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Tory MP rape claims must be properly investigated, minister says

Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake said it is important to establish the facts after a senior MP was reportedly accused of a series of assaults.

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Liz Truss took ‘Spinal Tap approach’ to running the country, says former aide

Ex-PM was determined to ‘turn it up to 11 and, only if necessary, turn it down again’ – just like spoof ‘loudest band’

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald will not rule out forming government with Fine Gael despite 'long shot'

The Sinn Fein president made the remarks on RTE’s The Late Late Show

Irish Mirror · Dec 3, 2022

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Kirsten Oswald to step down as SNP deputy leader at Westminster

KIRSTEN Oswald has announced she will step down as the SNP's deputy Westminster leader.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2022

Tory MP who declared ‘God save the King of Bahrain’ in speech received £10k in hospitality from regime

‘Lavish trips’ funded by autocracies are ‘seriously damaging to our democracy’, parliamentarians say

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

COVID-19 'complicated' Liberals' SA election campaign but not sole factor in loss, review finds

An internal review has found the former South Australian government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was not the sole factor that lost the Liberal Party the state election.

ABC News · Dec 3, 2022

Keir Starmer promises 'change within Scotland' as he rejects SNP referendum call

EXCLUSIVE: In a joint interview with the Record, Starmer and Scots Labour leader Anas Sarwar addressed the independence question and spoke of the plan for greater powers for Holyrood.

Daily Record · Dec 3, 2022

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MP in line to be next SNP Westminster leader had 'concerns' with energy giant windfall tax plan

MP for Aberdeen South Stephen Flynn claimed a stand-alone tax could hit jobs.

Daily Record · Dec 3, 2022

Liberal Party dumps conservative Noel McCoy for Castle Hill pre-selection over COVID criticisms

The NSW government is facing another pre-selection debacle after the far-right lawyer expected to replace the Transport Minister was dumped in a shock move by the Liberal Party.

ABC News · Dec 3, 2022

'I've had **** poured over my head over affair,' says Hancock as he goes back to work following £400,000 TV appearance

Disgraced former minister bemoans consequences of his rule-breaking affair and says he wants 'forgiveness' from the public

Wales Online · Dec 3, 2022

Prince William and Biden’s Boston meeting encounters rail worker protests

Their meeting took place at the John F Kennedy Presidential Library before Earthshot Awards

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Brisbane councillors trade allegations over inappropriate behaviour in chambers

Brisbane City Council meeting standards have been called into question after one councillor repeatedly turned his back on others in the chambers.

ABC News · Dec 2, 2022

How David Littleproud's electorate reacted to his Voice to Parliament announcement

Traditional custodians in the seat of Maranoa say they were expecting the Nationals leader to give them a call, but the phone never rang.

ABC News · Dec 2, 2022

‘Enough is enough’: wave of strikes led by ‘fantastic’ women, says Frances O’Grady

As she steps down, outgoing TUC general secretary says female workers’ jobs are undervalued

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022

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The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

All the MPs standing down at the next general election as Matt Hancock pursues ‘new possibilities’ - OLD

Matt Hancock is to stand down as he looks to “influence the public debate” outside Parliament

Bangkok Post · Dec 2, 2022

The rise and fall of the minnow parties

Now the charter court has issued a ruling on the election system, all political parties are effectively gearing up for the next poll. With all in place, some pundits even entertain the idea that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha might call for a House dissolution at any time.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

Michael Gove says he will not stand down amid rumours he would quit next general election

Tory MP says he is ‘addicted to public service’ and will not follow in footsteps of Sajid Javid and Dehenna Davison

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

Rishi Sunak urged to say what senior Tories knew about MP sexual assault and rape claims

MP facing the allegations has not been suspended by the party

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Chronicle Live · Dec 2, 2022

North East mayor talks: Path clearing for Durham to join multi-billion pound devolution deal

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove is understood to be keen on having County Durham join six of its northern neighbours in a deal to reshape the region's political landscape

Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

'The main change of the year? The talentless Tories are now openly trolling us'

Brian Reade has been quiet since August, but he's back... and has three choice words for the broken Government

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2022

Supreme Court ruling 'not the end of the road' for Scottish independence, expert says

Professor Nicola McEwen, an expert in constitutional issues, said the Supreme Court ruling simply kicked the issue back into the political sphere.

Daily Record · Dec 2, 2022

Perthshire SNP MP being investigated by Commons watchdog over parliament rule breach claims

Ochil and South Perthshire representative John Nicolson insists there was ‘no malicious intent’ in publicly sharing letter from Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022

Matt Hancock in demand as guest speaker for local Tory events, say MPs

Hancock’s potential to raise funds for party coffers creates dilemma after whip was withdrawn due to I’m a Celebrity appearance

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2022

UK voters back indyref2 to go ahead next year, poll finds

NEW polling has revealed most UK voters back plans for a Scottish independence referendum to go ahead next year.

Belfast Live · Dec 2, 2022

Stormont recall bid launched by Michelle O'Neill to express 'concern' over £600 payment

Business minister Graham Stuart cannot see Energy Bill Support Scheme payments being issued to Northern Ireland before Christmas

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