Category: UK News

Humza Yousaf, the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has called for patience and unity in his party’s pursuit of independence. Speaking at the SNP’s annual conference in Aberdeen, Yousaf urged party members to focus on building a clear and sustained majority in favour of leaving the UK, rather than seeking an immediate shortcut… Continue reading Can the SNP's independence plan change the union's future?

On Sunday, thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators participated in a rally in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The demonstration started at Writers Square and proceeded along Royal Avenue to the city hall, lasting approximately two hours. The event included a series of speeches from representatives of groups such as the Northern Ireland Council for Racial Equality, ICTU, Unison, and Jews… Continue reading Pro-Palestinian protest attracts thousands in Belfast city centre

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Hundreds of people gathered outside the Houses of Parliament in London to mourn the loss of life following Hamas’ attack on Israel. The Palestinian militant group launched an unprecedented attack on 7 October, killing at least 1,300 people and taking scores of hostages. Since Israel launched retaliatory air strikes, more than 2,300 people have been… Continue reading Vigil for victims of Hamas attack held in London

The Scottish National Party (SNP) has voted overwhelmingly to back a plan by Humza Yousaf to use the next UK general election result as a means to push for a second independence referendum. The revised strategy was adopted during the party’s annual conference in Aberdeen, with the plan predicated on the SNP winning a majority… Continue reading SNP backs Humza Yousaf's Scottish independence plan

Following his arrest at a pro-Palestine march in London on Saturday, a 67-year-old man has been charged with intentionally causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress, according to the Met Police. The man is alleged to have made racist comments towards people gathered in Whitehall and a police officer. The accused will appear at Westminster… Continue reading Man charged over racist comments at pro-Palestine rally

A group of eight people were left stranded on Worm’s Head, a tidal island located off Gower, after the high tide cut them off from the mainland. Two of the students who attempted to wade ashore to Rhossili were injured, suffering from bleeding and bruising. Seven members of the group were later rescued by RNLI… Continue reading Worm's Head: Warning after students stranded by high tide

A signal points fault at Euston station in London led to the complete shutdown of all lines, resulting in major travel disruption. While the problem was rectified after its discovery at 10:40 BST, National Rail has advised travellers to expect delays of as much as 90 minutes and cancellations, with consequential disruption anticipated until 15:30… Continue reading Euston station: Major train disruption after signal failure

The US ambassador to the UK, Jane Hartley, has stressed the importance of a sitting government to encourage US investment in Northern Ireland. In an interview with the BBC’s Sunday Politics, Hartley said she would encourage DUP leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, to do what he can to return to Stormont. The DUP walked out of… Continue reading US ambassador says political stability key for Northern Ireland investment

Humza Yousaf, the Scottish National Party’s (SNP) Justice Secretary, has said he believes an independence referendum should be held “tomorrow” as he shifted his preferred strategy for obtaining one. Yousaf said a majority number of seats, at least 29, in a general election would be needed to justify negotiations for a referendum, as opposed to… Continue reading Humza Yousaf signals change in independence strategy