NSW premier hails more Lib women on ballot NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he's pleased with the results of a drawn-out internal battle that assures Liberal women will be elected to the upper house. AAP · Dec 28, 2022
From Liz Truss bust to waxwork Boris Johnson - the lighter political moments of 2022 Amidst the resignations, reshuffles, war in Ukraine and economic crisis, there were still some moments to make us laugh Wales Online · Dec 28, 2022
Labour calls for new Iran sanctions amid protests crackdown David Lammy says ‘Magnitsky’ sanctions should be used against individuals involved in repression The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
Lighter political moments of 2022: From Liz Truss bust to waxwork Boris Johnson A look at some of the lighter political moments of the year. The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
Bloody Sunday: British would not apologise as it implied liability – records The revelation was made in a confidential document detailing a meeting between a British minister and the then Tanaiste. The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
Tory MP who said food bank users ‘can’t cook properly’ voted backbencher of year by party members Lee Anderson beat 180 other MPs put forward by Tory voters for the accolade, including Boris Johnson The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022
'Out-of-touch Tories forcing NHS staff towards industrial action amid strike chaos' The Voice of the Mirror warns that junior doctors possibly being forced onto the picket line along with nurses, paramedics and ambulance crews bodes ill for the future of the NHS Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022
Only £18m recouped by government from fraudulent PPE contracts Liberal Democrats criticise ‘pitiful’ government efforts to reclaim wasted money The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022
Keir Starmer's Labour prepared emergency manifesto during months of Tory chaos The provisional blueprint for Government was drawn up as the Conservatives descended into open warfare and ousted two Prime Ministers - Boris Johnson and Liz Truss - from Downing Street Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022
The major decisions taken by Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr councils since the elections From education to the cost of living here's what both councils have been doing since the May elections Wales Online · Dec 27, 2022
UK democracy still recovering after another turbulent year, says Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle acknowledged that the political turmoil of the last year left Britain an international laughing stock. The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022
Scottish Tory attack on SNP 'secrecy' backfires on their own London bosses THE Scottish Tories would do well to check their figures twice next time ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2022
Tory turmoil made UK ‘laughing stock’ in 2022, says Speaker Lindsay Hoyle British democracy ‘still struggling to recover’, says Commons speaker The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022
Key issues to look out for in Northern Ireland politics in 2023 It looks set to be another year full of twists and turns for Stormont Belfast Live · Dec 27, 2022
The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2022 Government 'can't afford' to lose yet another ethics adviser, ex-minister warns THE Government cannot afford to lose another ethics adviser, the head of the business appointments watchdog has warned.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2022 MP says UK Tories opposing gender reform may 'help Scotland get independence' OPPOSING gender reform in Scotland would be an “own goal for Unionists” that could end up helping the SNP win independence, a senior Tory MP…
Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022 Seven bits of bad news that dripped out while people were scoffing mince pies From new chauffeur-driven limos to soaring train fares and ministerial sleaze, we line up some of the woe that has emerged during this most relaxed of weeks in politics
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022 Government warned it ‘cannot afford’ to lose another ethics adviser The warning came from Lord Pickles, chairman of the independent Advisory Committee on Business Appointments.
Irish Mirror · Dec 27, 2022 Darragh O’Brien taking step back in the race to replace Micheál Martin "My absolute focus is only on the delivery of our housing agenda to make a real difference for our people"
Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022 Perth and Kinross Council votes to defer decision on removing fireworks from events The SNP council leader - and several other councillors - were left confused by what was being proposed
Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022 Walking election disaster Theresa May says the Tories can win the next election The former Prime Minister, who lost the Tories their majority in the 2017 snap election, insists Rishi Sunak can turn the party's fortunes around by 2024 and beat Keir Starmer
Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022 George Osborne urges more free school meals for kids - and blasts Tory failure The Tory former welfare slasher has slammed his own party's failures over junk food adverts - and said it 'may well be... that providing for better free school meals for a much larger group of the population is the right way forward'
ABC News · Dec 27, 2022 New South Wales Liberals avoid messy preselection fight, strike deal on women-focused upper house ticket The New South Wales Liberals strike a deal for gender parity on its upper house ticket ahead of next year's state election, just days after a first attempt was struck down in a blow to Premier Dominic Perrottet, leaving some members of the party feeling "disgusted" by the selection process.
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022 Ex-ministers who break rules should be fined up to £16,000, says watchdog chief Lord Pickles wants power to dock three months’ salary from rule-breakers
Manchester Evening News · Dec 27, 2022 Test your knowledge of a chaotic year in Northern politics with a 2022 Christmas quiz See if you can remember the big controversies our MPs, mayors and council leaders have been arguing about