Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigned ahead of a potential no-confidence vote, less than two years after becoming Scotland's first non-white and Muslim leader. [ more ]
Simon Harris Is About to Become Ireland's Youngest Leader. Who Is He?
Simon Harris dropped out of university to take a political job and is now set to become the youngest head of government in Ireland at age 37.
Harris's rise to power comes at a challenging time for his party, Fine Gael, due to stagnation in polls and competition from left-wing parties like Sinn Fein. [ more ]
Mark Drakeford: a steady operator thrust into the spotlight by Covid
Mark Drakeford won friends across the UK and became Wales's most recognisable first minister thanks to his careful handling of the Covid crisis.
Drakeford has presided over some eye-catching policies but has faced criticism for failing to address long NHS waiting times and improve Wales's education performance. [ more ]
Keir Starmer attempted to calm criticism over his comments about Margaret Thatcher by acknowledging the terrible things she did.
Starmer insisted he is no fan of Thatcher and disagrees with some of her actions, particularly the damage she caused to communities, especially in Scotland. [ more ]