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Boris Johnson adviser plans to tell all in new book

Samuel Kasumu mysteriously resigned last year

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022

Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan to take ‘short’ maternity leave

She will become the second Cabinet minister to take maternity leave.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

London politics latest LIVE: Rishi Sunak told nurses’ strike is ‘badge of shame’ as he faces MPs

Keir Starmer told Rishi Sunak the nurses’ strike was a “badge of shame” for the Government as they clashed at the final PMQs of the year.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022

SNP reveals new plan to allow Scotland to decide on independence

The new plans will be announced on Wednesday and seek to take over the House of Commons Order Paper on January 10 next year.

Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022

Jacinda Ardern stands by hot mic insult as ‘arrogant pr***’ opposition leader gets roasted in parliament

The prime minister apologised again, this time in parliament.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Tories and Boris Johnson launch bid to ignore human rights laws for migrants

The Bill could pose a Tory revolt for Rishi Sunak - and in painful timing, it is being debated hours after people were feared to have died when a boat got into difficulty off the Kent coast

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Labour and Lib Dems call for Raab to be suspended while bullying allegations investigated – as it happened

Opposition parties renew call for deputy PM to be suspended amid eight bullying claims

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

MP Christian Wakeford apologises for asylum seeker comments

Exclusive: Ex-Tory who defected to Labour says constituents opened his eyes to hardship faced by claimants

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

Where’s Labour’s fervour? Can you imagine a crowd chanting ‘Oh, Keir Starmer’?

The polls may look good for the party, but those who saw real excitement in the Corbyn years know something is missing, says Andrew Fisher, Labour’s former executive director of policy

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

Australian government settles civil claim in parliament rape case

Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has settled a personal injury claim against the Australian government weeks after prosecutors dropped charges against the former colleague accused of raping her while they worked in parliament.

Reuters · Dec 14, 2022