What just happened? Let me take you through it hour by hour….. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Andy Burnham is calling for a 'new politics' - my Friday briefing has a few thoughts on how to tackle escalating aggression in public life www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Really enjoyed chatting to our brilliant books writer @emmaloffhagen.bsky.social for this First Edition on the rise of romantasy fiction and what it tells us about modern dating www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Here she is! The fabulous @hettieobrien.bsky.social is joining myself and Michael Segalov writing our daily newsletter First Edition - today she's written about MPs vs mega-donors www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

As Hillsborough Law passes its final stages in the Commons, here's my Tuesday briefing on how we got here www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

First Edition this morning takes you under the bonnet of the story that's dominated this week's news www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Some thoughts from me on the Treasury and Ed Miliband... www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

I would really like it if it didn't rain for one day of the Scottish school summer holidays. Just one day

Does this look like terrorism to you? My Monday briefing on the first anniversary of the proscription of Palestine Action www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

This is a precise and thoughtful must-read (as usual) from @danigaravelli.bsky.social on uncomfortable truths for the SNP after Peter Murrell's sentencing www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

I still find it boggling that both Burnham and Streeting announced their Labour leadership plans via X, a platform that has relentlessly undermined the party

This comes from a place of love: Manchester is not The North. Manchester is The Middle. Thanks for reading

Tuesday briefing: Inside Shabana Mahmood’s new UK asylum reforms www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Helpful reminder to those living outwith Scotland: we're now two and a half hours into the long school summer holidays. If you know people who may be affected by this, please be kind to them

Thursday briefing: Why EU​-Taliban talks have sparked outrage among Afghan women ​ www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Delighted to have won the news category of the @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social Media Awards for my reporting on Glasgow's response to Reform UK and their attacks on the city's asylum population

On the plus side that’s the first goal Scotland has conceded in the entire tournament 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

So befuddled by the early start I forgot to post this here: link to sign-up below for further coverage of Labour leadership hijinks straight to your inbox every weekday morning www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Tuesday briefing: How the UK’s military spending row exposes Starmer’s defence dilemma www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

A timely reminder from @danigaravelli.bsky.social that neighbourhood and the people who live in them can show leadership when it comes to social cohesion without waiting for political leaders to show us how www.heraldscotland.com/news/2619226...

First Edition, Taylor’s version www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

"All of us can shape the atmosphere around us" - what we can do to make our streets safer at a time of rising tensions www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Now with ALT text - I made it to the opening night of Design and Disability @vadundee.bsky.social last week; planning to write about it for the Guardian’s First Edition newsletter. Let me know your thoughts on in/accessibility below or [email protected]

I made it to the opening night of Design and Disability @vadundee.bsky.social last week; planning to write about it for the Guardian’s First Edition newsletter. Let me know your thoughts on in/accessibility below or [email protected]

Tuesday briefing: Is a social media ban in the UK enough to help protect young people? Is spoke to Dan Milmo about UK government plans to take on big tech www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

This is a fascinating read from Lauren Almedia - Britain’s wealthiest families can avoid millions of pounds in inheritance tax by investing in woodland www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Friday briefing: How Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have found themselves caught in an escalation without end www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

First Edition: How Henry Nowak’s ​death has been twisted into a rallying cry for the far right www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

If you’ve not signed up yet, here’s my first First Edition newsletter, on the impact of the Mandelson saga beyond the Westminster bubble www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

I love this story from @hannahalothman.bsky.social about how the enduring friendships formed between Durham miners and the local LGBT+ community during the 80s strikes now overcame Reform's funding cuts www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

“Journalists and activists need to take stock too. Until we all stop dividing the world up into good guys and w**ks, we are going to be stuck in a groundhog day of shabby, tribal politics” @danigaravelli.bsky.social is brilliant on the Murell fallout www.heraldscotland.com/news/2615250...

This is a wonderfully crafted read from Nesrine, highly recommended

“We’ll get through this” Trans community and inclusive businesses and services respond to EHRC guidance www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

"All black British people are expected to take note, for fear of equally stepping out of line" Must-read from @afuahirsch.bsky.social on the hounding of Misan Harriman www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

John Swinney appoints new majority women cabinet - Politics Live UK www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

"The reality is that even the brave cannot emerge unscarred" @juliettegarside.bsky.social on why we need to talk about misogyny when we talk about press freedom www.theguardian.com/membership/2...

It’s rare to interview someone who is willing to share so honestly and insightfully about the immense challenges they have faced after their time in the spotlight. So much admiration for Daniela.

I know this is The Forbidden Topic but here is the truth: cheap food in the US is generally bad and cheap food in the UK is generally bad. You can get EXCELLENT food in both countries but it tends to be expensive, urban or both. Good food cultures eg Italy have widespread cheap excellent food

Have seen enough of the thighs of potential Labour leadership challengers. Many thanks

Elsewhere: it's swearing in day for the new cohort of Scottish MSPs, including the highest number of newbies since Holyrood began - UK politics live www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

They're all - still - waiting for Wes Streeting to launch a leadership challenge.

The new Holyrood cohort begins by voting for its presiding officer - choosing the SNP’s Kenny Gibson, a candidate many hope will not only keep charge of a potentially fractious chamber but stand up for members in dealings with the parliament administration

Some days, its advisable to put politcs on pause and write about a wandering walrus instead www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Politics live UK - does Andy Burnham's route back to the Commons wind through Dundee? @severincarrell.bsky.social reports on a Churchillian theory www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Morning all - I'm looking to speak to parents and teens who have concerns about the recent Higher Maths exam - get in touch here or via other contacts in bio

NEW UK firefighters called to one lithium-ion battery fire every five hours - these shocking figures collected by QBE insurers show the scale of this new hazard, as fire experts again call for greater public education and government regulation www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

“We’ve now entered a new era of politics where racism is in our parliament" Minority groups brace for surge in racism after Reform UK election gains - report with @nehagohil.bsky.social & Aamna Mohdin www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar warns other Scottish political leaders not to spend the next Holyrood parliament “shouting about Nigel Farage” - says his job is to ensure there is a credible opposition at Holyrood “that holds the SNP’s feet to the fire” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

John Swinney plans to work with the nationalist first ministers in Wales and Northern Ireland in a coordinated opposition to Labour’s policies on the cost of living and UK government spending www.theguardian.com/politics/202...