Labour hit out at ‘chaos’ in Parliament and Tories’ ‘inability to govern’ Shadow Commons leader Thangam Debbonaire said an “inability to govern” is “bringing this country to a grinding halt”. The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
Dining across the divide: ‘I told her she was very cunning – in a nice way’ Feminism, the EU and even sex differences in chimps – can these strangers agree on anything? The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
Suella Braverman urges people to rethink Christmas holiday flight plans Home secretary warns of ‘undeniable, serious disruption’ if Border Force strikes go ahead The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
Dominic Raab's controversial Bill of Rights 'could be shelved' again in blow to Deputy PM The Deputy Prime Minister said the controversial legislation would 'return to Parliament in the coming weeks' - just days after he was reappointed to the Cabinet by Rishi Sunak Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022
Commons suspended in row over Michael Gove’s Cumbria coal mine statement ‘This is not the way we do good government,’ the speaker fumed at Gove The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
Stormont Assembly members' pay to be cut by 27.5% from January Chris Heaton-Harris also triggered an option to extend a deadline to form a new devolved Executive in Belfast by a further six weeks Belfast Live · Dec 8, 2022
SNP/Green Government trying to avoid Kate Forbes 'resignation' over gender law, claim Tories Tory MSP Alexander Burnett suggested the Government opposed greater scrutiny of the bill in order to protect Forbes Daily Record · Dec 8, 2022
Tories urged to take down ‘appalling’ video of Sadiq Khan in ‘gun sights’ Labour MPs ‘shocked’ by imagery in Tottenham Conservatives campaign ad The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
MP Julian Knight rejects any wrongdoing after whip removed MP for Solihull in the West Midlands says he has been targeted by rumours and ‘threats involving blackmail’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
SNP would win outright majority in new Holyrood election, poll suggests THE SNP would command a majority at Holyrood and the Greens would return a record number of MSPs after a fresh Scottish parliament election,… The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2022
Erik ten Hag has been proven right after U-turn with important Manchester United position Erik ten Hag had a key decision to make at left-back at Man United this season and he made a U-turn with his selection. Manchester Evening News · Dec 8, 2022
'Reckless climate vandalism': Michael Gove slammed for approving new coal mine THE Scottish Greens have said the UK Government has “bulldozed a Westminster sized hole” into its net zero commitments after approving the first… The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2022
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn suffers blow after double resignation Pete Wishart and Stewart McDonald quit the frontbench days after Flynn succeeded Ian Blackford Daily Record · Dec 8, 2022
Headteachers demand racism comments explanation from councillor Cllr Tom Logan made the remarks to a select committee this summer Liverpool Echo · Dec 8, 2022
The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2022 Tory minister panned for using 'Greater Britain' book proceeds to open food pantries A TORY minister has been severely criticised after announcing plans to use the proceeds from a book about making Britain “greater” to open food…
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022 Julian Knight claims he’s had ‘blackmail threats’ and condemns removal of Tory whip after police complaint The senior MP has recused himself from Parliament
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022 Education Secretary says white privilege is not a ‘fact’ She said schools should not be ‘teaching things as fact that are debates’
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022 Pete Wishart ‘bemused’ at SNP Commons leadership change as he quits front bench The Perth and Perthshire North MP told new Westminster leader Stephen Flynn he did not understand the need for a challenge.
Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022 Matt Hancock tipped for Strictly after quitting politics to chase reality TV fame The former Health Secretary shocked the nation and fellow campmates when he appeared on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022 Julian Knight says removal of Tory whip ‘wrong and unjustified’ The senior MP has recused himself from Parliament.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2022 Senior SNP MP resigns from Westminster frontbench after Stephen Flynn becomes leader THE SNP's most senior MP has resigned from the party's frontbench at Westminster following Stephen Flynn taking over as group leader ...
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 8, 2022 Israel's Netanyahu Moves Closer to Coalition Deal Israel's prime-minister designate Benjamin Netanyahu struck a deal with an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party Thursday on allocating cabinet jobs in a key step towards forming a government ahead of a looming deadline. The deal announced overnight promises the Shas party five ministerial jobs in Netanyahu's incoming government, which is expected to…
The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2022 Victoria’s new Liberal leader: the five things to know about John Pesutto The former shadow attorney general narrowly won back Hawthorn prior to securing the party’s leadership
Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2022 Ian Blackford: ‘I believe I would have won’ if I’d put myself forward in SNP race The former leader will now take a role as the SNP’s business ambassador, making the case for Scottish independence to businesses
The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2022 Tories remove whip from senior MP following complaint to police THE Conservative Party have removed the whip from a senior MP after a complaint was made to the Metropolitan Police.