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Veteran Liberal MP Ryan Smith has withdrawn from the race to become party leader, while contender John Pesutto has reclaimed his seat to set up a showdown.

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Three contenders left vying for Victorian Liberal Party leadership after Ryan Smith drops out

Ryan Smith drops out of the race for the leadership of the Victorian Liberal Party. Matthew Guy left the top job in the party after his second election defeat.

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Scott Morrison censured over secret ministries, as former prime minister decries reprimand as 'political intimidation'

The House of Representatives votes to censure former prime minister Scott Morrison for secretly giving himself powers over several ministries during the height of the pandemic, after Mr Morrison rails against "retribution".

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Former prime minister Scott Morrison censured in parliament over secret ministries — as it happened

The government has successfully moved a censure motion against former prime minister Scott Morrison for failing to disclose to the parliament and public his appointments to a number of ministries. Look back on how it unfolded.

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Michelle Mone to keep Tory whip until PPE probes concluded, party confirms

MICHELLE Mone will keep the Tory whip until official probes into PPE Medpro have concluded, a party spokesperson has confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MPs split over John Nicolson investigation after Speaker letter row

Nicolson was referred to the Privileges Committee for investigation on Wednesday after a majority of MPs voted in favour of the move

The National (Scotland)

‘Diversity is a beautiful thing’: the view from Leicester and Birmingham

Minority ethnic people make up 59% and 51% of respective populations in UK’s first ‘super-diverse’ cities

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Martin Lewis criticises MPs for ‘voting for things you don’t believe in’

Consumer champion said current system means MPs forced to vote for things public know they don’t believe

Evening Standard

Labour hits back at Tory attacks on plan to put VAT on private school fees

Figures show drop in partnerships with state schools – which Labour says Tories promised would trigger a review of fees

The Guardian - UK

Reason behind Matt Hancock's 'intense' PDA with girlfriend Gina since leaving I'm A Celeb

Matt Hancock and Gina Coladangelo have scarcely taken their hands off each other since their very public reunion, acting like a 'new celebrity couple', according to body language expert Judi James

Daily Mirror

John Pesutto clinches Hawthorn victory, paving way for Victorian Liberal leadership bid

Mr Pesutto is roughly 1,000 votes ahead of teal independent Melissa Lowe, as the former shadow attorney-general prepares for a tilt at the party leadership.

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Try being trustworthy! Martin Lewis’s advice to MPs seeking to restore trust in politics

The money-saving expert and most trusted man in Britain has hard – and obvious - lessons for culture select committee

The Guardian - UK

Stormont Executive Formation bill passes Commons clearing way for MLA wage cut

Gregory Campbell argues Government should introduce “something similar” to salary cut in Westminster for Sinn Féin

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland abortion services "will be commissioned", Steve Baker says

Stella Creasy says "The last three years have been a story of not delivering, of not meeting the promise that we made to those women in Northern Ireland”

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The Independent UK

Measures extending Stormont deadline and slashing MLA pay clear the Commons

Chris Heaton-Harris said it is ‘not acceptable’ that Members of the Legislative Assembly continue to draw full salaries.

The Canberra Times

Multi-ministry Morrison still calling the shots

The most telling failure is sticking with Morrison after the full horror of his conniving has been exposed.

The Independent UK

Abortion services ‘will be commissioned in Northern Ireland’, minister tells MPs

Labour’s Stella Creasy urged the Government to act, warning that for the last three years ‘abortion might be legal, it is not accessible’.

The Guardian - UK

‘Not decided yet’: David Miliband hints at political comeback

Former Labour foreign secretary does not rule out return to UK politics before next election and urges greater EU cooperation

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Anthony Albanese plans to censure Scott Morrison this week. Here's what is expected to happen now

Following an inquiry into Scott Morrison's decision to secretly appoint himself to several ministries, Anthony Albanese has announced plans to censure the former prime minister. Here's what you need to know.

The Conversation

Trust in UK politics has taken a hit after recent chaos – and historical data suggests only a change of government can fix it

A YouGov poll conducted in October this year asked respondents if they trusted the Conservative party. Some 68% said that the party could not be trusted and only 14% said that it could. This followed the ill-advised mini budget from former prime minister Liz Truss and former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng…

Edinburgh Live

Former West Lothian SNP chief backs Alba for by-election

A party stalwart for more than 30 years, Frank Anderson was deselected in May . Now he's backing the Alba candidate, claiming the SNP have been distracted from independence goal

Daily Mirror

Health chiefs slapped down by stats watchdog over 'misleading' nurse pay graph

The UK Statistics Authority has taken to task officials working for Health Secretary Steve Barclay for a "poor and misleading" graph that exaggerated increases in nurse pay

AAP

Anti-corruption watchdog clears parliament

The National Anti-Corruption Commission will start its work holding politicians and officials to account next year after new laws were passed in parliament.

AAP

Lib leader hopeful wins marginal Hawthorn

Liberal leadership contender John Pesutto won over teal challenger Melissa Lowe in the marginal Melbourne seat of Hawthorn, days after the Victorian election.

AAP

Liberal MP supports Morrison censure

A Liberal backbencher says she is 'deeply disappointed' by the lack of apology from former prime minister Scott Morrison about his secret ministry appointments.

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