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Julian Knight claims he’s had ‘blackmail threats’ and condemns removal of Tory whip after police complaint

The senior MP has recused himself from Parliament

The Independent UK

Education Secretary says white privilege is not a ‘fact’

She said schools should not be ‘teaching things as fact that are debates’

The Independent UK

Pete Wishart ‘bemused’ at SNP Commons leadership change as he quits front bench

The Perth and Perthshire North MP told new Westminster leader Stephen Flynn he did not understand the need for a challenge.

The Independent UK

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Matt Hancock tipped for Strictly after quitting politics to chase reality TV fame

The former Health Secretary shocked the nation and fellow campmates when he appeared on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Daily Mirror

Julian Knight says removal of Tory whip ‘wrong and unjustified’

The senior MP has recused himself from Parliament.

The Independent UK

Senior SNP MP resigns from Westminster frontbench after Stephen Flynn becomes leader

THE SNP's most senior MP has resigned from the party's frontbench at Westminster following Stephen Flynn taking over as group leader ...

The National (Scotland)

Israel's Netanyahu Moves Closer to Coalition Deal

Israel's prime-minister designate Benjamin Netanyahu struck a deal with an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party Thursday on allocating cabinet jobs in a key step towards forming a government ahead of a looming deadline. The deal announced overnight promises the Shas party five ministerial jobs in Netanyahu's incoming government, which is expected to…

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Victoria’s new Liberal leader: the five things to know about John Pesutto

The former shadow attorney general narrowly won back Hawthorn prior to securing the party’s leadership

The Guardian - AU

Ian Blackford: ‘I believe I would have won’ if I’d put myself forward in SNP race

The former leader will now take a role as the SNP’s business ambassador, making the case for Scottish independence to businesses

Evening Standard

Tories remove whip from senior MP following complaint to police

THE Conservative Party have removed the whip from a senior MP after a complaint was made to the Metropolitan Police.

The National (Scotland)

Tories remove whip from MP Julian Knight after ‘serious sexual assault’ complaint to police

Whip removed ‘with immediate effect’ after a report to Scotland Yard but MP says suspension from the party was ‘unjustified’

Evening Standard

WA water minister resigns, reshuffle looms

Western Australia's water minister has resigned at the behest of Premier Mark McGowan, paving the way for a cabinet reshuffle.

AAP

Police 'aligned with defence' in parliament rape case, prosecutor claims in explosive letter

Shane Drumgold SC made the sensational accusations in a letter to the ACT's top cop.

The Canberra Times

WA Water Minister Dave Kelly resigns from cabinet at request of Premier Mark McGowan

Dave Kelly says Mark McGowan asked him to step down to allow for renewal, particularly in the interests of getting more women into cabinet.

ABC News

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Netanyahu secures parliament majority, seeks more time to form government

Israel's incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed up enough parties for a coalition with a parliamentary majority on Thursday but requested more time to present the new government, citing a need to agree on roles for his designated partners.

The Guardian - UK

Suella Braverman is spoiling for a fight on human rights – one that undermines this whole government

The home secretary’s factionalism and refusal to toe the line are making Rishi Sunak look weaker by the day, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

AAP

Hamilton West to set tone for NZ election

The opposition National party candidate of Tama Potaka appears a likely winner of Saturday's by-election in Hamilton West.

Newsroom.co.nz

David Clark won't contest 2023 election

The former Health Minister and current face of the response to excess supermarket profits won't continue as an MP after the 2023 election.

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Conservative Party membership fee increases by over 50% after a fall in donations

The fees for new sign ups will increase from £25 to £39 per year, while existing members' costs will remain frozen until 2024

AAP

Dutton questions Indigenous voice detail

The opposition leader says the federal government must provide details on an Indigenous voice to parliament before Australians are asked to go to a referendum.

The Guardian - AU

Moderate John Pesutto elected leader of the Victorian Liberal party, defeating Brad Battin in ballot

Pesutto will now seek to rebuild Coalition fortunes after three straight election losses to Daniel Andrews’ Labor government

ABC News

John Pesutto chosen as new Victorian Liberal leader after bruising election defeat

The Victorian Liberal Party has elected Hawthorn MP John Pesutto as its new leader after meeting for the first time since its bruising state election defeat.

The Guardian - UK

Conservatives remove whip from MP Julian Knight after complaint to Met

MP for Solihull and chair of DCMS committee has had Tory whip removed ‘with immediate effect’

Manchester Evening News

Conservatives remove whip from MP Julian Knight after 'complaint to police'

A complaint was made to the Metropolitan Police on Wednesday (December 7)

The Independent UK

Tories remove whip from MP Julian Knight after complaint to police - OLD

Chief Whip Simon Hart removed the whip ‘with immediate effect’ after a report to Scotland Yard.

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