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Michael Marra elected Scottish Labour leader with 63% of vote

Michael Marra has been elected leader of Scottish Labour after defeating Joe Fagan by 4,266 votes to 2,485, taking charge of the party following its worst Holyrood result of the devolution era.

By Charlotte Mercer • 19 September 2026 • 3 min read

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Government confirms national Digital ID programme has been cancelled

The Government has formally confirmed that its national Digital ID programme, proposed legislation and mandatory right-to-work element will not proceed, although several separate digital identity services will continue.

Charlotte Mercer • 19 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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UK formally backs Falklands businesses after Argentina submits tougher sanctions bill

The UK Government has pledged its full support to businesses connected with the Falkland Islands after Argentina submitted legislation designed to strengthen sanctions against companies, individuals, shareholders and suppliers.

Charlotte Mercer • 19 Sep 2026 • 4 min read

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Chancellor presses EU not to shut British firms out of “Made in Europe” scheme

Chancellor John Healey is making the case for British manufacturers to be covered by the EU’s proposed Made in Europe industrial rules during finance-minister talks in Dublin. No agreement has been reached.

Charlotte Mercer • 18 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

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Russia summons UK diplomat and warns British facilities in Ukraine could be targeted

Russia has summoned the UK’s chargé d’affaires in Moscow over British military aid to Ukraine and issued a conditional warning about alleged British facilities used for strikes on Russian territory.

Charlotte Mercer • 18 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

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Lords warn BBC Charter must secure funding as licence fee numbers continue to fall

A Lords committee has warned that the next BBC Charter must put the broadcaster on a sustainable financial footing as licence numbers fall and debate continues over reforming the licence fee.

Charlotte Mercer • 18 Sep 2026 • 5 min read

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Chiltern Railways to enter public ownership this Sunday with 25 extra daily services promised

Chiltern Railways will move into public ownership on Sunday 20 September, becoming the sixth operator transferred under the Government's rail programme, with 25 extra daily services planned from December.

Charlotte Mercer • 18 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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Labour gains Walkley from Greens in Sheffield Council by-election

Labour has regained Walkley from the Green Party in a Sheffield Council by-election, with Hannah Cawley winning 53.4% of the vote just four months after Labour lost the seat.

Daniel Whitmore • 18 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

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Conservatives gain Wreake Valley from Greens in Charnwood Council by-election

The Conservatives have gained Wreake Valley from the Green Party in a Charnwood Borough Council by-election, with Reform UK finishing second.

Daniel Whitmore • 18 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

SNP

SNP gains Avondale and Stonehouse in South Lanarkshire Council by-election

The SNP has gained the Avondale and Stonehouse seat on South Lanarkshire Council after Leigh Payne was elected at stage nine, with Labour second and Reform UK third on first preferences.

Charlotte Mercer • 18 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

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British Steel taxpayer cost tops £500m as MPs demand Government set out its plan

The Public Accounts Committee says more than £555m had been provided to British Steel by June and taxpayers continue to spend around £1.3m a day, while MPs demand a credible long-term plan.

Charlotte Mercer • 18 Sep 2026 • 4 min read

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Michael Marra elected Scottish Labour leader with 63% of vote

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Government confirms national Digital ID programme has been cancelled

UK formally backs Falklands businesses after Argentina submits tougher sanctions bill

Chancellor presses EU not to shut British firms out of “Made in Europe” scheme

Russia summons UK diplomat and warns British facilities in Ukraine could be targeted

Lords warn BBC Charter must secure funding as licence fee numbers continue to fall

Chiltern Railways to enter public ownership this Sunday with 25 extra daily services promised

Labour gains Walkley from Greens in Sheffield Council by-election

Conservatives gain Wreake Valley from Greens in Charnwood Council by-election

SNP gains Avondale and Stonehouse in South Lanarkshire Council by-election

British Steel taxpayer cost tops £500m as MPs demand Government set out its plan

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