage, warns TUC

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said Keir Starmer needs to confront Nigel Farage's party head on in 2026, as he warned - 'Working class people can't afford Reform'

Events

53 h. ago Swinney ‘duping’ supporters into thinking he can win majority, says Anas Sarwar

The First Minister has made an SNP majority his target for a referendum on independence.

Events

54 h. ago Final Boxing Day fox hunt in photos as Nigel Farage seen watching sick sport

Nigel Farage was seen amongst the throng at Chiddingstone Castle, in Chiddingstone, Kent, before hunters and their packs of dogs started following a pre-laid trail

Sport

59 h. ago Euan McColm: Anas Sarwar’s dream of ousting John Swinney as first minister all but dead

Damage to Scottish Labour from UK government policies and leader’s stance on gender ID seems irreparable but an apology to women would be a start

Politics

62 h. ago Reform and Tories 'defending cruelty' over support for trail hunting

The Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was pictured at a hunt on Friday, as was Tory MP Kevin Hollinrake, despite foxes still often being torn to shreds by dogs at the events

Politics

64 h. ago Nigel Farage stands up for Boxing Day hunts as Keir Starmer moves to ban trail hunting and most voters say Labour have alienated rural communities

Ministers announced a ban on the field sport - in which hunters follow packs of hounds through the countryside in search of pre-laid scents rather than live animals - on Monday.

Politics

68 h. ago Reform should have seats in the House of Lords, top Tory says after Nigel Farage called on Starmer to give his party life peerages

In August, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage wrote to Sir Keir, calling for his party to be granted lifetime peerages.

Society

3 d. ago Starmer’s shift to the right to combat Farage threat is ‘utterly doomed’, union boss warns

Union boss Matt Wrack warned that the PM ‘can never out-Farage Farage’ as the government attempt to win back votes lost to Reform UK

Events

4 d. ago Are you worried about the rise of Reform and Nigel Farage? Take our poll and have your say

Unions have warned their policies would create job losses, and Nigel Farage has failed to explain which public services his savage near £300 billion of cuts would focus on

Politics

4 d. ago Don't deprive voters in London commuter belt from taking part in local elections, Starmer warned by watchdog

Elections in nine areas, including Essex, Surrey, Hampshire and East and West Sussex, have already been delayed by 12 months until next year

Events

5 d. ago Pollsters claim Reform UK is ‘in decline’ as lead over Labour drops

A Yougov poll has shown that the lead held by Nigel Farage’s party has dropped from 10 to five points with both Labour and the Tories gaining

Politics

5 d. ago Constance faces ministerial code investigation in grooming gangs comments row

The Justice Secretary has been accused of misrepresenting the views of expert Professor Alexis Jay in Holyrood.

Politics