Westminster

George Madgwick, 37, has been charged with 12 counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, two counts of assault by penetration, two counts of making and one count of distributing indecent images of a child.

Reform UK councillor charged with 35 offences including 12 counts of rape

Reform UK councillor George Madgwick charged with 35 offences, including 12 rapes, after allegations involving four victims in Portsmouth and Wales.

European Union flags wave in front of the Berlaymont Building, the European Commission's headquarters at night on January 30, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium.

European Union flags wave in front of the Berlaymont Building, the European Commission's headquarters at night on January 30, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium.

'You are not to blame': Top MEP says Europe knows Brexit wasn't Scotland's fault

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced changes to migrant settlement rules following opposition to her original proposals.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced changes to migrant settlement rules following opposition to her original proposals.

Adult social care

SNP accuses Labour of 'dancing to Farage's tune' over migrant settlement rules

City of Edinburgh Council

Police Scotland receive 300 calls after threatening messages sent to schools

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to employees during a visit to The King's Trust in Ancoats, Greater Manchester on Thursday

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to employees during a visit to The King's Trust in Ancoats, Greater Manchester on Thursday

Andy Burnham to offer John Swinney deal to 'hand more power to Scotland's regions'

Residents of the predominantly nationalist Garvaghy Road in the Co Armagh town applied for a judicial review of the decision by the Parades Commission to allow the parade along the road for the first time in almost 30 years.

Residents of the predominantly nationalist Garvaghy Road in the Co Armagh town applied for a judicial review of the decision by the Parades Commission to allow the parade along the road for the first time in almost 30 years.

Portadown residents lose latest legal challenge to Orange Order parade route

Orangemen make their way from Drumcree Church as police form a barricade to prevent them entering the Garvaghy Road.

Orangemen make their way from Drumcree Church as police form a barricade to prevent them entering the Garvaghy Road.

Northern Ireland

NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant bans Drumcree parade

SNP under fire over top rate tax

SNP under fire over top rate tax

SNP conference row looms over 'swift removal' of asylum seekers

Flags on Edinburgh's Calder Road were taken down under the cover of darkness.

Flags on Edinburgh's Calder Road were taken down under the cover of darkness.

City of Edinburgh Council

Inside the top-secret operation to remove anti-migrant flags under cover of darkness

People take part in a protest at Buchanan Steps in Glasgow in support of residents of Garvaghy Road in Portadown, Northern Ireland.

People take part in a protest at Buchanan Steps in Glasgow in support of residents of Garvaghy Road in Portadown, Northern Ireland.

Glasgow city centre

Glasgow protesters rally over Orange Order parade in Garvaghy Road dispute

Edinburgh's housing chief has called for a cash boost from the Scottish Government.

Edinburgh's housing chief has called for a cash boost from the Scottish Government.

City of Edinburgh Council

Edinburgh housing chief in plea for more cash amid 'tidal wave' of homelessness

Thomas McKay highlighted significant investment received by the firm.

Thomas McKay highlighted significant investment received by the firm.

Scottish company collapses and all staff made redundant

Mother of three Rachael Bews is campaigning for a change in the law to allow mothers paid breaks for breastfeeding

Mother of three Rachael Bews is campaigning for a change in the law to allow mothers paid breaks for breastfeeding

Mother petitions Parliament calling for paid breastfeeding breaks

A young girl holds an EU flag as the sun sets at Eaglesham Moor near Glasgow, Scotland.

A young girl holds an EU flag as the sun sets at Eaglesham Moor near Glasgow, Scotland.

Poll: Scottish Labour would hold onto most of its MPs if PM promises to rejoin EU

Council leaders clash over Glasgow bid to send homeless refugees to North Lanarkshire

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France Van Heel arrive for the Labour Party Conference

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France Van Heel arrive for the Labour Party Conference

Burnham warns masked immigration protests creating 'fear and intimidation' on streets

Orange men gather near Drumcree Church as police form a barricade to prevent them entering the Garvaghy Road, where members of the Orange Order were due to take part in the first return parade on the road for almost 30 years.

Orange men gather near Drumcree Church as police form a barricade to prevent them entering the Garvaghy Road, where members of the Orange Order were due to take part in the first return parade on the road for almost 30 years.

Scottish Greens demand answers over police deployment at Drumcree parade

Anti-immigration protest and counter-demo in Aberdeen.

Anti-immigration protest and counter-demo in Aberdeen.

Dozens attend anti-immigration protest and counter-demo in Aberdeen

Campaigners are calling for dedicated security funding for charities and frontline organisations facing alleged far-right harassment and intimidation in Scotland.

Campaigners are calling for dedicated security funding for charities and frontline organisations facing alleged far-right harassment and intimidation in Scotland.

Group behind anti-immigration protest in Glasgow post lengthy defence of Nazis

Ricky Bell, the new leader of Glasgow City Council

Ricky Bell, the new leader of Glasgow City Council

Affordable housing

New Glasgow council boss wants power to send homeless refugees to neighbouring towns

The party said the “independence dividend” would come as a result of the economic cost of Brexit.

The party said the “independence dividend” would come as a result of the economic cost of Brexit.

SNP claims independence could make every Scot £3,000 a year better off

Officers from Police Scotland at the home of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell and former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in April 2023.

Officers from Police Scotland at the home of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell and former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in April 2023.

Three Holyrood committees reject call for further scrutiny of party finances

King's Hospital School in Dublin is trying to attract students from Scotland and the UK.

King's Hospital School in Dublin is trying to attract students from Scotland and the UK.

Can Scotland learn lessons from Ireland's thriving lower-fee private school system?

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during a press conference at Royal Horseguards Hotel, in Westminster, central London.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during a press conference at Royal Horseguards Hotel, in Westminster, central London.

Reform UK officials step down amid claims of donation rules breach

Gordon Brown’s pointed verdict on honours weeks after Anas Sarwar peerage

City of Edinburgh Council has hit back at false claims online.

City of Edinburgh Council has hit back at false claims online.

Council hits out at 'entirely false' claims that refugees are prioritised for housing

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on whether mobile phones should be banned in schools

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on whether mobile phones should be banned in schools

For goodness sake, move with the times. Mobile phones can be a huge asset in schools

Business Minister Tom Arthur has called for a Scottish visa

Business Minister Tom Arthur has called for a Scottish visa

Minister calls for 'Scottish Visa' and more immigration to prevent workforce loss

The number of students coming from the EU has dropped (stock pic)

The number of students coming from the EU has dropped (stock pic)

SNP: Scotland’s universities ‘hammered’ by post-Brexit drop in EU students

Edinburgh could adopt an American-style 'sanctuary city' model, which restricts the use of local resources to asisst with immigration raids.

Edinburgh could adopt an American-style 'sanctuary city' model, which restricts the use of local resources to asisst with immigration raids.

City of Edinburgh Council

Edinburgh could become 'sanctuary city' in response to 'aggressive' Home Office raids

Queen Elizabeth 'abhorred' Ian Paisley and his politics says former Irish president

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage makes a statement to the media at the party headquarters in Millbank, central London.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage makes a statement to the media at the party headquarters in Millbank, central London.

Clacton by-election

Farage wins in Clacton as police dispute ‘credible threat’ claim at count

Scottish Labour

Anas Sarwar defends moving to House of Lords amid Scottish Labour infighting

Shettleston Housing Association

Shettleston Housing Association

Immigration tensions leave social housing staff facing ‘unacceptable’ threats

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

SNP says written constitution must include method for leaving union

Audrey Dempsey, left, co-founder of Glasgow No.1 Baby & Family Support Service, Picture: Colin Mearns

Audrey Dempsey, left, co-founder of Glasgow No.1 Baby & Family Support Service, Picture: Colin Mearns

Reform councillor slammed for speaking at event by group that 'openly praised Hitler'

Edinburgh faces property challenge

Edinburgh faces property challenge

Poll finds Scots ‘massively overestimate’ refugee numbers amid 'disinformation'

Anas Sarwar cartoon

Anas Sarwar cartoon

Today's cartoon is on the story of Anas Sarwar getting a seat in the House of Lords

Falkirk's Labour MP Euan Stainbank celebrates with the SNP's Broughty Ferry MP Lara Bird at the final whistle

Falkirk's Labour MP Euan Stainbank celebrates with the SNP's Broughty Ferry MP Lara Bird at the final whistle

England football

Tory 'embarrassment' jibe as SNP celebrate England's World Cup defeat in Westminster

Anti-racism campaigners oppose a rally in Glasgow

Anti-racism campaigners oppose a rally in Glasgow

Glasgow MP warns asylum hotels are fuelling intimidation and violence

Almost half of Scots want immigration reduced, according to new research

Clacton by-election

Offord says rivals 'feart of Farage' as parties boycott Clacton by-election

Nigel Farage has triggered a by-election.

Nigel Farage has triggered a by-election.

Welcome to Nigel Farage's one-man political circus over £5m gift row

British Army soldier from 3 Rifles carrying a single-rotor helicopter style Ghost drone.

British Army soldier from 3 Rifles carrying a single-rotor helicopter style Ghost drone.

Scots defence industry 'can benefit' from closer EU UK security co-operation

The EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano meeting First Minister John Swinney.

The EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano meeting First Minister John Swinney.

Ambassador warns of post Brexit drop in EU students at Scots universities

Cameron Barracks in Inverness

Cameron Barracks in Inverness

Plans to host asylum seekers in Highland barracks axed over key legal point

I met Andy Burnham in Manchester - and this is what he is like

European Union flags wave in front of the Berlaymont Building, the European Commission's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

European Union flags wave in front of the Berlaymont Building, the European Commission's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

Poll: UK would now vote to rejoin the EU after Brexit regret

A European Union flag in front of Big Ben, as Remain supporters demonstrated in Parliament Square, London, in June 2016 to show their support for the EU.

A European Union flag in front of Big Ben, as Remain supporters demonstrated in Parliament Square, London, in June 2016 to show their support for the EU.

'Complacency, naivety': Why the Remain campaign lost the 2016 referendum

A new study has revealed that Scotland is almost £30 billion a year worse off as a result of Brexit.

A new study has revealed that Scotland is almost £30 billion a year worse off as a result of Brexit.

Brexit has made Scotland almost £30 billion a year worse off, study finds

Admiral Grigorovich

Admiral Grigorovich

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

Ministry of Defence says Russian warship fired warning shots to avoid collision

A young girl holds an EU flag as the sun sets at Eaglesham Moor near Glasgow, Scotland.

A young girl holds an EU flag as the sun sets at Eaglesham Moor near Glasgow, Scotland.

EU expert gives verdict on European attitudes to Scotland ten years after Brexit vote

Stephen Flynn says the manifesto commitments 'defy economic sense'.

Stephen Flynn says the manifesto commitments 'defy economic sense'.

Freedom of movement 'would have profound benefit to Scotland’s economy'

Former Bosnian refugee Sabina Kadic-Mackenzie commemorating White Armband Day.

Former Bosnian refugee Sabina Kadic-Mackenzie commemorating White Armband Day.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian war refugee recounts persecution that led to White Armband Day