Ruth Davidson tops the list of new peers heading to the House of Lords as Boris Johnson attempts to heal Brexit wounds

last week when the Scottish Government were forced to perform a U-turn over the Nat 5 and Higher exam results the UK Government has also now caved into the pressure from outraged parents, pupils and teachers.

independence referendum pledge will be in the SNP's manifesto for the what she called the "most important" election in Scottish history. The SNP leader committed to offering indyref2 despite a clear and constant refusal by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to allow another vote on the constitution.

France in Scotland after 4am on Saturday will be required to quarantine for 14 days due to fears over rising numbers of coronavirus cases in the country.The move came after Boris Johnson said ministers would be "absolutely ruthless" in deciding on whether to impose the self-isolation requirement.The Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks & Caicos and Aruba have also been added to the quarantine list from 4am on Saturday.Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf confirmed the move will apply to Scotland

mums who created cheeky 'Buck Foris' kids clothing during lockdown to throw shade at Boris Johnson have raised thousands of pounds for charities - despite having never even met each other. Mums Katie Connelly, 36, and Emi Ozmen-Pendergast, 38, launched Dream On Playwear together at the height of the coronavirus pandemic after following each other on Instagram.Between them Katie, a freelance stylist from Edinburgh and Emi, from Stamford, Lincs, have more than 40,000 followers thanks to their

Nicola Sturgeon to attend UK cabinet meetings. The idea was floated by cabinet office minister Michael Gove as a way of dampening support for Scottish independence by showing that Holyrood was being listened to at Westminster on issues regarding Scotland.

coronavirus and the need for another lockdown, Tony Blair has warned. He has urged Boris Johnson to appoint a Minister with sole responsibility for testing and said that without a vaccine or an effective treatment, mass testing is the only way to control the spread of Covid-19.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerCousin Bruce Morrow, the New York radio DJ whose long career reaches from the Beatles at Shea Stadium through satellite radio, is leaving SiriusXM after one last show on Saturday night.The 84-year-old Morrow will depart the SiriusXM ’60s on 6 channel, but vows he is not retiring. He referred fans to his Facebook page for updates on his next move.Cousin Brucie (real name Bruce Meyerowitz) has been a giant of New York radio since the 1950s.

Boris Johnson “is not going to be the person who saves the Union” just days after the Tory leader flew into Scotland in the wake of polls showing rising support for independence. The former Labour leader also suggested a revival in his own party's fortunes under Keir Starmer had so far not stretched to north of the Border.

Ruth Davidson has claimed Unionists should have "put the boot in" following the 2014 independence referendum. The former Scottish Conservatives leader said there should have been a more aggressive approach to nationalism in the aftermath of the landmark vote, which saw support for the SNP surge.

Nicola Sturgeon in a series of hilarious videos. Elizabeth Caproni has recreated versions of Melania Trump, Katie Price and Lorraine Kelly but it's her Nicola Sturgeon impressions that has got the whole of Scotland talking.In her most recent video 'Nicola' tells fans that during lockdown she learned a new instrument to go with some song lyrics she has been writing.She says: "During lockdown I've had the opportunity to learn a new instrument it's called the cajon.

Boris Johnson cannot deny an IndyRef2 if the SNP win a majority of seats at Holyrood at next year's election, Ian Blackford has warned.The Nationalist MP hit back at the Prime Minister after he used a flying to visit to the north of Scotland to once again rule out the prospect of another referendum on independence.Blackford claimed Johnson would be a "democracy denier" if he refused to engage with SNP demands.The Prime Minister insists the issue of independence was settled at the 2014 referendum

Janey Godley has taken swipe at Boris Johnson for not visiting Glasgow during his trip to Scotland. The Prime Minister is visiting Scotland today to thank the military and emergency services for their role in responding to the coronavirus crisis pandemic.

independence and slammed for letting down the vital whisky industry in an embarrassing start to a campaigning visit to Scotland.The Prime Minister hoped to mark a year in his role as Tory party leader by meeting military personnel in a flying visit north and promoting the UK’s role in tackling coronavirus.He also wanted to show the Union is "stronger that ever" despite polls suggesting support for Scottish independence increased on his watch.Shortly before he arrived on the short visit, First

Keir Starmer in the House of Commons today in the last head-to-head encounter before the summer recess. The Prime Minister is expected to be probed by the Labour leader on the long awaited Russia Report into interference in elections in the United Kingdom which was published yesterday.

a visit to Scotland tomorrow to talk up his dream of a bridge to Northern Ireland. He will also urge Cabinet colleagues to be more "vocal" in Scotland about the UK Government's role in the economic recovery from coronavirus.