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New Zealand’s new prime minister signals policy overhaul to win back voters

Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will prioritize the economy as a recession looms and may jettison some of Jacinda Ardern’s policies as he seeks to win back the political middle ground ahead of an October election.

Tribune News Service

Nadhim Zahawi in political peril over tax as pressure mounts on PM to act

Labour has demanded Rishi Sunak reveal what he knew about Mr Zahawi’s dispute with HMRC when he appointed him to his Cabinet.

The Independent UK

New Zealand’s Chris Hipkins vows to focus on inflation ‘pandemic’ and ‘fairer’ tax system

Incoming prime minister echoes Jacinda Ardern’s promise to cut back Labour’s agenda to focus on cost of living issues

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'Tory sleaze and cronyism now arguably worse than in the last days of John Major'

Tax penalties, police fines, security breaches, bullying and using the RAF as a personal air taxi service - all are engulfing Rishi Sunak's government much like scandals in the late 90s did to John Major's Tories

Daily Mirror

'Tory scandals may prove fatal - people want a government that behaves properly'

With worries mounting over paying bills amid the cost of living crisis, the public not only want a Government on their side but also one that is behaving properly

Daily Mirror

Tories in turmoil as Boris Johnson and Zahawi add to seatbelt gaffe Rishi Sunak's woes

As the PM reels from his fine over not wearing a seatbelt, Boris Johnson is facing fresh calls for a probe over an £800,000 loan, while Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs are under scrutiny

Daily Mirror

Nadhim Zahawi position ‘untenable’ after tax admission, say Tory MPs

Tory chair ‘unlikely’ to survive in role, warn senior figures – as Zahawi urged to ‘get it all out now’

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When it comes to finding Australia's future leaders, both the Liberals and Labor have a women problem: new study

The Liberal Party’s recently published review of the 2022 federal election defeat does not mince words: the party has a problem with women.

The Conversation

Nadhim Zahawi’s future threatened as Labour steps up pressure over tax affairs

Angela Rayner says Rishi Sunak should come clean about any concerns raised with No 10 about ex-chancellor and HMRC penalty

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Majority of Scots want Prince Andrew stripped of Scottish title

AN overwhelming majority of Scots believe Prince Andrew should be stripped of his Scottish title, a new poll commissioned exclusively for The…

The National (Scotland)

Jacinda Ardern is a leader to look up to

Letters: Peter Haynes praises the departing prime minister’s kindness, honesty and authenticity, while Matthew Ryder finds her integrity refreshing, and Peter Wilson thinks she did the job properly for the benefit of her country

The Guardian - UK

Chris Hipkins wants to make politics boring again

In an era of increasingly divisive and polarising politics, Chris Hipkins is striving to take the heat out of the political environment.

Newsroom.co.nz

What will become of Mt Albert without an MP?

Unless National chooses to force a by-election, constituents will be left unrepresented when Jacinda Ardern exits Parliament in April. Bonnie Harrison looks at what could happen in the electorate.

Newsroom.co.nz

The biggest challenges facing PM Hipkins

Here's what might keep Chris Hipkins up at night as the country's new leader gets to grips with replacing Jacinda Ardern as prime minister.

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The Independent UK

Labour urges probe into BBC chair appointment amid Boris Johnson loan claims

Labour has also written to the Parliamentary Commissioner calling for an investigation into the claims.

The Independent UK

Sunak must come clean over what he knew about Zahawi’s tax affairs – Labour

All correspondence with No 10 prior to Nadhim Zahawi’s appointments should be made public, Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner said.

The Guardian - UK

Ludicrous ideas, perpetual scandal: the Conservatives are in absolute freefall

The force that once thought itself the natural party of government has become a cult of bitterness and denial, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The National (Scotland)

James Cleverly 'doesn't know' if Nadhim Zahawi was under investigation as chancellor

NADHIM Zahawi will survive as Conservative Party chairman beyond Wednesday, James Cleverly said as he insisted tax affairs are “private matters”.

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Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon has 'plenty in the tank' after shock resignation of Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand PM

The First Minister, who is the longest-serving person to hold the post, has faced speculation she will stand down before the end of the current term

The Independent UK

DUP warns PM against serving up ‘half-baked’ deal on NI Protocol

The Government and the EU are involved in negotiations to resolve the logjam over post-Brexit trading arrangements.

The Independent UK

Nadhim Zahawi must publish tax returns for past five years, says Labour

Exclusive: Opposition urges Tory chair to share returns since 2018, when YouGov shares were sold

Reuters

Anti-monarchists plan protests at coronation of Britain's King Charles

British anti-monarchists said on Sunday that they planned to protest during the coronation of King Charles in May, saying the ceremony was "a slap in the face" for most people struggling with high inflation.

The Independent UK

I’ve still got plenty in the tank to lead Scotland, says Sturgeon

The First Minister said she is ‘nowhere near’ ready to quit, and hopes to lead the country to independence.

Daily Mirror

Tory says he doesn't know about Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs as he was busy 'shopping'

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly's claim was branded a 'dog ate my homework excuse' by critics as questions mount for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and under-fire Tory chairman Nadhim Zahawi

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar rules out EU referendum despite 'economic disaster' of Brexit

ANAS Sarwar has admitted that Brexit has been an "economic disaster" for the UK - but said he won't back another referendum on rejoining…

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