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Even amid the strikes Labour are still the new party of business

The Tories have it all to do if they want to win back their lost status

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2022

Voters believe 'nothing in Britain works anymore' as they give Labour huge poll lead

A majority of the public (57%) said they believe that nothing in Britain works anymore - as they rewarded Labour leader Keir Starmer with a 24 percentage point lead over the Tories

Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

Rishi Sunak changes rules so ministers can use their chauffeur-driven limos more

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been criticised for for helping his Cabinet ministers get rides home, while failing to end the train strikes that are causing misery for millions

Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

Sunak appoints ethics adviser but accused of preserving ‘rotten regime’

Historic England chairman Sir Laurie Magnus is replacing Lord Gedit six months after his resignation.

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

Rishi Sunak bans new ethics chief from starting his own investigations into ministers

Rishi Sunak has finally appointed a new ethics adviser after a six month wait, but critics have warned he will be 'toothless' as he will not be able to launch investigations into ministers without the PM's permission

Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

UK Government could block gender reform bill passed by MSPs over 'concerns' for safety of women

MSPs voted in favour of a Scottish Government plan to make it easier for people to change their legally recognised gender after three days of heated debate.

Daily Record · Dec 22, 2022

Scotland Office threatens to block Royal Assent of Holyrood's gender reforms

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack released a statement following the bill's passage in the Scottish Parliament

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2022

Gender reform debate suspended as protester says she is a 'duck'

PROCEEDINGS in Holyrood were suspended minutes before a final vote on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill was due to take place, as protesters…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2022

Rishi Sunak appoints ethics adviser but accused of preserving ‘rotten regime’

Sir Laurie Magnus takes up long-vacant position – but PM holds power to veto investigations

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

South Ayrshire Council plan to bring Bob Shields into cabinet withdrawn at last minute

The independent councillor would have become part of the administration as part of the plans.

Daily Record · Dec 22, 2022