Here's what's happening in politics across the UK, Scotland and North-east today.Scottish ParliamentNo business. Responses to portfolio questions we flagged on Wednesday can be found here. UK ParliamentNo relevant Chamber business. Aberdeen City CouncilNo business. Aberdeenshire Council Today’s business includes a meeting of the Aberdeen City Region Deal Joint Committee. The meeting agenda can be viewed here. Funding/Consultations/News: UK Government sets out blueprint to transform UK – The UK government’s Levelling up white paper will set out an ambitious blueprint to improve lives and expand opportunities across the whole United Kingdom. More information can be found here.