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1. Rise of Reform ‘deeply concerning’, Scottish Tories say

   Reform are now the joint second largest party at Holyrood and have risen above the the Scottish Tories.

2. Liverpool vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and fan reaction

   Premier League weekend kicks off at Anfield

3. Sunderland vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest score, goal updates and fan reaction

   Bruno Fernandes out to equal Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne’s assists record

4. Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: All square at Anfield in frustrating draw

   Two huge teams playing well below their high standard

5. Chelsea player ratings vs Liverpool: Marc Cucurella thrives in attacking role

   Defender bombed down the flank to provide a new attacking threat

6. John Swinney wants Scottish Parliament to be ‘fully Farage-proofed’ by 2029

   His comments came the day after the SNP won 58 seats at Holyrood in what was the party’s fifth consecutive election victory.

7. Plaid Cymru will seek to form minority Welsh government, leader says

   Rhun ap Iorwerth said no Prime Minister ‘can cast Wales aside’.

8. Starmer pledges to offer more hope as he continues to resist calls to quit

   The Prime Minister said Labour needs to set out arguments about hope and the future.

9. HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission

   Royal Navy destroyer will be ready to join international initiative once hostilities cease between Iran and US-Israeli forces

10. Man United XI vs Sunderland: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League

    Michael Carrick ponders squad rotation with Champions League qualification sealed