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Shane Love is WA's new opposition leader, as Libby Mettam takes over Liberal party leadership

On a seismic day in WA politics, both the state's National and Liberal parties choose new leaders.

ABC News

Labour amendment seeks to protect striking workers from being unfairly dismissed

Critics argue that the planned Bill, aimed at ensuring minimum levels of service during strikes, lacks proper parliamentary scrutiny

Wales Online

Sunak remains under pressure after Zahawi sacking

The Prime Minister fired the Conservative Party chairman early on Sunday morning, following an ethics inquiry.

The Independent UK

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Greens say they will not cross picket lines when Holyrood staff strike

Members of the PCS union are taking part in industrial action on February 1.

The Independent UK

Labour and unions launch fresh attack on minimum service levels Bill before vote

Labour said ministers have admitted the Government has had no contact with the International Labour Organisation about the Bill.

The Independent UK

'Nadhim Zahawi's lack of an apology shows the arrogance of a wealthy Tory'

Rishi Sunak today sacked Conservative Party chair Nadhim Zahawi after weeks of revelations about his tax affairs but the 55-year-old MP is yet to apologise

Daily Mirror

Tories engulfed by sleaze as Rishi Sunak branded 'weak' over Nadhim Zahawi sacking

Rishi Sunak dithered for a fortnight and then finally fired the Conservative Party chairman for breaking ministerial rules seven times

Daily Mirror

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'Rishi Sunak is clearly out of his depth and couldn’t run a bath let alone Britain'

Rishi Sunak, who marks 100 days as Prime Minister this week, and "unpopular" Boris Johnson are proving why the "Conservative Party’s unfit to govern," argues associate editor Kevin Maguire

Daily Mirror

No House dissolution yet

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he will not call for the dissolution of the House of Representatives yet despite having the legal grounds to do so after two amended organic laws for holding elections took effect on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Tory MP Lee Anderson compares government to ‘band on the Titanic’ in migration row

A Tory MP compared the Government to the “band on the Titanic” over its attempt to tackle illegal migration, according to leaked WhatsApp messages.

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak must defy Brexit ‘puritans’ to get protocol deal, top lawyers warn

Exclusive: Former EU court lawyers warn that the ongoing row damages UK’s reputation as a negotiating partner

The Independent UK

Tory MP compares government to ‘band on the Titanic’ in leaked messages

Lee Anderson suggested any civil servants blocking efforts to stop small boat crossings may have committed ‘treason’

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s government hit by Nadhim Zahawi scandal with more ministers facing questions

Rishi Sunak now faces pressure over the position of other Cabinet ministers following the sacking of Nadhim Zahawi

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak under pressure after sacking Nadhim Zahawi over tax storm

PM’s judgment in question as Zahawi fails to apologise after inquiry finds breaches of ministerial code

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UK prime minister fires Conservative Party chairman over tax controversy

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired Nadhim Zahawi, the chairman of the Conservative Party, citing “serious” breaches of ethics rules after revelations about Zahawi's tax affairs made his position untenable.

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson thought to be planning move to Oxfordshire

Exclusive: Sighting of ex-PM looking at schools fuels speculation he may run for former seat of Henley at next election

The Guardian - UK

Paul Hannon obituary

Other lives: Long-serving politician who served on various local councils for the LibDems and Labour

The Guardian - UK

Nadhim Zahawi saga is blow to Rishi Sunak’s bid to rebuild trust

PM acted swiftly after receiving adviser’s report but there was little in it he could not have found out a fortnight ago

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An uphill battle for Chris Hipkins

Elliot Crossan argues that the idealistic vision Jacinda Ardern espoused of a kind, empathetic and fair society is possible – but not with a less-inspiring new leader

The Guardian - UK

Sunak’s sitting on the sidelines is penny wise and pound foolish in uncertain times

PM needs to unfreeze from headlights of dire UK economic position and partner business in boosting investment

The Independent UK

Nadhim Zahawi: The chancellor who took one too many chances

Profile: Nadhim Zahawi, the man who came to the UK without a word of English and ran to be the next prime minister, by Sean O’Grady

The National (Scotland)

Vote for independence would count as vote to rejoin EU, Angus Robertson says

Robertson has said there would not need to be a second referendum seeking views on an independent Scotland rejoining the EU

The Guardian - UK

In full: the letters between Nadhim Zahawi, Rishi Sunak and his ethics adviser

What was in the letters sent between the prime minister, the former chancellor and Sir Laurie Magnus

The Independent UK

Zahawi timeline: How the former minister’s tax controversy played out

The MP ultimately paid a political price for a tax bill linked to his shares in YouGov, the polling firm he founded.

Daily Mirror

Nadhim Zahawi's 'snivelling and graceless resignation letter shows his true character'

Rishi Sunak has finally sacked Nadhim Zahawi from the Cabinet amid a row over his tax affairs - The Mirror's Jason Beattie says it lacks any apology or contrition despite several ministerial code breaches

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