Russian president proposes replacing Shoigu, who has been defence minister for years, with Andrei Belousov Vladimir Putin is to remove Sergei Shoigu as defence minister …
Announcement comes after Swinney is sworn in as seventh first minister ‘for everyone in Scotland’ Kate Forbes, the former finance secretary who stepped aside last …
Swinney may be only candidate after withdrawal of Graeme McCormick Speaking on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme, Maria Caulfied was unable to explain how …
Swinney’s says he wants to ‘unite SNP and unite Scotland for independence’ as his leadership announcement puts pressure on Kate Forbes Swinney has confirmed he …
Swinney has won backing of several senior cabinet members and SNP’s Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn John Swinney is expected to announce that he will run …
Solomon Islands lawmakers have chosen former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manale as the new prime minister of the South Pacific island nation that has grown closer …
Greens co-leader says SNP will have to do deals with anti-independence Tories unless it keeps his party on side ‘There is despair’: fears for Scotland’s …
SNP leader, who was facing two confidence votes, announces resignation after one year in post UK politics – latest updates Humza Yousaf has announced he …
SNP and Scottish government go through second leadership crisis in less than 18 months UK politics – latest updates Humza Yousaf has announced that he …
Decision to step down could come within next day as SNP leader faces no-confidence vote at Holyrood Humza Yousaf is considering quitting as Scotland’s first …
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described domestic violence as a national crisis after thousands rallied around the country against violence toward women
Tory minister Chris Philp has revealed why he appeared to mix up Rwanda and the Democratic Republic Of Congo on Question Time, sparking backlash online.
SNP leader says he will fight next week’s no-confidence vote at Holyrood and take party into general election UK politics – latest updates Humza Yousaf …
Chris Philp gets confused over neighbouring countries when discussing government’s Rwanda deportation policy The policing minister, Chris Philp, appeared to confuse the countries of Rwanda …
Wang Yi says recent improvements in ties face ‘disruptions’ amid threats of sanctions over support for Russia’s defence industry China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, has …
Exclusive: Dmytro Kuleba hails US aid package but says allies need to increase arms production to help fight Russia Ukraine war – live updates Ukraine’s …
Member of parliament for Birkenhead between 1979 and 2019 has died after a period of illness, his family has announced The former Labour minister and …
Anthony Albanese responds to X owner who criticised Australian authorities demanding videos of a Sydney church stabbing be removed Australia’s prime minister has labelled X’s …
Government under pressure to respond to Cass review which questioned medical basis for prescribing puberty blockers There is no case for closing Scotland’s only clinic …
Treasury minister Gareth Davies says William Wragg will remain Tory MP while there is an investigation All our UK politics news Labour in Scotland have …
Exclusive: Chris Skidmore says restrictions on international students risk a funding crisis Analysis: from boom to bust on international students The Conservative party’s “scorched earth” …
Higher education minister will become taoiseach in April after shock resignation of Leo Varadkar Simon Harris will become Ireland’s youngest prime minister after the leadership …
Varadkar announces decision to resign as taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael party for ‘personal and political’ reasons Europe live – latest updates Leo Varadkar …
Watch live as Rishi Sunak faces Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, 20 March, ahead of his expected appearance before the 1922 …
Maria Caulfield warns of enforcement action after London Clinic launches investigation into security breach Staff at the London Clinic could face enforcement action, including fines …
Kevin Hollinrake says party would take further donations despite row over alleged remarks about Diane Abbott Andy Street, the Conservative mayor of the West Midlands, …