Conservative bid to reduce number of MPs in Scotland branded ‘frankly astonishing’
A Dundee MP says it makes “absolutely no sense” to slash the number of Westminster seats in Scotland.
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Ian Paisley recall petition opens in Co Antrim
A petition which could unseat North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has opened.
Ian Paisley recall petition ‘about restoring trust in politicians’
A bid to force a by-election which could unseat North Antrim MP Ian Paisley is about restoring trust in politicians, one of his leading critics said.
North Antrim recall petition to open after Paisley suspension
The first recall petition – which could see a by-election held in North Antrim – is to open today.
Ian Paisley faces suspension from Commons over Sri Lanka holidays
Democratic Unionist MP Ian Paisley is facing a 30-day suspension from the House of Commons after his failure to register two family holidays paid for by the Sri Lankan government.
Ruth Davidson calls on UK ministers to quit if they cannot back Theresa May’s Brexit plan
Tory ministers who cannot back Theresa May’s Brexit plan should quit, says Ruth Davidson.
RBS chief’s branch cull shows he ‘completely misunderstands’ Scotland
The branch-culling boss of RBS was accused of “completely misunderstanding” Scotland during a Commons clash with MPs.
MPs to rally against RBS plans to close 62 branches in Scotland
MPs will unite against Royal Bank of Scotland plans to close dozens of branches north of the border.