The former Scottish first minister and SNP leader gambled on a breakaway new party and lost. Is this the end?

Boris Johnson hosts Taoiseach Micheal Martin at Chequers later, days after the Ballymurphy inquest.

A judicial review into part of the Brexit deal has been brought by unionist political leaders.

The SNP's Annabelle Ewing and Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur will share the position at Holyrood.

Ray Connolly, a first-time councillor in West Northamptonshire, was treated for Covid in March 2020.

Ian McCord, who had hoped to be West Northamptonshire Council leader, faces a bullying allegation.

Alison Johnstone was elected to the politically neutral role as MSPs returned to Holyrood after the election.

The government publishes a bill aimed at abolishing the five-yearly general election rule.

The LCC delegation that met Lord Frost included representatives of paramilitary groups.

However there were signs of a recovery in March with trade increasing.

The UK's Brexit Minister Lord Frost says the current NI Protocol cannot be sustainable for long.

Instead of the normal pomp and pageantry, this year saw ceremonial aspects pared back due to coronavirus.

The Conservatives strike a post-election deal to form a joint administration at Colchester.

New laws on housing, animal welfare and elections feature in the government's plans for next year.

French vessels have until 1 July to prove they meet post-Brexit rules, Jersey's government says.

The monarch attended the State Opening of Parliament, a month after the death of her husband.

Howard Quayle will not seek re-election to the House of Keys at September's general election.

The head of the appointments watchdog says they should declare their work for up to 10 years after leaving office.

David Lloyd wins after voters' second choices were included when no candidate polled more than 50%.

Difficulties in getting British exports through Irish ports ease but complexities remain.