Tories no longer trusted with economy and Sunak's popularity plummeting, poll finds A STAGGERING 79 of voters are dissatisfied with how the Tory government is running the UK ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022
East Ayrshire towns and villages to set transport priorities after Tory rail station push fails Conservatives had wanted to lead campaign for Cumnock and Mauchline rail links but SNP successfully propose looking at road, rail and public transport across East Ayrshire Daily Record · Dec 19, 2022
Joe Kennedy III named as US economic envoy to Northern Ireland Appointment of former congressman and grandson of Robert Kennedy comes amid transatlantic tension over post-Brexit trade The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2022
North Ayrshire Council leader hits out at leak over budget cuts Workers have been left to worry at Christmas following the leaks from the budget papers. Daily Record · Dec 19, 2022
Victorian Greens to push for raising criminal age to 14, banning solitary confinement for children At first sitting of state’s new parliament on Tuesday, the party will seek to capitalise on increased presence to pursue justice reform The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2022
Liverpool councillor kicked out of Labour Party City councillor who has received two criminal convictions during his time in office was suspended in 2019 Liverpool Echo · Dec 19, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon says she 'pities' Jeremy Clarkson after 'horrible' comments The piece published in the Sun, Clarkson writes of the Duchess of Sussex: "I hate her. Not like I hate Nicola Sturgeon or Rose West. I hate her on a cellular level.” Edinburgh Live · Dec 19, 2022
The Standard View: If the Conservatives aren’t trusted on the economy, what do they stand for? If the Conservatives aren’t trusted on the economy, what do they stand for? The key to the party becoming the most successful in the history of the democratic world has depended on its reputation for economic management. But in the wake of Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-Budget, soaring inflation and a… Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022
Some teachers don’t know what anti-Semitism is, adviser warns Former Labour MP Lord Mann warned that there is no training for teachers on what anti-Semitism is Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022
'He's distorted by hate': Nicola Sturgeon condemns 'vile' Jeremy Clarkson comments SCOTLAND’S First Minister has called Jeremy Clarkson’s comments about Meghan Markle “deeply misogynistic” and “downright awful”. The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022
Group setting up how committee-run council will work pledge to be more transparent From May 2024 Bristol City Council will be run by a system of committees instead of a mayor Bristol Post · Dec 19, 2022
Tory reputation as party for economic growth nosedives amid wave of strikes The Conservatives’ reputation as the best party for economic growth has nosedived as Britons face a wave of tax hikes and “Winter of Discontent” strikes, a new poll revealed on Monday. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022
SNP MP 'removed' from Foreign Affairs Committee after frontbench reshuffle AN SNP MP says he has been “removed” from the Foreign Affairs Committee following a front bench reshuffle. The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022
Former Boris Johnson aide could have peerage blocked following bullying allegations BORIS Johnson’s former chief of staff is facing an attempt to block his peerage following claims that he bullied junior members of the team in… The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022
Bangkok Post · Dec 19, 2022 Former Democrat Kanok joins Chartthaipattana Former Democrat Party member Kanok Wongtrangan joined Chartthaipattana on Monday to be another "thinker" for his new party.
Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022 All the strike dates this week as daily walkouts hit in nightmare before Christmas Paramedics, NHS nurses, Border Force passport officers, driving test centres and the DWP - here are the strike dates you need to know about between now and Christmas Day
Pedestrian.tv · Dec 19, 2022 Dutton Called Speaker Of The House Sharon Claydon ‘Mr Speaker’ 18 Times After Being Corrected I'd tell Dutton to go suck eggs, but that'd be cannibalism.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022 Scottish Parliament prepares to 'make history' in final stage of gender reform debate The Scottish Greens have said this week will be “vital” for trans rights and equality as MSPs brace for two long days of debates on Tuesday and…
ABC News · Dec 19, 2022 NSW Liberal ministers condemn 'inappropriate' comments made to Parramatta hopeful Tanya Raffoul One of the NSW government's most senior ministers says his party is making the "wrong decisions" by sidelining talented women, as his chief of staff speaks out about party members telling her to "settle down and have children".
AAP · Dec 19, 2022 Sexism claim in NSW Libs preselection race A senior NSW Liberal staffer claims her colleagues discouraged her from pursuing a career in politics and told her to instead settle down and have children.
The Conversation · Dec 19, 2022 A knife-edge election in Fiji sees power shift – and a chance to bring back real democracy When the final election results were announced around 4pm on Sunday, many Fijians, at home and around the world, breathed a collective sigh of relief: the government of coup-maker Frank Bainimarama looked like it had finally been defeated at the ballot box.
Bangkok Post · Dec 19, 2022 Prayut to chair UTN 'super board' Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is expected to chair the "super board" of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, according to a source.
Manchester Evening News · Dec 19, 2022 'Martyn's Law' will finally be a reality - after a brave mum's years of campaigning Martyn Hett's mum had an emotional phone call with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the day her son would have turned 35
Newcastle Herald · Dec 18, 2022 Councillor calls out bullying: "I have nothing to hide" Newcastle Liberal councillor Jenny Barrie has sensationally called out a culture of bullying and bitter infighting in her party's local branches.
Bangkok Post · Dec 18, 2022 MPs set poor example Parliament president Chuan Leekpai informed the House last week that more than 30 MPs from various parties had resigned from the House of Representatives.