The amazing story of Mohammad Sarwar shows how Sturgeon can be defeated

The former Glasgow MP is now, astonishingly, Governor of Punjab, while his son is getting ready to attempt the revival Scottish Labour.

Why Conservatives should cautiously welcome fresh leadership for Scottish Labour

The party needs to reach parts of the pro-UK electorate that the Tories cannot. Under Leonard, it has signally failed to do so.

Henry Hill: MSPs concerned that Scottish Government spent tens of thousands ‘preparing’ witnesses

Also: Johnson and Gove set to meet to plot their pro-Union strategy as a Tory MSP defends to Nigel Farage’s new party.

Salmond’s sensational attack on Sturgeon threatens to tear the SNP apart

Were his allegations against Sturgeon are substantiated, she would probably have to resign, and damage to the broader Nationalist cause could be severe.

Will Holloway: The challenges awaiting Ministers and MPs as Parliament returns today

With Brexit done and vaccinations continuing, a major mission will be Johnson’s commitment to deliver levellling-up.

Why the Government is under pressure to confirm the date of the local elections

Moving them would require primary legislation, but despite bullish official pronouncements there is little certainty that we’ll be voting in May.

In 2021 the Union is in danger, but there is a way to ridicule and defeat the Nats

Much the best way to embarrass its members at Westminster would be to hail them as friends and fellow members of the Establishment.

Emergency proxies and postal votes: how the Government intends to ensure the local elections go ahead in May

As Wales and Scotland prepare to potentially delay them again, no such provisions are being made for England.

Amanda Milling: We’re delivering on our promises – and couldn’t do it without grassroots support

If not for your efforts on the doorstep and the endless nights of telephone canvassing, we would not have defeated Corbyn’s Labour Party a year ago.

Henry Hill: Sturgeon imposes a sweeping new lockdown as the Salmond scandal deepens

She has made a point of being ahead of Westminster when it comes to imposing new restrictions. But this only works if the measures are popular.

Henry Hill: Beneath its rosy poll ratings, time is catching up with the Scottish Government

Like the May Government, an electoral coalition built around an existential question is propping up a badly ailing political vehicle.

Alliance for Unity, the new movement which could give Galloway his next political life

He has a good eye for political openings, and Labour’s woes might have created a space for an avowedly left-wing, pro-UK figure.

Henry Hill: SNP abandon ‘economic case for independence’ as GERS reveals that they don’t have one

But with the Scottish Government’s ratings apparently impervious to its record, the real question is whether these damning figures will make any difference.

Henry Hill: Having called for Swinney’s head, Ross refuses to back Williamson over A Level fiasco

Also: Welsh Government back SNP in fight over post-EU powers; SNP loyalist appointed to head ‘independent’ inquiry as party muzzles MSPs; and more.

Henry Hill: Nationalists forced into u-turn on exam results as party divisions deepen

Also: Johnson makes ‘plea for the Union’ as he orders ministers to make more visits to Scotland and prevent the SNP taking credit for UK Government policies.