Cross-party MPs launch fightback against bill to tear up 4,000 EU laws Amendment seeks to give MPs not ministers the power to decide which Brussels-derived laws are abolished The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023
The Conservative party’s interest in diversity is superficial Letter: The newly formed 2022 Group are deluding themselves if they think they can change the party’s reputation, writes Paul McGilchrist The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023
Poll: 66% say Sinn Fein was right to withdraw from talks with Foreign Secretary James Cleverly The controversy overshadowed a series of political talks to discuss how to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol impasse Belfast Live · Jan 13, 2023
Nottingham family of protester 'tortured' in Iran calls for help amid death sentence A family member, who lives in Nottingham, has spoken out of the ordeal after Mehdi was tortured in prison. Nottingham Post · Jan 13, 2023
We should fight next TWO elections on issue of independence, says top SNP MP THE SNP should fight both the next Westminster and Holyrood elections on the single issue of independence, a senior MP has said. The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2023
UK may shelve controversial Brexit protocol bill in show of goodwill to EU Negotiators on both sides hopeful they may be able to enter intense ‘tunnel’ phase of talks next week The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023
Jess Phillips reveals she heard MPs say ‘loads of women make up sexual violence cases for money’ Exclusive: Jess Phillips ‘stunned’ by findings that less than a third of male MPs claimed to have witnessed sexism in Westminster The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023
Former Tory whip says Andrew Bridgen suspension ‘frighteningly totalitarian’ Mr Bridgen was stripped of the Conservative whip after appearing to compare the Covid-19 vaccine rollout to the Holocaust. The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023
Alister Jack's claim of 'no desire' for EU membership disputed by fact checkers Calls for Alister Jack to correct the record in the House of Commons are growing following his claims over 'desire' for EU membership in Scotland The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2023
Our European neighbours now look at post-Brexit Britain and say simply: nein, danke From political dysfunction to economic turmoil, the evidence of Brexit as a great problem-creator is all around, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023
Sir Keir Starmer warns PM that Boris Johnson may lead opposition to any deal on NI Protocol The same deal was struck by the then prime minister Mr Johnson and the EU in 2019 Belfast Live · Jan 13, 2023
Keir Starmer warns PM that Boris Johnson may lead opposition to any deal on NI protocol The Labour leader told Rishi Sunak that his party will provide the ‘political cover’ he may require to reach a compromise with Brussels The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023
'Missing in action' Chancellor Jeremy Hunt told to stump up cash to end NHS strikes Paul Nowak, the new head of the Trades Union Congress, called on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to come out of hiding and provide extra funding so nurses and ambulance workers can get a proper pay rise Daily Mirror · Jan 13, 2023
Who is Paul Scully? Tory MP may run for London mayor in 2024 The Minister for London shared that he would consider running in the 2024 mayoral elections. Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2023 Knives out: a raucous party, a Nazi uniform and a Liberal party mystery While questions remain after Dominic Perrottet’s Nazi uniform admission, the internal anger at the premier is real and multifaceted
The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2023 George Pell’s political legacy: why the Catholic warrior ultimately lost on marriage equality, climate and abortion Unquestionable power within the church and an ability to bend the ear of conservative politicians could not stave off progress on issues the cardinal saw as threats
Liverpool Echo · Jan 13, 2023 Changes confirmed to Mayor Joanne Anderson's cabinet City leader shuffles top team just months before she prepares to depart the political scene
Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023 The Standard View: A rushed strike law risks trouble later on LEGISLATE in haste, repent at leisure could be the motto for any government, and so it may prove with the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill that is being rushed through the Commons, starting next week. For its crucial committee stage it will be dealt with in a debate of no…
Dublin Live · Jan 13, 2023 Neale Richmond to replace Damien English as Minister of State after second home controversy Mr Richmond will have special responsibility for Employment Affairs and Retail Business and the Department of Social Protection
Daily Mirror · Jan 13, 2023 Keir Starmer tells Rishi Sunak to stand up to Brexiteers and ditch ‘purity club' The Labour leader called on Rishi Sunak to resolve the issues over Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trading arrangements - and resist 'siren voices' such as Boris Johnson who don't want to compromise
Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023 Plea to open up about mental health as 'Blue Monday' approaches This Monday is said to be the gloomiest because of cold and dark nights, post-Christmas blues plus credit card bills arriving
Nottingham Post · Jan 13, 2023 Man mocked by Lee Anderson for having 'one Twitter follower' now has more than Ashfield MP Chris Delaney now has more Twitter followers than the Tory MP - after the politician told him he was 'hardly an influencer' on the social networking site
Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023 Boris Johnson has confirmed he will stand in Uxbridge at next general election, says Rishi Sunak The PM’s comments came after allies of Mr Johnson reportedly claimed he would agree not to challenge Mr Sunak’s leadership in return for a safer Tory seat
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023 Sunak insists donations system ‘transparent’ after Johnson receives £1m The former prime minister has recorded the large donation from Christopher Harborne to the Office of Boris Johnson Ltd.
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023 Keir Starmer warns PM that Johnson may lead opposition to any deal on NI Protocol The Labour leader told Rishi Sunak that his party will provide the ‘political cover’ he may require to reach a compromise with Brussels