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Senegal MP slaps female lawmaker, sets off parliament brawl

A violent brawl broke out in Senegal's parliament on Thursday after a male opposition lawmaker slapped a female colleague in the face, television footage showed, amid growing acrimony between ruling and opposition party politicians.

Reuters · Dec 1, 2022

Elections watchdog told ministers 2023 voter ID plans not 'fully secure or workable'

Letters from the Electoral Commission reveal ministers were warned of 'fundamental concerns' over the timetable of the multi-million pound policy that has been condemned by civil liberties campaigners

Daily Mirror · Dec 1, 2022

Ian Blackford's seven best moments as SNP Westminster leader

IAN Blackford has spent the past five years facing down four prime ministers as SNP Westminster leader, but has now confirmed he will be standing…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2022

Scotland reacts to Ian Blackford's decision to step down as SNP Westminster leader

SNP MPs have been reacting to the news that Ian Blackford will not be standing again to serve as the party’s leader in Westminster.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2022

Ditching October clock change would 'reduce car crashes and cut energy use'

It has been argued that there is now an 'overwhelming' case to scrap putting our clocks back an hour at the end of October every year

Wales Online · Dec 1, 2022

Who is Stephen Flynn? The MP who's the new SNP Westminster leader

STEPHEN Flynn has replaced Ian Blackford after he stepped down as leader of the SNP at Westminster.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2022

Row over plans for late night Metrolink tram trial that 'cuts across side of Manchester'

Manchester's Labour-run council is 'pushing hard' for trams to run until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays from 2023, but they did not agree to the Lib Dem's proposal for a three-month trial of late night trams on the Eccles via Media City to Ashton-under-Lyne Metrolink service

Manchester Evening News · Dec 1, 2022

Dining across the divide: ‘It was exhausting being with someone as bright as that’

One is a socialist feminist, the other identifies as neither of those things. Can an Italian meal help them see each other’s point of view?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2022

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says Australians should judge former prime minister Scott Morrison at the ballot box

Former prime minister Scott Morrison is lashed for his secret ministries scandal on Q+A as Nova Peris says she has serious concerns about a referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

ABC News · Dec 1, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon speaks out after Ian Blackford announces plans to step down

NICOLA Sturgeon has reacted to the news that Ian Blackford will not be standing again for leader of the SNP’s group in Westminster.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2022