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Leadership challenge on for WA Liberals

The decision by Mia Davies to step down as WA's opposition leader has prompted a challenge for the leadership of the state's Liberals.

AAP · Jan 27, 2023

Rishi Sunak branded 'lightweight Thatcher tribute act' by veteran trade union boss

Former TUC General Secretary John Monks told the Mirror there has been a dislike of trade unions within the Tories ever since Margaret Thatcher succeeded Ted Heath in 1975

Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023

Opposition to Northern Ireland Protocol vindicated – DUP leader

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has addressed party members and supporters in Co Fermanagh.

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

The Guardian view on Tory austerity: an unpopular policy returns

Editorial: Public spending is needed to green the economy and repair public services. But the chancellor plans £100bn in cuts

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023

Father of Rishi Sunak's policy chief to lead BBC investigation into Richard Sharp

THE man who will lead the BBC’s investigation into the appointment of Richard Sharp is the father of a senior Number 10 aide, it has been…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 27, 2023

The stench coming from this government? It’s the corrupt mixture of private wealth and public squalor

Johnson, Sunak, Sharp and Zahawi operate in a gilded realm, while the services that keep Britain running are hobbled and broken, says the Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023

Labour party 'likely' to lodge complaint over former minister Damien English's planning scandal

Mr English was forced to resign as Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise earlier this month

Irish Mirror · Jan 27, 2023

Zahawi and Raab inquiries leave Sunak with his reputation on the line

There is private grumbling among Tory MPs over lack of decisive action as party struggles to maintain united front

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023

Angela Rayner criticises HS2 development during ambulance service visit

Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner said reports of HS2 not being routed all the way to Euston were an example of the Conservative Government failing to deliver on big infrastructure projects.The senior Labour MP, asked about the reports in an interview with broadcasters following a hospital visit to Harlow in…

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2023

North East devolution deal signed with hopes of 24,000 new jobs

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove said the deal would "shine sunlight on the North East"

Birmingham Post · Jan 27, 2023