Mr Hepburn stepped down after being accused by former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross of physically and verbally assaulting him.

Scotland’s young people “can’t afford a third decade of the SNP”, Labour deputy leadership hopeful Bridget Phillipson has said. Speaking during a campaign trip to Scotland on Sunday, Ms Phillipson ...

The UK has recognised Palestine as a state, acknowledging all the legal rights and obligations of statehood, and “expecting the State of Palestine to abide by previous commitments entered into by the ...

Peace activists in Israel have hailed the planned recognition of a Palestinian state, calling for an end to the war and the release of hostages.

A 32-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder was bailed on Sunday while the investigation continues.

The Liberal Democrats historically opposed the idea of introducing state-sanctioned identity cards when it was suggested by the Blair government.

The mayor of London has said he is “indifferent” to Donald Trump and has “more important things to worry about” after the US president claimed he asked that Sir Sadiq Khan was not at events during his ...

Anti-racism campaigners have staged a counter-demonstration outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers in Falkirk. Stand Up To Racism activists were among those taking part in the Aye Welcome ...

The mayor of London has said a one-day trial banning traffic from part of Oxford Street marks “the day the fight back began to rescue this street”.

Sir Keir Starmer believes the international community has a moral responsibility to act in order to keep the hope of long-term peace alive.

The SNP has appointed former MP and council leader Callum McCaig as its new chief executive. He takes over the role from Carol Beattie who is stepping down from the post with immediate effect, due to ...

John Stapleton’s former Daybreak colleague Kate Garraway has led the tributes to her “dear friend and journalistic hero”. The veteran broadcaster, who presented on programmes including the BBC’s ...