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Sturgeon rejects claims of ‘coup’ against Blackford as he stands down

The Westminster leader announced he would not seek re-election next week.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson to stand as MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip in 2024

The former PM hopes to retain his west London seat in the face of Labour surge

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson will stand as an MP again at next election

The former Prime Minister has been the representative for the west London seat since 2015, winning it again in 2017 and 2019

Wales Online

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Boris Johnson will stand again at the next general election

The former prime minister’s decision suggests he is committed to a long-term career in politics.

The Independent UK

Victorian Liberal leadership hopeful John Pesutto to push for more women MPs

The moderate Pesutto and conservative Brad Battin will vie to lead the opposition after state election loss

The Guardian - AU

Senegal MP slaps female lawmaker, sets off parliament brawl

A violent brawl broke out in Senegal's parliament on Thursday after a male opposition lawmaker slapped a female colleague in the face, television footage showed, amid growing acrimony between ruling and opposition party politicians.

Reuters

Elections watchdog told ministers 2023 voter ID plans not 'fully secure or workable'

Letters from the Electoral Commission reveal ministers were warned of 'fundamental concerns' over the timetable of the multi-million pound policy that has been condemned by civil liberties campaigners

Daily Mirror

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Ian Blackford's seven best moments as SNP Westminster leader

IAN Blackford has spent the past five years facing down four prime ministers as SNP Westminster leader, but has now confirmed he will be standing…

The National (Scotland)

Blackford stands down as SNP Westminster chief to allow for ‘fresh leadership’

Nicola Sturgeon thanked Ian Blackford for his ‘diligence, tenacity, friendship and loyalty’.

The Independent UK

Minister brushed off watchdog warning that voter ID plans are not ‘workable’

‘Insufficient time’ to roll out reforms in time for elections in May, says Electoral Commission chief

The Independent UK

South Tyneside councillor hit with bankruptcy order over £8k debt owed to council

John Robertson, who is elected in the Primrose ward, will not face disqualification. He was issued with a bankruptcy petition by South Tyneside Council earlier this year

Chronicle Live

Who could replace Ian Blackford as SNP Westminster leader?

The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber said in a statement on Thursday that he will not seek re-election at the party's AGM next week.

Daily Record

Scotland reacts to Ian Blackford's decision to step down as SNP Westminster leader

SNP MPs have been reacting to the news that Ian Blackford will not be standing again to serve as the party’s leader in Westminster.

The National (Scotland)

Ditching October clock change would 'reduce car crashes and cut energy use'

It has been argued that there is now an 'overwhelming' case to scrap putting our clocks back an hour at the end of October every year

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Who is Stephen Flynn? The MP who's the new SNP Westminster leader

STEPHEN Flynn has replaced Ian Blackford after he stepped down as leader of the SNP at Westminster.

Manchester Evening News

Row over plans for late night Metrolink tram trial that 'cuts across side of Manchester'

Manchester's Labour-run council is 'pushing hard' for trams to run until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays from 2023, but they did not agree to the Lib Dem's proposal for a three-month trial of late night trams on the Eccles via Media City to Ashton-under-Lyne Metrolink service

The Guardian - UK

Dining across the divide: ‘It was exhausting being with someone as bright as that’

One is a socialist feminist, the other identifies as neither of those things. Can an Italian meal help them see each other’s point of view?

ABC News

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says Australians should judge former prime minister Scott Morrison at the ballot box

Former prime minister Scott Morrison is lashed for his secret ministries scandal on Q+A as Nova Peris says she has serious concerns about a referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

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Nicola Sturgeon speaks out after Ian Blackford announces plans to step down

NICOLA Sturgeon has reacted to the news that Ian Blackford will not be standing again for leader of the SNP’s group in Westminster.

The Independent UK

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford to step down from role

He said he will continue as the MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber.

The Independent UK

Ian Blackford quits as SNP Westminster leader

Time for ‘fresh’ start, says Commons chief – departing after row over handling of sexual misconduct claims against SNP MP

Evening Standard

Ian Blackford stepping down from his role as SNP leader at Westminster

Ian Blackford is stepping down from his role as SNP leader at Westminster, he has announced.

Daily Mirror

Ian Blackford to stand down as SNP Westminster leader after five years

The Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP said he would make way for 'fresh leadership'

Daily Record

Ian Blackford resigns as SNP Westminster leader after 5 years in role

The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber informed members of the nationalist group in London about his decision earlier today.

The Guardian - UK

Ian Blackford forced to step down as leader of SNP in Westminster

Decision comes after his MPs tried to oust him and is seen as blow to Nicola Sturgeon’s authority

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