Keir Starmer must make delivery of extra powers for Holyrood a 'top priority', says Labour MSP

Royal Mike Tindall - tipped to appear on this year’s I’m a Celebrity - reportedly blew £12,000 on booze as he celebrated his stag do.The former England rugby ace was spotted downing cans of beers and gulping wine from a carafe during the alcohol-fuelled celebrations in Florida. He was joined by ten friends on the wild holiday - which culminated with the heavy drinking session at LIV nightclub at the fashionable Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach. The five hour booze marathon came before Mike, 43, married Zara Phillips - the late Queen’s granddaughter.

Eddie Izzard has announced her intention to join the race to become the next Labour MP for Sheffield Central.The comedian, who has been a long-standing Labour supporter over the years, launched her campaign on Tuesday (October 11).“I’m standing to be the next Labour MP for Sheffield Central to support the city that supported me, to take the fight to the Tories and get Keir Starmer into Number 10,” Izzard said in an announcement video.This comes after current MP Paul Blomfield confirmed in February he would be standing down at the next election, which is scheduled for January 2025, unless an earlier one is called.Labour ideals of fairness and equality have been at the core of my life. I’m standing to be the next Labour MP for Sheffield Central to support the city that has supported me. Please join me, in taking on this great challenge.https://t.co/aVjaLLga9LFor Sheffield.

Richard Madeley only returned to Good Morning Britain yesterday after a two-month break and it hasn't taken long for him to ruffle viewers' feathers. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Wednesday (October 12) alongside Susanna Reid bringing the latest headlines, debates, and entertainment news to viewers.

Sonic the Hedgehog and Mario as she stars in her own fast-paced platform game, In Liz We Trust?Alongside the launch of titles such as FIFA 23, Overwatch 2 and The Last of Us Part 1, In Liz We Trust? has joined the recently released lists. The 8-bit platformer sees Truss stealing coins from British homes and delivering them to the City of London.It isn’t plain sailing for Truss though, as she faces the Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, Conservative party member Michael Gove, the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, as well as regional BBC journalists who are all determined to stop her succeeding.

Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of using "dangerous language" as she took a swipe at the Conservatives.

Anas Sarwar has claimed a Keir Starmer Government would hit "reset" with Nicola Sturgeon’s administration.

Nicola Sturgeon has accused Liz Truss of "ranting" about her opponents during the Prime Minister's speech to the Conservative party conference today.

Embattled Scots Tory leader Douglas Ross has insisted Holyrood should not be handed any new powers.

Amid a chaotic week in UK politics, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham dropped a strong hint that he would look to run for a third term in office.

Labour Party conferences over recent years have not been the happiest of environment's, but the party has ended this one in a buoyant mood. With the Tories under increasing pressure after their mini-budget caused economic volatility to say the least Labour looked to show itself as a serious party ready for government.

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to establish a publicly-owned 'Great British Energy' company within Labour's first year of power. If the party wins the next General Election the Labour leader said he would kickstart an energy revolution which 'powers up all parts of the country'.

Scotland would benefit from 100,000 jobs and £8 billion of green investment under Keir Starmer’s plans for a new state-owned energy company, Labour has claimed.

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid had to interrupt an interview and tell a guest off for being 'rude' in an awkward clash.

Labour has surged to its largest lead over the Conservative Party in more than decades, according to the latest opinion poll. Sir Keir Starmer will be buoyed by promising polling for Labour as he accuses the Tories of losing control of the economy and vows to get the UK "out of this endless cycle of crisis".

Two former Scottish Labour leaders have warned their party against a continued focus on more powers for Holyrood.

A tribute to the late Queen and a rendition of the national anthem passed without incident at the opening of the Labour conference in Liverpool.

Sir Keir Starmer has accused the Government of 'gambling with people's finances and mortgages' with its 'casino economics'. Speaking before his party's annual conference in Liverpool the Labour leader said Prime Minister Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng had shown their 'true colours' with their raft of tax cuts that mainly benefit the wealthy.

Sir Kier Starmer believes the death of Queen Elizabeth has "robbed" the UK of its "most steadying influence". The Labour leader has reflected on the impact the death of the monarch at the age of 96 has had and can understand why it has been so "acutely felt", and he believes the way the nation has come together in grief has been "heartening". He said: "It was when I had the honour of attending the Platinum Jubilee celebrations this year that I began to reflect on what the Queen’s reign has meant for our country.

A trade union headquartered in Salford is facing possible industrial action from some of its own staff in a dispute over pay and working from home.

King Charles III has confirmed that the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will be a bank holiday as he was proclaimed King in a historic event. The new monarch, 73, has approved an order that the day of the late Queen's funeral will be a bank holiday in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. King Charles announced the news on 10 September during an Accession Council ceremony.