Boris Johnson says the Tories can recover at the ballot box The ex-PM urged his supporters to stick with the agenda he set out to deliver victory at the next general election. The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023
Former SA shadow road safety minister Tim Whetstone regrets not telling Liberal leader David Speirs sooner about loss of licence Tim Whetstone, whose seat of Chaffey covers the flood-hit Riverland region, announced on Friday he would step down from the shadow road safety portfolio after he lost his licence for three months. ABC News · Jan 10, 2023
Belfast fuel hardship fund row continues at City Hall Councillor says "The ones who will be overlooked will be the elderly, the isolated, the vulnerable, those with learning difficulties" Belfast Live · Jan 10, 2023
Senior SNP MP: De facto indyref should include votes for all indy parties THE SNP’s most senior MP has said a victory for the de facto referendum should include votes for any party prepared to stand in the next General… The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023
Holyrood backs motion that UK should 'respect Scotland's right' to hold indyref2 Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson led the independence debate on behalf of the Scottish Government The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023
Anas Sarwar signed up to speak at Unionist group's Burns Night event SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has been confirmed as a speaker at a Unionist groups’ Burns Night event. The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023
Today’s rightwing populists aim to disrupt, not to govern Letters: Readers respond to an article by Jonathan Freedland on the decline of politics on both sides of the Atlantic The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023
Hexham constituency suffers huge fall in real wages according to Labour analysis The party's analysis said real wages had fallen by 22% since 2010 Chronicle Live · Jan 10, 2023
Woman who can't heat her home due to cost of living crisis says 'I wish I was dead' Helen Morgan, Liberal Democrat MP for MP for North Shropshire, has demanded more support for those struggling due to the cost of living crisis after she was contacted by a woman who feels 'depressed' Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023
Scottish Government 'out of touch with reality' as MSPs debate independence while NHS struggles The first debate of 2023 in the Scottish Parliament saw SNP ministers call for their democratic mandate to be respected. Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023
Labour asks Sunak to say how much money he ‘wasted’ by taking private jet from London to Leeds – as it happened Opposition challenges prime minister over use of private plane for health visit The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023
Would anyone notice if the government went on strike? Underfunding the NHS, overseeing the trains don’t operate to a minimal level – it’s hard to point to a single properly functioning department The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023
Ashfield Tory MP Lee Anderson sparks criticism over comments about striking public sector workers The controversial politician was speaking in the House of Commons as industrial action continues across the country Nottingham Post · Jan 10, 2023
Still much to do in Northern Ireland Brexit talks, Dublin cautions Britain and the European Union still have much work to do to settle on revised post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland after making important progress this week, Irish Foreign Minister Michéal Martin said on Tuesday. Reuters · Jan 10, 2023
Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023 Rishi Sunak trying to 'outdo Thatcher' as Tories push 'extreme' anti-strike law The UK Government has proposed legislation which could allow employers to sue unions and sack workers if they did not provide a certain level of service.
The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023 ‘Independent Scotland would donate peers to UK as parting gift,’ SNP MP jokes Perth and North Perthshire MP Pete Wishart made the irreverent suggestion as MPs debated reform of Westminster’s upper house.
Belfast Live · Jan 10, 2023 Brexit Protocol 'risk' to Northern Ireland's place in UK must be addressed, says Foreign Secretary He was speaking ahead of meeting Stormont party leaders in Belfast on Wednesday to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol
Liverpool Echo · Jan 10, 2023 Young politician 'worried' by amount of information requests made about her Ellie Byrne was elected to Liverpool Council last April
The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023 Anti-strike bill: Shapps to get power to decide minimum service levels Labour condemns business secretary’s proposed powers over fire, ambulance and other public services
The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023 Government avoids questions on whether it will ditch Windrush reforms Sarah Dines faced pressure from MPs, saying she would not comment ‘on speculation in the Guardian’
Edinburgh Live · Jan 10, 2023 Former Edinburgh councillors face standards commission over Portobello ‘road rage hotspot’ The Standards Commission for Scotland confirmed the hearing will take place next month.
Chronicle Live · Jan 10, 2023 Northumberland County Council leader warns he cannot rule out compulsory redundancies for staff The council's finances are reportedly in significantly better shape than they were earlier this year, however
Leeds Live · Jan 10, 2023 Downing Street defends Prime Minister's decision to fly to Leeds on private plane Labour's Angela Rayner has slammed the choice of transport as a 'show of extravagance'
Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023 Progressive Caucus starts year with bigger roster, focus on unity WASHINGTON — Ideological infighting and internal battles have long been a part of politics. But this year, while some conservative Republicans staged a revolt against the leader of their party until their demands were met, progressive Democrats in the House are pitching unity.
Liverpool Echo · Jan 10, 2023 Frustration and call for change after three minute council debate Only five of a possible 11 councillors turned up on Monday evening