Sadiq Khan could have faced ‘impeachment’ over Cressida Dick resignation Sadiq Khan clashed with Sir Tom Winsor Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022
Bombshell new poll would see Tories WIPED OUT in the North - three years on from election success Even PM Rishi Sunak would lose his seat Manchester Evening News · Dec 13, 2022
Ed Balls warns Sir Keir Starmer not to make Neil Kinnock’s 1992 mistakes of early big election promises Former Cabinet minister says that the next general election is ‘Labour’s to lose’ Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022
Israel chooses Knesset speaker as forming new government looms Yariv Levin, a senior member of Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party, was chosen on Tuesday to replace Mickey Levy. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2022
Bombshell poll predicts 314-seat Labour majority - and no Tories north of Lincolnshire The major Savanta and Electoral Calculus poll projects the Labour Party would win 482 seats if a general election was held tomorrow - more than the 418 under Tony Blair's 1997 landslide Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
Tory MP Adam Afriyie declared bankrupt over £1.7m debt - but vows to stay until election A judge said 'time really has run out' for a long-running battle between Adam Afriyie and creditors - but he said he will stay in his plum Tory seat until the next election Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
Brittany Higgins settles personal injury claim against the commonwealth Lawyers for the former Liberal staffer said she had agreed a settlement after a ‘short mediation’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2022
Sunak unveils fresh plans to crack down on Channel crossings More than 44,000 people have crossed the Channel this year, Government figures show. The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
The Tories are vulnerable on their right flank — and Nigel Farage knows it Whatever happened to Nigel Farage and his allies is a question neither of the main political parties care to dwell on. It is painful for Conservatives because they set the terms of the 2016 referendum, ultimately resulting in a loss for their then leader and much subsequent turmoil. It is… Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022
SNP gender reform rebel teams up with Tory MSPs ahead of bill's final stage Michelle Thomson and Russell Findlay have submitted a joint amendment ahead of the final stage of the GRR Bill The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2022
GMP officer sacked after she was found hiding in wardrobe by her own colleagues PC Elaine Taylor has been sacked from the force Manchester Evening News · Dec 13, 2022
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught out calling opposition leader an 'arrogant pr**k' Jacinda Ardern was caught calling one of her colleagues, David Seymour, an “arrogant pr**k" during question time in the House and he graciously replied that it was not the end of the world Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
Brits' wages plummet as gap in striking public sector nears its biggest EVER Public sector wages grew just 2.7% in the past year - while private sector rose 6.9%. Unite said it's been a "dire year for UK workers" as hundreds of thousands go on strike for pay Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
Netanyahu inches closer to power with new parliament speaker Israel’s parliament has installed a new speaker closely allied to the country’s likely next prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022 Israel’s Knesset elects Netanyahu ally temporary speaker in unusual move Likud party decision to install Yariv Levin makes it possible to change laws before government sworn in
Daily Record · Dec 13, 2022 New Scottish independence poll gives Yes side fourth consecutive lead The new poll comes after the Supreme Court announced Holyrood does not have the power to hold a second vote on the constitution without the consent of Westminster.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022 Latest poll suggests growing support for Scottish independence But it also highlighted voters’ concerns over Nicola Sturgeon’s plans for a de facto referendum.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022 Jacinda Ardern forced to apologise after hot mic catches her calling rival ‘arrogant pr***’ Her words are now part of parliamentary record
Daily Record · Dec 13, 2022 North Lanarkshire Council Leader writes to local MSP's ahead of Scottish Budget vote Councillor Jim Logue is asking parliamentarians to think about residents ahead of the vote, which will see North Lanarkshire Council face cuts of over £70 million within the next three financial years.
Reuters · Dec 13, 2022 European Parliament strips Eva Kaili of VP role over Qatar graft scandal The European Parliament removed Greek MEP Eva Kaili as a vice president of the assembly on Tuesday after she was accused of accepting bribes from Qatar in one of the biggest corruption scandals to hit Brussels.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2022 Scotland backs independence for FOURTH consecutive poll SCOTS have backed independence for the fourth poll in a row, according to the latest data from YouGov.
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022 New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught on hot mic calling rival ‘arrogant prick’ New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was caught on a hot mic Tuesday calling a rival politician “an arrogant prick” in a rare misstep for a leader known for her skill at debating and calm, measured responses.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022 New Zealand PM Ardern caught name-calling rival on hot mic New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been caught on a hot mic using a vulgarity against a rival politician
Dublin Live · Dec 13, 2022 Leo Varadkar says he is 'confident' in his judgement ahead of transition back to Taoiseach's office Mr Varadkar is set to transition back to the Taoiseach's office this weekend
ABC News · Dec 13, 2022 Greens hold firm on demand for two-year power bill freeze ahead of vote on coal and gas price caps The Greens, whose support is needed to pass a proposed price cap on gas and coal, are holding firm on their demand for a two-year freeze on energy bill prices, which they say will save households $750 and be paid for by fossil fuel companies.