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Published 1 hour ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The Scottish Greens said there would be no alterative to a single issue general election on independence if formal consent for indyref2 is not granted. Co-leader Patrick Harvie said it would be the only option if both Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Supreme Court block the request. Opposition parties have criticised the strategy and its timing. It comes after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last week proposed holding a referendum on 19 October 2023. The UK government said it would examine the first minister's proposals, but stressed that its position that "now is not the time" for another referendum had not changed. It has also said that it is "clear" that the constitution is reserved to Westminster. Scottish independence: 19 October 2023 proposed as date for referendum Is there a mandate for an … [Read more...] about Scottish independence: Greens back general election route to indyref2

Parents have resorted to dipping into their children ’s savings to afford to pay for the soaring cost of household bills , a poll has found. According to a survey for The Telegraph , Britons are lifting £8.5m a day from their children as the sprialling rate of inflation - which recently hit a 40-year high - continues to top up already sky-high domestic costs. The poll revealed that families had withdrawn almost £300 on average from their children’s savings so far this year. It found a third of the 2,000 people questioned had raided their children’s funds this year and suggested a total of £1.4bn has been withdrawn so far. Almost a quarter said they had extracted the funds to pay for increasingly expensive food shops, one in four said they had done so to help pay for exorbitant energy bills, while 6 per cent said they used their children’s savings to pay for travel. More than a quarter said they had either reduced the amount they were keeping aside for … [Read more...] about Parents dipping into children’s savings to pay soaring bills, poll finds

Pennsylvania Republicans have rallied behind a celebrity former TV host and political neophyte, choosing a charismatic convert to conservatism over a rival who espoused a purer form of the party’s modern doctrine. The above sentence could have been written in 2016, when Donald Trump defeated Senator Ted Cruz in Pennsylvania’s presidential primary on his way to receiving the GOP nomination. But tonight it’s a description of Mehmet Oz, America’s favorite living-room M.D., who has finally won the Keystone State’s Republican nomination for Senate with help from the former president. Oz narrowly topped the financier David McCormick after McCormick unexpectedly conceded in the middle of a statewide recount. Oz now faces John Fetterman, the progressive lieutenant governor who defeated Representative Conor Lamb for the Democratic nomination despite suffering a stroke four days before the May 17 primary. Trump was two-for-two in his Republican endorsements in Pennsylvania, as … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Becomes the Land of Oz

The Florida Governor is the biggest threat to the former President’s run for a Republican nomination if he chooses to enter the race. The highly expected announcement is thought to happen from Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago mansion on Palm Beach, which has become a hub for a campaign launch with a council of advisors already assembled. Related articles Man dies in M4 police incident Thick black smoke billows into sky as huge fire breaks out in London The strategic decision to launch the 2024 campaign from Florida is considered to be an opportunity for Mr Trump to outshine DeSantis on his own turf. Current data from GOP voters in New Hampshire shows the two rivals are almost equal in support with De Santis at 39 percent and Trump with 37 percent. The former President’s concerns about facing his opponent were highlighted in a interview where he said: “I don’t know if Ron is running, and I don’t ask him. “It’s his prerogative. I think I would win.” … [Read more...] about ‘Laying the groundwork!’ Trump weighs up announcement on 2024 amid pressure from DeSantis

ITV debate: Audience laugh at Corbyn's four-day week proposal Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Last month at the SNP 's annual conference, party members voted overwhelmingly in favour of a four-day working week by a margin of 1,136 votes to 70, calling on the Scottish Government to launch a review of working practices in Scotland, including the “possibility of a four-day week”. But currently, employment law is still controlled by Westminster, meaning any policy aimed at reducing working hours could only be introduced if the SNP, currently led by Nicola Sturgeon , is successful in gaining independence for Scotland. Trending A resolution at the … [Read more...] about SNP driving Scotland towards ‘£2.5BN economic calamity’ with ‘ludicrous’ 4 day work week

Brexit: Jack Straw warns of impact on Scottish nationalism Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The SNP are plotting to exploit any chaos that erupts from a no deal Brexit by charging forward with an illegal referendum vote. Nicola Sturgeon is under pressure to hold an informal referendum on independence if Boris Johnson continues to refuse to grant a legal vote to Scotland. Former foreign secretary Jack Straw told LBC this morning that these plans will be sped up if the UK fail to reach a Brexit deal by the end of December. Trending He warned that a no deal Brexit may break up the UK, as time runs out before the end of the transition period. Mr … [Read more...] about Nicola Sturgeon ‘to exploit no deal’ as SNP plots to defy No10 with breakaway referendum

Max Verstappen delivered a strong response to his recent critics by completing a practice double for the Canadian Grand Prix . Verstappen’s crash last time out in Monaco marked his fifth big mistake from six rounds, and he arrived in North America threatening to “headbutt someone” following a series of questions about his accident-prone campaign. But the 20-year-old Dutchman topped the time sheets in both sessions in his Red Bull at a sun-drenched Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as he allowed his driving to do the talking. Recommended Defined by unfulfilled promises, Alonso now stands at a crossroads Verstappen finished 0.130 seconds clear of Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen with championship leader Lewis Hamilton half-a-second off the pace. Sebastian Vettel, who trails Hamilton by 14 points in the title race, was fifth in the order. Hamilton fears he will not be in contention for the victory this weekend after his Mercedes team failed to bring a scheduled … [Read more...] about Max Verstappen lets his driving do the talking in Canada

JASON DORDAY/STUFF Health Minister Andrew Little and Associate Health Minister (Māori Health) Peeni Henare have formally launched two new health entities at AUT in Manukau, south Auckland. There are “grave concerns” for the future of the health workforce and “urgent” action is needed to address the staffing crisis , a surgeons' group says. The Association of General Surgeons has sent an open letter to Health Minister Andrew Little, saying the staffing shortfall is “profoundly reducing” doctors’ ability to deliver care. President Dr Rowan French, said both acute and planned surgeries in public hospitals had been reduced as a result. “Most hospitals are already close to, or at over 100% occupancy. This cannot be dismissed as ‘just a winter problem’, as a number of hospitals were at 100% occupancy in January.” READ MORE: Covid-19 Australia: Nurses say military is needed to alleviate Victoria's hospital crisis Covid-19: 100 more emergency doctors needed to deal … [Read more...] about ‘Grave concerns’ for future of health workforce amid staffing crisis