Johnson ally warns ex-PM could face parliamentary ‘witch hunt’ over partygate Lord Greenhalgh voiced concern about the process the Privileges Committee would follow. The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023
Divisive Tory Lee Anderson warned to stay 'impartial' ahead of elections on new TV show Ranting Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson has been handed an hour-long Friday night show on GB News - but Ofcom warned he would have to promote all sides of political arguments ahead of May's local elections Daily Mirror · Mar 19, 2023
Why Andy Burnham was in the US on one of the biggest days for Greater Manchester Greater Manchester's leaders were on a tour of the USA when the details of a groundbreaking deal for the city-region were revealed Manchester Evening News · Mar 19, 2023
North Tyneside councillors unanimously support effort to ensure late shift workers get home safely North Tyneside councillors backed efforts to compel employers to provide safe transport home for night shift employees Chronicle Live · Mar 19, 2023
SNP in a 'tremendous mess' following row over membership numbers, admits party president Mike Russell, the SNP interim chief executive, said he had "no idea" why journalists were misled over party membership numbers. Daily Record · Mar 19, 2023
New SNP leader needs to 'rebuild Scotland's trust', says Michael Russell MICHAEL Russell, the SNP’s interim chief executive, has said the new party leader will need to “rebuild the trust” of Scotland as he admitted… The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2023
Decisions in SNP ‘taken by too few people’, Forbes concedes after Murrell quits The chief executive resigned with immediate effect on Saturday following a row over the party’s membership numbers. The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023
Kate Forbes insists she has 'full confidence' in process to elect new SNP leader The finance secretary claimed that decisions within the SNP had been made by "too few people" after long-serving chief executive Peter Murrell dramatically quit. Daily Record · Mar 19, 2023
Kate Forbes: We need to end 'abuse and vitriol' to turn No voters to Yes KATE Forbes has said that we have “lost respectful dialogue” when it comes to convincing No voters to vote Yes as she called for an end to… The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2023
Johnson will offer ‘robust defence’ as he fights partygate claims, says Dowden The former prime minister will appear before the Privileges Committee on Wednesday as MPs consider whether he misled Parliament. The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023
Boris Johnson battles for political life ahead of showdown Partygate grilling Former PM will hand over 50-page dossier to cross-party privileges committee The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023
Nottingham Conservative chairman rejects claim party is "in a mess" as elections row continues Nottingham's Conservative chairman says the party is "well placed" to fight May's elections but some local members say this claim is "delusional" Nottingham Post · Mar 19, 2023
Jeremy Hunt’s expansion of free childcare in England is too good to be true The budget announcement won’t benefit everyone and risks driving providers out of business The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023
Johnson to submit ‘bombshell’ defence dossier to MPs investigating partygate Boris Johnson will appear before the Privileges Committee on Wednesday as MPs consider whether he misled Parliament with his partygate denials Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023 If it’s growth the chancellor wants, here’s one suggestion: rejoin the EU Jeremy Hunt says the economy is his priority; but it and he are still really in thrall to the ideological blight of Brexit
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023 Voters back Labour on public services as unions blame Tories for ‘months of misery’ Poll shows just 17% of people back the Conservatives on public services against 43% for the opposition
The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2023 Social tariff for energy needed as squeeze becomes a debt crisis, charity says A CALL for a social tariff for energy to protect vulnerable households has been made following the Tory Budget last week.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2023 'Changing of the guard': SNP members react to shock resignations at top of party SNP members say there is “work to be done” to restore trust after the shock resignation of key figures – but that it is “definitely not”…
The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2023 What's the story of Mi-Voice, the firm running the SNP leadership ballot? IT’S a company which has run votes ranging from a Eurovision fan song contest to a Hollywood takeover of a football club.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2023 Peter Murrell resignation as SNP chief executive tops turbulent week SNP chief executive Peter Murrell yesterday resigned from his role in the face of mounting pressure within the party to step down following a row…
Daily Record · Mar 19, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon cleared Humza Yousaf of breaking ministerial code The First Minister has cleared Humza Yousaf of breaking the ministerial code during the SNP leadership contest.
Daily Record · Mar 19, 2023 SNP sex assault complainer calls on party to protect victims not alleged abusers There are calls for those who defended Jordan Linden after sex pest claims to be suspended and investigated, and for the SNP to get a grip on its sexual harassment policies
Daily Record · Mar 19, 2023 A catalogue of SNP lies led to the downfall of chief executive Peter Murrell The party repeatedly accused the Sunday Mail of making up claims about huge drops in party membership which turned out to be 100% accurate.
The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023 Tear down trade barriers with Europe, says Davey The Lib Dem leader will say Britain must rebuild relations with Brussels if the economy is to prosper.
The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023 Scots paying unacceptable price for Westminster failure on energy bills – SNP SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to U-turn on the decision to scrap the £400 energy rebate.