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Full list: All the Tory resignations from Boris Johnson's Government so far

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The Prime Minister apologised for giving former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher a top job despite knowledge of a previous complaint made against him.

LIVE updates as Boris Johnson fights for survival after wave of resignations
Boris Johnson has scrambled to replace two Cabinet roles after Rishi Sunak quit as chancellor on Tuesday, alongside Sajid Javid who resigned as health secretary. Follow live updates on the latest reaction and announcements throughout the day.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson admits he 'probably did' meet former KGB agent without officials

Boris Johnson appears to threaten snap election if Tory MPs try to oust him

Boris Johnson appears to threaten snap election if Tory MPs try to oust him

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson

PREMIUM Westminster sketch: It's comedy gold as dead parrot Johnson clings on to his perch

Prime Minister Boris Johnson

PMQs: Boris Johnson told to resign by Tory MPs as he tries to cling onto power

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross

Douglas Ross insists 'time is up' for Boris Johnson as he renews quit calls

Boris Johnson told 'the game's up' by Conservative chief whip - reports say

Sir Keir Starmer has criticised Boris Johnson for his handling of the Chris Pincher scandal

Starmer claims PM left with 'Z-list cast of nodding dogs' after resignations

Sajid Javid delivers his statement to the Commons today after resigning as health secretary yesterday.

'The problem starts at the top': Javid savages Johnson in Commons statement

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford

Updated Blackford fails to say if an imminent snap election would be 'de facto' Indyref2

Yousaf: Pledge to eliminate two year waits for NHS treatment by September

Yousaf: Pledge to eliminate two year waits for NHS treatment by September

James and Sandy Easdale

Easdale brothers reveal coffee drive-through ambitions

Evidence suggests previous Omicron infections provide limited protection again reinfection

One in five Covid cases are reinfections as virus spikes by 42 per cent in a week

Nadhim Zahawi hints at tax cuts as Chancellor insists 'nothing off the table'

Nadhim Zahawi hints at tax cuts as Chancellor insists 'nothing off the table'

Amended plans for £60m Filmhouse to be lodged

business briefing Amended plans for £60m Filmhouse to be lodged

Sir Keir Starmer rejects SNP bid to make next election a de-facto referendum

Sir Keir Starmer rejects SNP bid to make next election a de-facto referendum

Rishi Sunak quit as Chancellor on Tuesday.

Full list: All the Tory resignations from Boris Johnson's Government so far

There has been talk that Boris Johnson wants a rethink on the planned hike in the main corporation tax rate
Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA

PREMIUM Ian McConnell: Will Tories do the right thing on VAT, this time?

SNP policy convener Toni Giugliano

PREMIUM SNP policy chief demands party fights snap election as 'de facto' Indyref2

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Iain Macwhirter

Iain Macwhirter: The Greased Piglet has finally been nabbed – or has he?

Alison Rowat: BBC/Sky leave Minister red-faced as lobster treatment dispensed

Lesley Riddoch: Brexit will be the key factor in an independence referendum

Brian Taylor: Indyref2 – is it now a question of when rather than if?

Neil Mackay: The break-up of this marriage will be no more than unionists deserve

We should not ignore benefits of eating meat for both public health and rural Scotland

Kevin McKenna: A memo to unionists: get ready for the return of Project Fear

Sport

Nick Kyrgios powers into Wimbledon semi-finals with straight-sets win

Nick Kyrgios powers into Wimbledon semi-finals with straight-sets win
Nick Kyrgios is just one match away from a place in the Wimbledon final after steaming past Cristian Garin in straight sets.

Ange Postecoglou names Celtic line-up for SC Wiener Viktoria friendly match

Ange Postecoglou names Celtic line-up for SC Wiener Viktoria friendly match

Gordon Reid reveals how wrist injury left his chances of appearing at Wimbledon hanging by a thread

Gordon Reid reveals how wrist injury left his chances of appearing at Wimbledon hanging by a thread

Newcastle United complete signing of Kilmarnock starlet Charlie McArthur

Newcastle United complete signing of Kilmarnock starlet Charlie McArthur

Rangers to pay tribute to late Andy Goram with minute's silence as funeral arrangements confirmed

Rangers to pay tribute to late Andy Goram with minute's silence as funeral arrangements confirmed

Celtic star Cameron Carter-Vickers pinpoints footballing idols as an aspiring defender

Celtic star Cameron Carter-Vickers pinpoints footballing idols as an aspiring defender

Rangers set to clinch deal for PAOK striker Antonio Colak

Rangers set to clinch deal for PAOK striker Antonio Colak

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Business

James and Sandy Easdale

Easdale brothers reveal coffee drive-through ambitions

Amended plans for £60m Filmhouse to be lodged

Amended plans for £60m Filmhouse to be lodged

The Macallan distillery

Scotch whisky distiller toasts strong rebound in sales and profits

Opinion

Martin Hannan

Why a Scotland victory over Argentina is there for the taking - Martin Hannan

Martin Hannan Why a Scotland victory over Argentina is there for the taking - Martin Hannan

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson

PREMIUM Westminster sketch: It's comedy gold as dead parrot Johnson clings on to his perch

Scott’s View, overlooking the valley of the River Tweed (Prisma Bildagentur/UIG via Getty Images)

Rosemary Goring: A stir of echoes awoken as Scotland forges new paths

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Sir Keir Starmer speaking at the Centre for European Reform in London, where he ruled out rejoining the EU or the single market if Labour comes to power

PREMIUM Iain Macwhirter: Why the SNP will be rejoicing at Starmer's hard Brexit line

Has Sir Keir Starmer caused Anas Sarwar a major problem with his hard-line stance on the EU?

Letters: Starmer has written a suicide note on behalf of Scottish Labour

A computer-generated image of how a nuclear fusion plant could look. Picture: UK Atomic Energy Authority

Letters: We should not fall for nuclear spin. Let's look to fulfil our green energy potential

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US president Joe Biden chats with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during a COP26 reception held last autumn at Kelvingrove Museum and Gallery in Glasgow.

PREMIUM David Clark: An independent Scotland can be a global leader

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SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford

PREMIUM Stuart Waiton: Virtue signalling witch-hunt of Blackford and Grady is truly pathetic

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Yemeni families receive flour rations and other basic food supplies in March this year. Photo Saleh Al-Obeidi/ AFP via Getty Images.

PREMIUM Julia Calvert: Would Scotland have a role in helping the world's poor?

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Arts, Entertainment, Life & Style

Avril Paton's Window in the West

Poll: What's your favourite Scottish painting? Vote here.

Framed. (Canva)

What is today's Framed? July 6 movie hints and answer

What is today’s Wordle? July 6 hints (PA)

What is today’s Wordle? July 6 hints

A woman listening to music on her headphones. Credit: Canva

What is today's Heardle? July 6 song hints and answer

A woman thinking. Credit: Canva

What is today's Quordle? July 6 word puzzle hints and answer

Fortnite update: Epic Games releases full list of changes in v21.20 update. (PA)

Fortnite update: Full list of changes due today including new battle pass

Toby Carvery fans fume as roast dinner chain axes lamb on Sundays. (PA)

Toby Carvery fans fume as popular Sunday item axed from menu

Business

James and Sandy Easdale

Easdale brothers reveal coffee drive-through ambitions

Amended plans for £60m Filmhouse to be lodged

business briefing Amended plans for £60m Filmhouse to be lodged

The Macallan distillery

Scotch whisky distiller toasts strong rebound in sales and profits

There has been talk that Boris Johnson wants a rethink on the planned hike in the main corporation tax rate
Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA

PREMIUM Ian McConnell: Will Tories do the right thing on VAT, this time?

Luxury homes on castle estate come to market

business briefing Luxury homes on castle estate come to market

The head of Sainsbury’s said financial pressures on households ‘will only intensify’

Sainsbury’s shoppers shifting to own-label products

The Scottish firm's senior team

Scottish law firm acquires English player

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Ange Postecoglou names Celtic line-up for SC Wiener Viktoria friendly match

Ange Postecoglou names Celtic line-up for SC Wiener Viktoria friendly match

Celtic vs SC Wiener Viktoria: How to watch pre-season friendly

Celtic vs SC Wiener Viktoria: How to watch pre-season friendly

Why a Scotland victory over Argentina is there for the taking - Martin Hannan

Why a Scotland victory over Argentina is there for the taking - Martin Hannan