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Alister Jack reveals UK civil service could block Scottish indyref2 preparation

THE head of the UK Civil Service will look into whether Scottish officials should still be allowed to work on indyref2 preparation, according to…

The National (Scotland)

Uluru Statement advocates hope to 'persuade' Nationals to change their stance on the Voice

The Nationals' move to officially oppose the Voice to Parliament has been labelled as "premature" by advocates.

ABC News

Holyrood elections can never deliver mandate for indyref2, Alister Jack suggests

ELECTIONS to the Scottish Parliament can never deliver a mandate for an independence referendum, Alister Jack has suggested.

The National (Scotland)

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Role of civil service in Scotland being re-examined after IndyRef case – Jack

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack told MPs that discussions were ongoing with senior civil servants in the UK and Scottish Governments.

The Independent UK

Perth and Kinross Council leader stands by senior councillor after tweet backlash

SNP representative John Rebbeck "deeply regrets" liking a tweet featuring an "abhorrent and repulsive" image of a woman being abused by a man

Daily Record

JK Rowling slates Scottish Labour over gender recognition reform support

JK Rowling has attacked Scottish Labour over its support for the Scottish Government’s plans to help Scots to change their legal gender –…

The National (Scotland)

Hancock’s I’m A Celebrity stint took ‘courage’, says Blair

The Tory MP is returning to face questions about his political future in Westminster, but received some support from the former prime minister.

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Labour criticised for ditching commitment to start Black wing of party

Exclusive: Members say new plan waters down 2018 pledge on diversity

The Independent UK

Talking Point: Is Matt Hancock’s political career over?

After receiving 22 per cent of the final vote, Matt Hancock left the jungle in third place

Evening Standard

Alister Jack rejects SNP plan to use general election as 'de facto' referendum on Scottish independence

The Tory minister insisted Scotland remained part of a "voluntary" union despite the Supreme Court ruling against Nicola Sturgeon's government last week.

Daily Record

Morrison to face rare parliamentary action

Federal parliament is set to invoke a rare censure motion against former PM Scott Morrison over the way he secretly appointed himself to ministerial portfolios.

AAP

Liberal chief quits after state poll loss

The director of the Victorian Liberals has stepped down after the party's election defeat, as the contenders to replace leader Matthew Guy canvass support.

AAP

Anti-corruption watchdog enters final leg

The Senate will debate the government's anti-corruption commission model with the legislation set to pass parliament this week.

AAP

Prominent Vic crossbencher could lose seat

Full results from the Victorian election are still days away but Reason's Fiona Patten is poised to lose her upper house seat.

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Nationals MPs break ranks to support voice

An outspoken Nationals MP and the WA party have reaffirmed support for the Indigenous voice to parliament, despite the federal party opposing the referendum.

Newsroom.co.nz

The chaos behind the Greens' controversial Three Waters amendment

Law academic who unintentionally inspired Green Party amendment to protect Three Waters assets from privatisation is now leading the charge against it, writes political editor @jo_moir

The National (Scotland)

Tory MP secures Commons debate on conduct of SNP's John Nicolson

A TORY MP has successfully secured a debate on the actions of SNP MP John Nicolson in the House of Commons.

The Independent UK

Chief civil servant urged to check legality of using £20m funds on indyref2 push

The Scottish Tory letter comes as the Supreme Court ruled Holyrood could not legally legislate on a Scottish independence referendum.

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Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon should agree IndyRef2 defeat means accepting devolution for 30 years

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the Supreme Court provided welcome clarity on Holyrood's powers - but the decision should not stop the Scottish and UK Governments from agreeing a path for a future referendum

The National (Scotland)

Tories attack SNP councillor for liking 'inappropriate' anti-Union tweet

A SNP councillor has been slammed for liking a tweet which showed a cartoon image of a woman being gagged, blindfolded and pinned down by two men…

Reuters

Caroline Cayeux quits French government over spat about personal wealth

France's minister for territorial cohesion, Caroline Cayeux, said on Monday she had resigned from the government after a public watchdog said she had under-reported her personal wealth in official declarations.

The Guardian - AU

Federal Labor removes gag on legal aid centres that banned political advocacy

Exclusive: Community legal centres at coalface of social issues can once again take part in public debate

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: Anthony Albanese heading to the holidays on a high note

Survey shows voter disapproval of Peter Dutton remains 10 points higher than for the prime minister

The Guardian - AU

Teal named Macquarie Dictionary’s word of the year – ‘an emblem of Australia’s political landscape’

Colour of independent candidates chosen as 2022 winner, while runner-up word ‘truth-telling’ represents year to come, committee says

Daily Mirror

Councils completely unprepared for forcing voters to show photo ID, survey finds

All voters in Britain will have to show photo ID to vote from May 2023 - despite fears the 'show your papers' policy could mean thousands are turned away on polling day

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