Amanda Bland, Member of the Scottish Parliament for Reform Scotland, has resigned from the party, choosing to sit as an independent. This departure reduces Reform Scotland's representation at Holyrood, making them the third-largest group, now with one less MSP than Labour.
Péter Magyar, set to become Hungary's next Prime Minister, has stated he would tell Vladimir Putin to cease the conflict in Ukraine should the Russian leader initiate contact. This follows his Tisza party's significant victory, ending Viktor Orbán's long tenure.
The Liberal Democrats have called on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to investigate Nigel Farage's role in promoting a "2m cryptocurrency purchase, raising concerns about potential market abuse.
The agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has been paused indefinitely due to US President Donald Trump withdrawing his support. Foreign Minister Stephen Doughty confirmed the setback, attributing blame directly to the US President.
