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Fine Gael TDs must confirm if they will run in next election before reshuffle

The next election is currently not expected to take place until 2025

Irish Mirror · Dec 15, 2022

Danish PM picks right-leaning rivals as key ministers in new government

Denmark's Social Democratic Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday appointed right-leaning political rivals as key ministers in her new reform-oriented bipartisan government.

Reuters · Dec 15, 2022

It’s time to give unions a seat at the table in talks about how Britain is run

This winter’s wave of strikes isn’t just a protest at poor pay, but at a broken economic and political system, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022

UK PM Sunak plans anti-strike laws to protect lives, jobs - Daily Mail

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is planning to introduce anti-strike laws to protect lives and livelihoods, the Daily Mail reported on Thursday.

Reuters · Dec 15, 2022

Higher education regulator to make freedom of speech priority next year

OfS expected to gain new powers to regulate freedom of speech issues in England

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022

Boris Johnson makes more than £1m from speeches after leaving Downing Street

Former prime minister also accepted more than £40,000 in free accommodation from Tory donor Lord Bamford

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Sinn Féin slates "unaccountable" senior management team in Belfast Council

Party says decisions made affecting Divis and Black Mountain were made without input from elected reps

Belfast Live · Dec 14, 2022

Boris Johnson paid more than £1m to deliver four speeches since leaving Downing St

An update to the MPs’ register of interests showed Mr Johnson had received more than £750,000 in fees for three speeches given in November

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022

Even without strong powers, mayors find a way to get things done

Anyone following the debate around Ontario’s proposed Bill 39, which would permit the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa to exercise “strong mayor” powers, may be under the impression that the leaders of these large Canadian cities have difficulty getting things done.

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022

Pete Wishart reveals high and lows of 21 years on the SNP front bench

After fighting for Scotland’s independence on the SNP front bench since 2001, Pete Wishart has decided to move to the backbenches for the first…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2022