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London prime property prices slide as wealthy sellers slash millions off homes
London's prime property market is experiencing a notable downturn, with luxury homeowners slashing millions off asking prices amid economic headwinds and tax changes.
Swinney calls on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland’s ‘right to decide’
First Minister John Swinney is calling on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland's right to decide its future in Parliament, setting up a high-stakes constitutional showdown.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders unite for self-determination
Political leaders across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have signed a joint memorandum asserting their right to self-determination and challenging Westminster control.
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland leaders sign joint call for Westminster change
Nationalist leaders from Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have united in Cardiff to demand sweeping constitutional reform and preparation for self-determination from Westminster.
Scotland Wales Northern Ireland sign independence pact
Nationalist leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland signed a joint memorandum in Cardiff demanding the breakup of the United Kingdom.
First Ministers to sign joint independence declaration in Cardiff
Political leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are gathering in Cardiff to sign a joint declaration calling for the right to hold independence referendums.
Holyrood committees reject Westminster call for Murrell case scrutiny
Three Holyrood parliamentary committees have officially declined a Westminster invitation to jointly investigate the Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal.
Labour doesn’t understand the meaning of the word ‘growth’
UK political discourse increasingly uses economic buzzwords to mask structural vulnerabilities, spanning local licensing disputes and national fiscal rules.
David Baines appointed parliamentary private secretary by Prime Minister Andy Burnham
St Helens North MP David Baines has been named parliamentary private secretary by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, tightening the premier's ties to the North West.
Westminster faces criticism as government described as a zombie parliament
Reports from Whitehall and the House of Commons suggest a hollowed-out executive branch lacking legislative ambition or central coordination. Analysts are questioning whether this institutional drift signals a decline in the post-war governing model.
It's about time Westminster cracked down on Holyrood
As constitutional relations hit rock bottom, political leaders and experts debate the future of the UK amid deepening friction between London and Edinburgh.
Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister and Labour Party leader
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, triggering a leadership contest as the UK prepares for its seventh prime minister in a decade.