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Health Secretary Michael Matheson after it was revealed the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body would investigate his data roaming bill. Pic: Getty Images

No confidence motion in SNP MSP

Andy McDonald, the MP for Middlesbrough, has been suspended by the Labour Party after he used the phrase “between the river and the sea” during a speech at a pro-Palestine rally at the weekend.

Labour MP suspended over speech at pro-Palestine rally

Lothian Buses has thrown the area a lifeline but it's a case of use them or lose them.

Use them or lose them

Alistair Strathern gives his victory speech in Mid Bedfordshire. Credit: Getty

By-election latest: Labour wins Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire

The volunteers running Tamfourhill Community Hub are unhappy at the lack of support from Falkirk Council during the handover process. Pic: Scott Louden

Heating system issues for community hub

Sir Keir Starmer giving his speech in Liverpool. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer promises to build 1.5m houses in five years

Keir Starmer is interrupted by a heckler. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer Labour conference speech crashed by protester

Councillor Laura Murtagh resigned from the SNP in the summer. Pic: Falkirk Council

SNP lost committee seats

Councillor Paul Garner has announced he is standing for selection as the SNP's Falkirk Westminster candidate . Pic: Falkirk Council

Councillor wants to be next SNP MP for Falkirk

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office

Edinburgh City Chambers, where the alleged rule-breaking party took place

Labour already treating City Chambers like a hotel - John McLellan

The Labour Party has confirmed that Alan Haworth died on holiday in Iceland on Monday morning - Credit: Gov/Wiki

Labour politician Lord Alan Haworth dead at 75

Plans have been announced to increase the council tax on properties banded E to H by up to 22.5 per cent (Picture: Shaun Wilkinson)

It’s time to scrap the council tax, not increase people’s bills - Richard Leonar...

Keir Mather. Credit: Getty

Johnny Mercer launches attack on Keir Mather - what was said

Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters who demand ‘no more U-turns’ from Labour leader

Watch: Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters

Teachers promised £2,400 bonus by Labour to cap ‘mass resignations’

Labour plan to offer teachers £2,400 bonus to cap mass resignations

This weekend is the Great Get Together celebrating Jo's ‘More in Common’ values, seven years after her murder.

Husband of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox to remarry

Councillor Alan Nimmo brings "vast experience" to the planning committee. Pic: Falkirk Council

New member of planning committee

Glenda Jackson has died aged 87 (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Tributes paid to actress and MP Glenda Jackson who died aged 87

Tenants were not in favour of a scheme where they would pay for cleaning

Communal cleaning scheme rejected by tenants

Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended

Grangemouth High School’s swimming pool was one of four under threat of closure

Campaigners made waves to save school swimming pools - Richard Leonard

People are being invited to join in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the NHS

The NHS turns 75 next month

Swansea West MP Geraint Davies was suspended over inappropriate behavious allegations. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Female MP says she was warned to “watch out” for Geraint Davies

Hundreds of pupils could be affected but now the proposal is on hold. File pic.

Council delay decision on school bus policy

Hundreds of pupils could be affected if the recommendation is agreed. File pic.

Cutting school bus debate due

The official's proposal would have closed Grangemouth High's pool within months with others to follow

School pools saved from closure

The proposal would close Grangemouth High School 's pool within months with others to follow

School swimming pools could be saved

Grangemouth High School 's pool could be closed within months

Future of school swimming pools to be discussed

Falkirk councillors will hear the black box collections will be extended following the delay to DRS

Criticism of DRS communication

John McNally elected MP for Falkirk in 2015 being congratulated by Michael Matheson MSP and Angus Macdonald MSP.

MP John McNally marks eight years at Westminster

Labour MP Diane Abbott attends a Stand Up to Racism rally outside Downing Street. Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty

Diane Abbott has Labour whip withdrawn after “deeply offensive” letter

Housing issues have been exacerbated by external issues, including underfunding, according to the administration.

Housing crisis in West Lothian

Fly-tipping on a road off the B8022 near Slamannan

District now a 'fly-tippers' paradise' say Labour

The next general election is set to take place towards the end of 2024

Autumn 2024 outlined for next UK general election

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer publishes tax details

Former PM Boris Johnson leaving his home for the Commons Privileges Committee

Boris Johnson Privileges Committee: what we learnt from hearing

Boris Johnson will give evidence this week on whether he misled parliament during the Partygate scandal

Watch live as Boris Johnson faces MPs at Privileges Committee

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee

Mobile phone ‘Armageddon alert’ date set: UK primed for new public warning system siren test

‘Armageddon alert’: UK primed for mobile phone public warning siren

Eddie Izzard changes name to fulfil a dream she’s had for over 50 years - find out what to

Eddie Izzard changes name to fulfil lifelong dream

Councillor Cecil Meiklejohn said it was important to review decision making processes. Pic: Lisa Evans

Council to review committee structure

Rishi Sunak talks to local business leaders during a visit to a Coca-Cola factory in Lisburn, Northern Ireland yesterday (Picture: Liam McBurney/WPA pool/Getty Images)

New figures show 54% of people in the UK would vote to remain in EU

The council tax hike will impact householders across West Lothian, although there will be exemptions for some.

5.8 per cent council tax hike

Councillors heard that it is too expensive to pull together a report on the local bus service

No funds for bus report