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Did Jeremy Hunt’s budget rescue the Tories – or is the game up?

In the shadow of the Truss debacle and with hard times ahead, the chancellor faced a ‘politically impossible’ job, according to a former Tory minister. But the party’s morale is at rock bottom

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022

‘Exhausted’ Tories pin hopes on spring revival after bleak autumn statement

Some MPs would like Jeremy Hunt to revise tax rises, fearing impact on ‘squeezed middle’ and backlash from red wall areas

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022

Liverpool West Derby Labour contest set for dramatic climax

A process that as been marred by fall-outs and allegations will conclude with crunch vote today

Liverpool Echo · Nov 20, 2022

Anwar claims majority after vote, but rival does not concede

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday his coalition had mustered enough seats to form the country's next government after a hotly contested general election, potentially paving the way for him to become prime minister.

Bangkok Post · Nov 20, 2022

Women £574 a year worse off compared to when Tories came to power – Labour

Anneliese Dodds said: ‘The Conservatives have crashed the economy and, as usual, they have lumped women with the bill.’

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022

Keir Starmer pledges to ‘abolish the House of Lords’ as prime minister

Labour leader wants people to have the power to elect peers to the upper chamber

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022

Malaysia faces hung Parliament with polls too close to call

Malaysia is heading for its first-ever hung Parliament as coalitions led by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and former premier Muhyiddin Yassin are poised to fail to win a majority, fueling political uncertainty in an economy on a fragile rebound.

Tribune News Service · Nov 19, 2022

Sir Keir Starmer plans to abolish House of Lords

The Labour leader wants to radically reform constitutional politics with a new elected chamber.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022

Pirapan says Ruam Thai Sang Chart wants to enlist PM

Ruam Thai Sang Chart (RTSC) Party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga says he would welcome Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha into the party's fold, saying he is looking forward to discussing the matter with the premier as soon as their agendas clear.

Bangkok Post · Nov 19, 2022

Keir Starmer: I will abolish House of Lords to ‘restore trust in politics’

Exclusive: Labour leader plans a new elected chamber after accusing successive Tory governments of handing peerages to ‘lackeys and donors’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022