Major concerns
In an unprecedented move that will see a former prime minster go against the current prime minister John Major has vowed to do everything he can to stop a no deal Brexit. Major, who is a vocal critic of a no deal Brexit and the suspension of parliament said, “I promised that, if the prime minister prorogued parliament in order to prevent members from opposing his Brexit plans, I would seek judicial review of his action.”
Ruthless Tories
Ruth Davidson, leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party has resigned as leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party citing family reasons. Davidson, who had been leader of the Scottish Tories since 2011 and was instrumental in re-branding the once toxic party to becoming the official opposition in 2016 will be a big blow to the party and a hard act to follow.
Rebel Rebel
Following the announcement that the prime minister has been authorised to suspend parliament the remain alliance or as some have come to call it the “rebel alliance” have ramped up efforts to stop this from happening in the hope of enacting legislation to curb the governments ability to suspend parliament, with many critics arguing that the suspension of parliament transcends party politics and undermines British democracy.
Liberal Democrats hold Shetland
Beatrice Wishart, the Liberal Democrat candidate won the Shetland by-election with a majority of 1, 837. In her acceptance speech, Ms Wishart said Shetland has once again rejected Scottish nationalism and shown that it has not been taken in by the bullying tactics," she said.
"My work will start on Monday to get the Scottish government to take action on its empty promises for fair ferry funding, to improve nursery provision, mental health care, broadband - the key strands of my positive campaign for Shetland."