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The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Supreme Court Questions ‘Lightning Speed’ In Appointment Of Arun Goel As Election Commissioner

"What was that prevailed upon the government to initiate the process in a manner that everything has to be done within the shortest possible time and super fast?" asked the bench. Read on for details:

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Keir Starmer wins Politician of the Year at right-wing Spectator magazine awards

LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer won Politician of the Year at the Spectator awards on Monday evening.

The National (Scotland)

'Almost hilarious': Douglas Ross STILL says UK is a voluntary Union

AN interview in which Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross insisted the UK is a voluntary Union has been described as “almost hilarious”.

The National (Scotland)

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Victoria’s major parties look to contingency funds as part of election commitment costings

Both Labor and the Coalition claim they could achieve forecast surpluses after releasing their costings

The Guardian - AU

The Leader podcast: Is indyref2 dead?

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon plans her next move

Evening Standard

Only time will tell if the Nacc will be the ‘big broom’ promised to sweep through our corridors of power

While some still have faith in politics’ ability to self-correct, others hope greater disruption will bring stronger trust

The Guardian - AU

Former Met PC convicted of assaulting woman would have been thrown out of force, says panel

Ex-Met PC Jack Greenaway was convicted of actual bodily harm after assault on woman in south London

Evening Standard

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Labor, Coalition promise billion-dollar surpluses in three years as pre-election costings revealed

Labor claims it can return the budget to a surplus exceeding $1b by 2026, while the Coalition says under its plan that figure would be $11.3b. Both parties are relying on raiding contingency funds.

ABC News

Quotes- Reaction to Anwar Ibrahim's appointment as Malaysian prime minister

Malaysia's king appointed long-time opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister on Thursday, ending five days of unprecedented post-election crisis after inconclusive polls.

Reuters

Liberal candidate Bill Tilley denies using aggressive language against independent in Benambra seat stoush

The Liberal Party candidate for the seat of Benambra has been accused of using "threatening and intimidating language and behaviour" towards another candidate for the seat.

ABC News

Half of Scots would vote SNP for independence at next general election – poll

The snap poll was carried out after the UK Supreme Court said the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to legislate for another indyref.

The Independent UK

Thursday briefing: Nicola Sturgeon’s bid for a second Scottish referendum isn’t over … yet

In today’s newsletter: the UK supreme court shot down a legal attempt to force another vote. But that doesn’t mean the SNP is out of options

The Guardian - UK

Afternoon Update: Labor, Coalition team up on anti-corruption bill; ABC reboots Mother and Son; and a heartbreaking paramedic response

Legislation on federal anti-corruption body has passed lower house without amendments to strengthen its powers

The Guardian - AU

Liverpool Council spending "appalling" £100,000 extra a month on senior interim roles

Opposition leader describes situation as "appalling"

Liverpool Echo

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The National (Scotland)

What the polls say about Nicola Sturgeon's de-facto referendum plan

IN the hours after yesterday’s UK Supreme Court ruling found that Holyrood cannot legislate for a second independence referendum, the First…

The Guardian - AU

Labor orders investigation into government contracts linked to Stuart Robert

Bill Shorten tells parliament that using public office to ‘enrich private mates’ is corruption following newspaper report on Coalition MP

Daily Record

Independence issue cannot be left, it must be addressed by UK Government now

Record View: A new agreement must be reached that respects the right of the Scottish people to choose our future.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon insists 'Scottish democracy won't become a prisoner of Westminster' following Supreme Court verdict

The First Minister said she would 'seek to find a way in which the people of Scotland can express their views' after the Supreme Court verdict.

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Bangkok Post

Politicians flaunt 'lucky veggies' on Taiwan's campaign trail

TAIPEI: Many politicians might hope for a picture-perfect moment with a voter's baby to boost their poll numbers, but in Taiwan vegetables are the kings of the campaign trail.

ABC News

Closed hearing to be held in trial of Bruce Lehrmann, the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins

The ACT Supreme Court confirms it will hear an application relating to the trial on December 2 and that media and members of the public will not be allowed to attend.

Nottingham Post

Nottingham residents face paying extra parking permit charges to help council balance budget

The plans come as the council looks to draw up a balanced budget

AAP

Ex-indy MP supports fresh NSW contender

The local GP who sparked a run of independent representation in the Sydney beachside electorate of Manly has thrown his support behind a new teal candidate.

Bangkok Post

Prayut considers party switch

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he is considering a move to join the newly-established United Thai Nation Party (UTN) or Ruam Thai Sang Chart.

The Canberra Times

Court to hear secret application in Parliament House rape case

The courtroom will be closed to everyone except court officers, lawyers and parties to the case.

AAP

Victoria Labor's election promises mystery

Labor has declared it will fund billions of dollars in campaign promises without new taxes, but there's questions over when some projects will get cash.

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