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Even without strong powers, mayors find a way to get things done

Anyone following the debate around Ontario’s proposed Bill 39, which would permit the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa to exercise “strong mayor” powers, may be under the impression that the leaders of these large Canadian cities have difficulty getting things done.

The Conversation

Pete Wishart reveals high and lows of 21 years on the SNP front bench

After fighting for Scotland’s independence on the SNP front bench since 2001, Pete Wishart has decided to move to the backbenches for the first…

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson makes £1m from speeches after leaving Downing Street

Former prime minister, who is still a sitting MP, travelled across globe in two months after stepping down

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MPs block SNP attempt to give Holyrood power to hold indyref2

THE SNP's attempt to amend the Scotland Act to allow Holyrood to hold indyref2 has been blocked by MPs.

The National (Scotland)

Ian Blackford: Westminster is ‘denying democracy to people of Scotland’

The SNP MP told the Commons: ‘It is the people of Scotland that are sovereign’.

The Independent UK

Rish! may be very good at being a tech bro, but he’s a terrible politician

As Sunak struggles to appear genuine or sound in control, the cheers as he enters the Commons are increasingly hollow

The Guardian - UK

These are the seven Robodebt issues put to Scott Morrison for 'consideration and comment'

The Robodebt royal commission saw seven matters put to former prime minister Scott Morrison for his "consideration and comment". Here's how he responded.

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How Labour can benefit from a principled stand in favour of electoral reform

Letters: Readers reflect on a Guardian editorial urging Labour to back proportional representation, and Gordon Brown’s commission

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson trousers £30k an hour for speeches while living rent-free off billionaire

The disgraced ex-Prime Minister may have broken his own Ministerial Code by accepting the £750,000 pay day too soon after leaving office

Daily Mirror

Independence support leads again as pollsters explain why Yes is ahead

SUPPORT for Scottish independence continues to lead in the polls, according to YouGov, but researchers don’t think it’s a direct result of the…

The National (Scotland)

Tory MP jeered after praising Scotland's 'positive record' on NHS and education

“WOW”. “What an argument”. “Did he not get the memo?” Those were the responses of the disbelieving SNP MPs ...

The National (Scotland)

King returns to Westminster Hall to commemorate mother’s lying in state

Around 250,000 people are believed to have filed past Queen Elizabeth’s coffin.

The Independent UK

Raab insists Bill of Rights still has Prime Minister’s backing

Dominic Raab was being grilled by the Joint Human Rights Committee on the controversial Bill, which he introduced during his first stint in office.

The Independent UK

West Lothian buses 'forced to change route' after being attacked by stone-throwing teens

A senior Labour councillor says constituents told him that buses had been removed from Blackburn following vandalism, and called on police to keep councillors better informed about serious incidents

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Natalie McGarry to appeal against embezzlement conviction and prison sentence

Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry is to appeal against her conviction and sentencing for stealing thousands of pounds from two political organisations.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Lord Provost 'outraged' after offensive vandalism of Tory group's door

The Lord Provost, Jacqueline McLaren, urged councillors to be respectful as she condemned the vandalism in the city chambers.

The Independent UK

Ex-MP McGarry to appeal against embezzlement conviction and prison sentence

She is currently serving a two-year jail term after being found guilty in May.

Newsroom.co.nz

Labour weighed down by political baggage

The long, slow polling decline of the Government suggests it has lost touch with voters - its primary task now is one of reconnection, says Peter Dunne

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Evening Standard

A grim day in the Channel – and the Commons

The House of Commons was suspended from 2.30 this afternoon as King Charles attended the unveiling of a new plaque commemorating Queen Elizabeth II lying in state. He could have arrived at midday and saved us all the trouble of a fairly dire PMQs.

The National (Scotland)

SNP respond to accusations of 'murky' £100,000 loan from Peter Murrell

THE SNP have responded to Scottish Tory accusations of “murky” finances after Peter Murrell – the party’s chief executive – loaned it…

Daily Mirror

Tory human rights crackdown on migrants is crushed - all 69 MPs who voted for it

Boris Johnson had been among MPs who backed Jonathan Gullis' Bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, even if a court rules it is against human rights. But the bid was blocked at its first hurdle

Wales Online

Councillor accused of voting in online council meeting while driving his car

Councillor Andrew Wood denied voting while driving

Manchester Evening News

Bury MP Christian Wakeford apologises for asylum seeker comments

Christian Wakeford said previous comments he made about asylum seekers were 'wrong' in a statement this morning (December 14).

The National (Scotland)

SNP bid to amend Scotland Act delayed as Commons suspended for King's visit

THE first step in the SNP’s bid to amend the Scotland Act to allow Holyrood to legislate for indyref2 has been hit with an early delay after the…

The Independent UK

Labour MP Lewis claims migrant accomodation plan is like ‘concentration camp’

Clive Lewis was slapped down by the Labour leadership over his ‘clearly not appropriate’ comment.

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