Keir Starmer says toppling Humza Yousaf as First Minister will be a goal of his Labour Government

The Scottish Government has failed to persuade a rebel local authority to drop its plan to increase council tax.

Ice–T has hit out at Keir Starmer after the rapper fell for a fake online interview with the Labour leader.On Wednesday (March 6), the parody X/Twitter account Women For Wes – named after Labour politician Wes Streeting – shared a section of an interview allegedly given by Starmer.In the caption, WFW wrote: “Labour leader Keir Starmer is facing backlash online after criticising Ice-T (@FINALLEVEL) in a magazine interview, describing the Law & Order star as ‘corrosive’ and someone whose online conduct may encite [sic] his followers to ‘seriously hurt’ others.”The politician was asked in the spoof article to provide an example of a public figure he found “corrosive” to society, particularly young people. He responded: “Ice-T.”The faux Starmer continued: “My son is fifteen.

King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, Harry, 39, caught an urgent flight out of Los Angeles International Airport to London and went to see his ailing father, 75. The father and son meeting reportedly lasted for under an hour, and Harry spent just 24 hours in the country before returning back to his wife, Meghan Markle, 41, and their kids Archie, 4, and Lilibet, 2, in California.

A heartfelt tribute has been paid to BBC Scotland news journalist Nick Sheridan who has died suddenly aged just 32.

People for its Wednesday cover story.The comment comes one day after Middleton’s name was listed on the official UK Army website as leading the annual review of soldiers at Horse Guards Parade in London on June 8, following her January abdominal surgery. However, her office at Kensington Palace said the army hadn’t consulted them about her appearance.Middleton’s name has now been removed from the website.Details on Middleton’s surgery have remained private, with the palace stating that it was “successful.”“It is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery,” the statement said in January.

John Williams composed for his most famous cinematic hero, Indiana Jones. “As I often remind John, his music follows me everywhere I go — literally,” Ford says.

SNP Finance Secretary Shona Robison will hold showdown talks with the two local authorities that are snubbing her call for a council tax freeze.

One of Scottish Labour's rising stars has revealed that she was "raised by the SNP".

The Labour Party have slammed George Galloway as 'only interested in stoking fear and division' after he cruised to victory in the Rochdale by-election.

It was a contest marred with controversy. And the drama did not stop - even after the results were declared.

Big change on Masterpiece’s popular drama Miss Scarlet and the Duke.

The mother of Emma Caldwell has asked Humza Yousaf "what are you waiting for?" as she called for a public inquiry over the investigation into her daughter's murder.

absence at a memorial for his late godfather, King Constantine of Greece, has continued to fuel speculation.Several royal experts have weighed in on if the public should be worried about the Prince of Wales’ non-appearance at St George’s Chapel on the Windsor estate Tuesday.The answer? Probably. Kensington Palace said William, 41, had to skip the service due to “personal reasons.” No other cause was given at the time.Some speculated it was due to his wife, Kate Middleton, who is recovering from an abdominal surgery she underwent last month.However, the palace provided an update in the same statement noting that she was “doing well.”Royal biographer Phil Dampier gave some insight to Daily Mail about William’s last-minute absence.

Humza Yousaf has defended his Government's record on housing as it prepares to slash spending on building affordable homes.

Humza Yousaf has been urged to ditch a “devastating” £190million housing cash cut in this week’s Scottish budget amid soaring rents and a homelessness emergency.

The SNP is set to heap pressure on Keir Starmer by challenging Labour MPs to vote for a ban on arms sales to Israel.

Good Morning Britain's Richard Arnold has revealed the date that presenter Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley will be joining This Morning. Ben bid a teary farewell to GMB on Friday, 23 February, after it was confirmed he would join the team at This Morning alongside Cat to present the morning show from Mondays to Thursdays.

Prince William has reportedly told his close friends that Prince Harry won't be accepted back into the royal fold anytime soon. It's thought the Prince of Wales doesn't think his brother, or his wife, Suits actress, Meghan Markle can be "trusted," due to their turbulent history within the monarchy. King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer earlier this month and will be slowing things down in terms of his responsibilities and public duties while he undergoes treatment.

Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer considered quitting after a by-election defeat, a new book about the politician claims. A loss to the Tories in May 2021 meant the County Durham constituency turned blue for the first time since it was created in 1974.

Anas Sarwar has shared that he felt "feeling sorry" for Nicola Sturgeon when she stepped down as first minister.