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Alex Salmond's former Alba aide takes on anti-abortion lobbying role

A former SNP councillor and aide to Alex Salmond has been named as a lobbyist for an anti-abortion group

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13

Andy Burnham Ordered Ministers To Stop PC Harper Killers' Release After Police Chiefs Warned They Felt 'Let Down'

The UK government faces pressure to prevent the early release of two men convicted in the death of PC Andrew Harper, as police chiefs and the public express concerns over justice and public safety.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

Voters head to the polls in Clacton by-election triggered by Nigel Farage

Polls have opened in the Clacton by-election after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage quit to trigger a contest in protest against scrutiny over…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13

Can UK's hard-right Farage bin financial probe with by-election win?

Nigel Farage – leader of the anti-immigration Reform UK party – will be fighting for his parliamentary seat on Thursday, going head to head with parody candidate Count Binface in snap polls. The by-election was called after Farage resigned amid a probe into his finances. But the surprise move threatens…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 13

D-Day for Farage and Count Binface in UK poll

LONDON - Voters in eastern England head to the polls on Thursday for a by-election triggered by hard-right Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, but amid a boycott by mainstream parties his main rival is a joke candidate called Count Binface.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Reform UK's Farage and joke candidate Count Binface go head-to-head in local by-election

Voters cast their ballots Thursday in a local English election pitting Brexit backer Nigel Farage against a collection of independents, jokers and single-issue candidates, including a comedian dressed as a dustbin, in a test ​of opposition ‌to the Reform UK leader's brand of populist politics.

France 24 · Aug 13

Farage hopes to return to Parliament as Clacton votes on his future

Nigel Farage is widely expected to win the by-election he triggered, with the main Westminster parties boycotting the contest.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Candidates warn against division in pitches to lead Scottish Labour

Monica Lennon, Joe Fagan and Michael Marra have made their cases to succeed Anas Sarwar.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

I went to Scottish Labour's leadership hustings. Here is what I learned

IT started as you’d expect.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12

Space Warrior Polling at 20%: Count Binface Becomes Farage's Biggest Rival in Clacton By-Election

Count Binface, a satirical character, challenges Nigel Farage in Clacton's by-election, drawing attention due to voter disaffection and the absence of major parties, amidst a record 34 candidates.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12