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Christine Jardine MP in the House of Commons Chamber

Edinburgh MP sacked from frontbenches over rebellion

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have met numerous times in the build-up to a trade deal being announced between the US and the UK

Trump announces 'comprehensive' UK US trade deal on 'special day'

Reform UK's Sarah Pochin and party leader Nigel Farage after the party won the seat in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election

Farage sets sights on general election after "historic" victories

Pubs are among the businesses facing a big rise in bills

Scottish pubs and hotels face closure over £369m tax 'bombshell'

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar promised a new direction for Scotland

Scottish leaders' New Year messages and their promises for 2025

John Swinney must decide what kind of government he will lead (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Why John Swinney is about to reveal his true priorities Alex Cole-Hamilton

UK politicians need to call out Donald Trump's many failings (Picture: Chip Somodevilla)

Why, unlike SNP, Tories and Labour, I can't be diplomatic about Trump Alex Cole-Hamilton

Newly elected leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, leaves party headquarters in Matthew Parker St, central London

Kemi Badenoch's top team, including Scottish MP who makes the cut

How Scottish politicians view the prospect of another Trump presidency

The NHS is 'teetering on the brink' as worrying figures for August have been recorded. Picture: PA

'Terrifying' winter ahead as A&E departments record worst August ever

A dog enjoying the sea during fine weather, but nearly eight in 10 British dog owners who visit UK beaches have been put off letting their pet in the sea by raw sewage-dumping, a poll suggests. (Pic: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

Why almost eight in ten dog owners are put off letting pets into the sea

Campaigners have been calling for the end of child poverty for years (Picture: John Stillwell/PA)

Why SNP can't avoid charges of hypocrisy over two-child benefit cap Christine Jardine

With people now in parliament who want to undermine democracy, we must defend it Christine Jardine

John Swinney's SNP lost a lot of seats but still persuaded more than 708,000 people to vote for them (Picture: Michael Boyd/Getty Images)

Nationalism is not dead – despite the SNP’s rout

General election 2024: Sir Keir Starmer appoints Cabinet

abour leader and incoming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria enter 10 Downing Street

Watch: Keir Starmer makes first speech as Prime Minister outside No 10

Why Lib Dems' barnstorming return as major political force really matters Alex Cole-Hamilton

General Election 2024’s 7 best campaign moments and gaffes.

General Election 2024 7 best campaign moments and gaffes

Analysis 12 seats to watch, from knife-edge battles to potential upsets

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Ross brands alleged betting scandal 'completely unacceptable'

TV election debates show leaders refusing to have a real conversation Alexander Brown

Why the Liberal Democrats are the kings of the election photocall David Green

MPs should be prepared to cross devolution's boundaries to fix people's problems Christine Jardine

A Healthcare Improvement Scotland review found there were 135 neonatal deaths – those which occur within 28 days of birth – in Scotland between April 2021 and March 31 2022. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Demand for ministers to face scrutiny over rise in number of baby deaths

Check out who's standing in your constituency

Explainer Election Map 2024: Who's standing in your area?

New polling makes grim reading for SNP MPs hoping to return to Westminster at the next election.

SNP could slip to just 19 seats after next election, poll suggests

Jeremy Hunt will deliver the Spring Budget on Wednesday.

Spring Budget: Jeremy Hunt vows to bring down borrowing and reduce debt

Tax cuts are needed irrespective of who wins the next election Brian Monteith

Yousaf’s ‘Tory-free Scotland’ is a threat to democracy and freedom Brian Monteith

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The state of NHS dentistry is not just about teeth - but life and death too Willie Rennie

Clever use of social media was credited by some with helping Barack Obama win the 2008 US presidential election (Picture: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP via Getty Images)

The human touch, not social media algorithms, wins elections

The amount of education people receive can have a dramatic effect on their health (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Staggering health benefits of education highlight the folly of populist politics

There is increasing cost pressures on universities in Scotland - but what does this mean for places?

How does the SNP's free university tuition policy work and can it survive?

Rishi Sunak labelled 'squatter' after downplaying chance of spring election

A photo issued by the Local Government Association showing damage to a school built with RAAC. Credit: LGA

Seven Scottish private schools found to contain dangerous Raac concrete

Minister for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Angus Robertson in the main chamber at the Scottish Parliament

Independent Scotland in EU would face 'issues' with UK cross-border trade

Edinburgh Council's SNP group leader Adam Nols-McVey

SNP remains the party of workers - Adam Nols-McVey

Alex Cole-Hamilton, the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats

Scottish Liberal Democrats remove job advert offering less than living wage

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton

Tax on internet giants 'should be trebled to boost mental health services'

SNP and Tories have reason to fear looming byelections as winds of change blow Christine Jardine

Like Ross County, Lib Dems are eyeing more ‘shock results’ David Green

Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Edinburgh University urged to take action as students graduate without results

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been spared an investigation as to whether she broke the ministerial code.

Suella Braverman will not face investigation over handling of speeding offence

It is reported that Mrs Braverman asked Home Office aides to help organise a one-to-one driving awareness course

Rishi Sunak declines to back Suella Braverman over speeding points allegations

Picture: PA

Ministers branded 'spectacularly unhelpful' amid deposit return scheme FOI row

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer making his speech to the Progressive Britain conference at Congress House (Pic: Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Keir Starmer warns Labour faces ‘dirty and nasty’ General Election campaign

The Debating Chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh - opened in 2004.

Scottish politics: Labour ahead of SNP on list vote in new poll

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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