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SNP mocked over partial u-turn in media ban at leadership contest hustings

The SNP originally said the ban was to create a "safe space for members to ask questions", but the party has now indicated a very small number of journalists will gain access

Daily Record · Mar 1, 2023

Fall in support for independence must be 'a wake up call' | Yes Cymru

“These poll figures must be a wake up call for the independence movement"

Wales Online · Mar 1, 2023

8.5% council tax rise and three-weekly bin collections for Newport approved by council

There was widespread criticism of the 8.5% council tax rise during a cost of living crisis

Wales Online · Mar 1, 2023

George Osborne 'sorted out front page story at Matt Hancock's request'

FORMER Tory chancellor George Osborne was asked to arrange a front page story for Matt Hancock after the then health secretary contacted…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 1, 2023

London politics latest LIVE: Keir Starmer demands Covid inquiry report by end of year amid Hancock messages furore

Labour leader Keir Starmer has demanded the Covid inquiry release findings by the end of the year amid fresh criticism of former Health Secretary Matt Hancock over his pandemic response.

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

David Frost begrudgingly backs Sunak’s ‘bitter pill’ Brexit deal, as DUP split over support

Windsor deal ‘worth having, but isn’t taking back control’, says Boris Johnson’s Brexit negotiator

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

How to get around London during the strikes on Budget Day, as TFL, Aslef and RMT prepare to walk out

Strikes will mainly affect the Overground until Sunday.

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

Peer urges unionists to ignore ‘communal rhetoric’ in assessing Brexit deal

Paul Bew calls on people to respond to substance of Rishi Sunak’s revised Northern Ireland deal alone

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023

When are Tube and rail workers in the UK going on strike in March and April?

Tube workers will strike this month after the RMT’s Mick Lynch called for a wave of ‘sustained and targeted’ industrial action on the railways

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

Parents could get child benefit stopped if children skip school, says Michael Gove

The minister suggested the idea could be considered as part of a drive to restore 'an ethic of responsibility'

Chronicle Live · Mar 1, 2023