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Lawyer says independence is 'bigger than any individual' after Murrell arrest

A TOP lawyer who was part of the Yes campaign has insisted the arrest of Peter Murrell will not impact of people’s desire for an independent…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2023

Negotiating with mortal enemies was only way to secure peace deal – Lord Empey

The peer was one of the closest allies of UUP leader David Trimble in 1998.

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

DUP boycott could lead to end of Stormont Assembly, peer warns

Lord Reg Empey said Brexit had been a disaster for Northern Ireland

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

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Tory MP suspended after offering to lobby ministers for gambling investors

Blackpool South MP Scott Benton was stripped of the party whip after an undercover investigation found he was willing to leak information to a fake gambling company.

Daily Record · Apr 6, 2023

Government ‘extremely reluctant’ to introduce direct rule for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Office minister Steve Baker urged the DUP to end its boycott of the Stormont institutions.

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

Suella Braverman victorious in Battle of Waterlooville against fellow Tory MP

The Home Secretary beat backbencher Flick Drummond in the race to be selected as the candidate for the new seat In Hampshire created by constituency boundary changes

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2023

Labour opens up record lead over Tories in London

The results of the survey by YouGov mark Labour’s biggest lead since tracking began in 2010

Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2023

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Tory MP suspended after offering to lobby ministers for gambling firm

THE Tories have suspended MP Scott Benton pending an investigation into undercover footage of him offering to lobby ministers on behalf of…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2023

Police remain outside home after Peter Murrell released without charge

The 58-year-old was arrested then released on Wednesday in connection to a long-running Police Scotland investigation.

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

Tories turn on MP caught in gambling industry lobbying sting

Scott Benton has party whip suspended after undercover footage showed he offered to lobby for bogus firm

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

All the candidates standing in Stockport council local elections 2023 by ward

The people standing in wards including Bramhall North, Bramhall South & Woodford, Bredbury & Woodley, Bredbury Green & Romiley, Brinnington & Stockport Central, Cheadle East & Cheadle, Hulme North, Cheadle Hulme South, Cheadle West & Gatley, Davenport & Cale Green, Edgeley, Hazel Grove, Heald Green, Heatons North, Heatons South, Manor,…

Manchester Evening News · Apr 6, 2023

All the candidates standing in Manchester council local elections 2023 by ward

The people standing in wards including Ancoats and Beswick, Ardwick, Baguley, Brooklands, Burnage, Charlestown, Cheetham, Chorlton, Chorlton Park, Clayton and Openshaw, Crumpsall, Deansgate, Didsbury East, Didsbury West, Fallowfield, Gorton and Abbey Hey, Harpurhey, Higher Blackley, Hulme, Levenshulme, Longsight, Miles Platting and Newton Heath, Moss Side, Moston, Northenden, Old Moat, Piccadilly,…

Manchester Evening News · Apr 6, 2023

Minister slams fellow Tory MP Scott Benton as he loses whip for reportedly offering to lobby for gambling firm

A minister has angrily criticised fellow Tory MP Scott Benton who was secretly filmed appearing to offer to lobby ministers on behalf of gambling investors in exchange for money.

Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell released without charge amid ongoing police probe of SNP

Sturgeon said she had no prior knowledge of the arrest

Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2023

Would Margaret Ferrier's constituents remove her as their MP?

FORMER SNP MP Margaret Ferrier is facing a 30-day suspension from the House of Commons after breaching Covid rules during the pandemic.

Daily Record · Apr 6, 2023

Arrest of former SNP chief Peter Murrell was a troubling moment for Scotland

Record View says cops swooping on the Glasgow home of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon and her husband will have shocked the nation to its core.

Wales Online · Apr 6, 2023

Police failed to attend more than 45,000 burglaries in England in 2022, data shows

Freedom of Information request reveals an equivalent of more than 120 break-ins a day occurred without an officer visiting the scene

Wales Online · Apr 5, 2023

MP Scott Benton has Tory whip suspended after offering to lobby for gambling firm

Mr Benton offered a 'guarantee' to provide a copy of an upcoming gambling White Paper to undercover reporters posing as investors

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Wales Online · Apr 5, 2023

Braverman wins ‘Battle of Waterlooville’ in selection for new constituency

Home Secretary beats fellow Tory MP Flick Drummond to be nominated for proposed new seat under boundary changes

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Peter Murrell released without charge amid ongoing police probe of SNP finances

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell, the SNP’s former chief executive, was ‘released without charge pending further investigation’ on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

More than 45,000 burglaries go unattended by police in England, data shows

Some 75% of reported burglaries were closed without a suspect being identified, according to figures provided by 19 forces across the country.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Nigel Lawson taught me preparation needed to make radical change, says PM

Rishi Sunak wrote about the lessons he learned from the Tory former chancellor.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

MP Scott Benton has Tory whip suspended after offering to lobby for gambling industry investors

Chief Whip Simon Hart said Mr Benton was suspending pending an investigation

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Starmer promises specialist rape courts as he calls waits for victims ‘scandal’

Labour highlighted figures showing the rape victim drop-out rate doubling since 2015.

Manchester Evening News · Apr 5, 2023

MP Scott Benton secretly filmed 'offering lobbying services' in undercover sting operation

Mr Benton allegedly boasted about his personal access to top ministers as well as offering to leak confidential documents ahead of their publication

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