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An assured first PMQs, but here’s what Stephen Flynn must learn from his predecessors

STEPHEN Flynn said that he wanted to show the Prime Minister that the SNP “mean business”, yet actually demonstrating this is always tricky ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2022

Is Labour’s vision of a New Britain any different to the Tories' levelling up?

Former prime minister Gordon Brown’s review of the UK constitution could be a hugely significant moment for the UK. A radical agenda for political change is being offered by the party tipped to win the next election.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2022

PMQs analysis: Sunak and Starmer threw ‘blancmange’ and ‘flip flops’ at each other...but is anything sticking?

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer threw “blancmange” and “flip flops” at each other during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022

Keir Starmer calls Rishi Sunak ‘blancmange’ after housing U-turn

PM accused of being unable to stand up to Tory MPs as promise to build 300,000 new houses a year dropped

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022

Flynn makes first appearance as SNP Westminster leader at PMQs

The MP for Aberdeen South was elected to the role on Tuesday after defeating Alison Thewliss to replace Ian Blackford.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Emergency workers could face curbs on strike action, as Rishi Sunak promises ‘tough new laws’

Any new laws will not come in time to stop upcoming walkouts, minister admits

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Schools bill for England scrapped after months of opposition

Critics claimed clauses in bill would have given ministers sweeping powers over how academies operate

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022

In full: Matt Hancock’s letter to Rishi Sunak as former health secretary announces he’s quitting politics

Former health secretary Matt Hancock has said he will not stand for the Conservatives in the next general election.

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022

Tories hike annual party membership fee by £14

The party’s donations were dwarfed by those received by Labour in recent months amid political turbulence.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Fight for paid leave for miscarriage parents will go on says Lanarkshire MP after bill talked out

The Miscarriage Leave Bill was due to have its second reading but this has now been delayed until March.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022