Labour faces a tough week in Scotland, Wales and England. Here’s why.
The party could see its worst result in 34 years, according to one academic
Scotland
SNP retain Scottish dominance as Tories and Labour clamour for second place
Polling predicts 67 per cent voter turnout, suggesting that political engagement remains high following the referendum
Kezia Dugdale pledges a ‘childcare revolution’ in Scottish Labour manifesto
Labour would raise taxes to fund education and childcare
Support for Scottish independence would increase only slightly post-Brexit
Sturgeon faces ‘tough decision’ as poll shows just 50 per cent would support independence if Britain left the EU
SNP launches ‘manifesto for the next generation’
Nicola Sturgeon promises increased investment in health, education and childcare if re-elected
Joblessness rising and wages stagnating
First unemployment increase since mid-2015 raises concerns about labour market slowdown
Scottish Labour is less popular than its policies – good news for the SNP
Meanwhile, Tory leader Ruth Davidson backs Scottish unions on Trident
Conservatives lead Labour (again) in Scotland
SNP projected to pick up two more seats than in 2011
Scotland has greater confidence in Tory leader than Labour leader
The divide is wafer thin, but the Scottish Conservatives could become the official party of opposition
Kezia Dugdale’s EU remarks expose Labour’s vulnerability on Scotland’s future
Tories and SNP pounce on Scottish Labour leader’s wobble on independence