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Daisy Cooper
@daisycooper· Liberal Democrats· Aug 3, 2026

With every new revelation, Reform UK and Nigel Farage look more and more like a bunch of grifters who believe it’s one rule for them and one rule for everyone else.

independent.co.uk
Bridget Phillipson
@bridgetphillipson· Labour Party· Aug 3, 2026

Nigel Farage has been desperately trying to dodge scrutiny for months. He can’t run from the truth forever though – the net is closing in.

independent.co.uk
Lucy Powell
@lucypowell· Labour Party· Aug 3, 2026

That’s not a coincidence — it’s a consequence. It’s his legacy.

independent.co.uk
Monica Harding
@monicaharding· Liberal Democrats· Aug 3, 2026

The government cannot claim to be empowering women and girls around the world while pushing on with immoral and strategically illiterate aid cuts.

independent.co.uk
Andrew Mitchell
@andrewmitchell· Conservative Party· Aug 3, 2026

These figures lay bare the appalling effects of these cuts and the damage to the most vulnerable as well as to Britain’s reputation.

independent.co.uk
Sarah Champion
@sarahchampion· Labour Party· Aug 3, 2026

The Trump administration has politicised maternal and sexual health. Not only has it dramatically cut funding, it has also orchestrated a chilling effect on other donor countries.

independent.co.uk
Thomas Kerr
@thomaskerr· Reform UK· Aug 3, 2026

Cease using devolved budgets for overseas aid and instead focus exclusively on delivering high-quality public services and value for taxpayers

thenational.scot
Thomas Kerr
@thomaskerr· Reform UK· Aug 3, 2026

The provision of overseas aid is primarily the responsibility of the UK Government

thenational.scot
Jenni Minto
@jenniminto· Scottish National Party· Aug 3, 2026

It is time for the UK Labour government to take their heads out of the sand and press Ofcom into finally holding the Royal Mail to account for this unacceptable level of service.

thenational.scot
Jenni Minto
@jenniminto· Scottish National Party· Aug 3, 2026

The decision to sell off the Royal Mail by Westminster was short-sighted and neglectful.

thenational.scot
Jenni Minto
@jenniminto· Scottish National Party· Aug 3, 2026

Year on year the service provided by the Royal Mail continues to diminish – the damage done to this vital service impacts those in rural communities hardest.

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Gillian Mackay
@gillianmackay· Scottish Green Party· Aug 3, 2026

The Welsh FA is right to withdraw support for him, and Scotland should be next.

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Gillian Mackay
@gillianmackay· Scottish Green Party· Aug 3, 2026

Under his watch, Fifa has repeatedly put money, power and politics ahead of supporters and the values that football is supposed to represent.

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Seamus Logan
@seamuslogan· Scottish National Party· Aug 3, 2026

Through a fresh start with independence, every single civil servant paid for by Scottish tax payers will be dedicated to the prosperity and people of Scotland.

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Seamus Logan
@seamuslogan· Scottish National Party· Aug 3, 2026

To be tasked with ‘strengthening and sustaining the Union’ is a tall order itself never mind watching the days go by in the most redundant office on these islands.

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Seamus Logan
@seamuslogan· Scottish National Party· Aug 3, 2026

Thank goodness Anas Sarwar is heading south to boost morale.

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