Yes, voters were angry at UK Labour – but the Scottish party failed to get the best out of Holyrood’s voting system.

The UK has had devolved governments since the late 1990s, which work alongside the Westminster Parliament. Different types of devolution are in place across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as ...

Immediately after the First World War home rule was supported by the Liberals and the burgeoning socialist movement. It was based on a desire for greater control of Scottish economic resources. By ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A memo recorded Sir Keir Starmer telling ministers to be prepared to make decisions even if it was against the wishes of a UK ...

The Scottish independence vote could have significant implications for aviation, including the reduction or elimination of Air Passenger Duty in Scotland. The break-up of the UK could offer both a ...

GLASGOW Scotland (Reuters) - The British government on Thursday pledged to grant Scots more autonomy if they vote to reject independence and stay a part of the United Kingdom. Scotland votes in a Sept ...

Unionists may want to consider another devolution referendum to secure decisive support for the Scotland Bill and end the ongoing manoeuvring towards independence, a leading political commentator has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Business minister Ivan McKee wants the UK Government to ‘reconsider’ proposals for freeports (Jane Barlow/PA) UK ministers have ...

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Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman has told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry she believed Scotland avoided a “VIP lane” for procuring personal protective equipment (PPE) due to devolution. Ms ...

A memo recorded Sir Keir Starmer telling ministers to be prepared to make decisions even if it was against the wishes of a UK nation's devolved government The prime minister has defended his approach ...