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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.

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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

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.

Reuters

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

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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.

AAP

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.

Newsroom.co.nz

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

Wales Online

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.

AAP

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

ABC News

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’

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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.

The Independent UK

Tories remove whip from MP Julian Knight after complaint to Met police

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

The Independent UK

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

He will now take a role as the SNP’s business ambassador, making the case for independence to businesses.

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Daily Mirror

Labour to charge £25k to sponsor conference as party declares it's 'back in business'

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said the conference will be a "fantastic opportunity" for firms to be "seen and heard"

The Independent UK

All the MPs standing down at the next general election as Dominic Raab says he will quit (old)

Matt Hancock is to stand down as he looks to “influence the public debate” outside Parliament

The Times of India

Are you challenging Speaker on parliamentary panels, Om Birla asks Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

NEW DELHI: The standoff between the government and opposition parties over the distribution of chairmanship of parliamentary standing committees came to a head on Wednesday with Speaker Om Birla objecting to Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s remarks alleging “subversion of convention” and asking him whether he was “challenging” the Speaker,…

The Independent UK

Labour MP Conor McGinn has party whip suspended over complaint

St Helens North MP confident claim is ‘entirely unfounded’

The National (Scotland)

Labour suspend senior MP following complaint against him

LABOUR have suspended senior MP Conor McGinn after a complaint was lodged against him.

Daily Mirror

Labour MP Conor McGinn sees whip suspended after complaint made against him

Conor McGinn's party membership was suspended along with the party whip while allegations are investigated. He said he has not been told the details of the complaint but thinks it is 'unfounded'

Bangkok Post

A House of cards

As parliament enters its final chapter, with the next election fast approaching, it has been struggling in the face of a series of collapsed sessions.

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