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SNP given huge lead in new Westminster poll – but Labour are gaining ground

THE SNP remain “by far” Scotland’s most popular political party, a new General Election poll has suggested, although the party is losing…

The National (Scotland)

Lords refuse to stop Illegal Migration Bill despite Archbishop leading peers in opposition

A bid to stop controversial legislation dubbed ‘morally unacceptable and politically impractical’ fails despite opposition from Justin Welby though the debate is set to continue

Evening Standard

Government’s ‘ideological’ approach to Brexit trade deals condemned by senior Tory

Former Cabinet minister George Eustice says too much has been given away in the name of free trade

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Labour mayor says Keir Starmer 'should have stuck' with pledge to scrap university tuition fees

North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll has criticised Sir Keir's U-turn on a commitment made during his leadership campaign to abolish university tuition fees

Chronicle Live

Sir John Major warns against ‘excessive zeal’ to be tough on crime

The former Tory PM called for a stronger focus on rehabilitation.

The Independent UK

Labour picks up votes from both SNP and Conservatives, YouGov poll says

A YouGov poll has said Labour gained ground on the SNP since the last general election, but Humza Yousaf’s party was still the biggest.

The Independent UK

EC has to be accountable

Several errors in last week's advance vote have landed the Election Commission (EC) in trouble. Such mistakes raise doubts about the efficacy of the poll agency in organising Sunday's much-anticipated election and whether it can ensure it is free and fair.

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‘It massively backfired’: Republicanism in spotlight after arrests

Head of Republic campaign group believes detention at coronation was premeditated attempt to kill protests

The Guardian - UK

Too many offenders are being jailed, former Tory PM Sir John Major says

The ex-Tory leader argued that ‘pointless’ short-term prison sentences are being imposed where non-custodial measures would be more effective.

The Independent UK

New Oldham council leader elected - the fourth in three years

Ms Shah had previously served as leader after the defeat of Sean Fielding in May 2021

Manchester Evening News

Mass resignations 'could have been avoided' in 'beyond toxic' council if SNP listened

THE environment of North Lanarkshire SNP Group has been described as “beyond toxic” by seven councillors who have been expelled or resigned…

The National (Scotland)

Pledge to reduce NHS backlog has been broken, Steve Barclay admits

NHS in England missed target that patients waiting 18 months for an operation would be treated by April

The Guardian - UK

Date set to elect new council leader as Labour look set to take over in Bolton

A meeting will be held next Tuesday to elect the leader of Bolton Council

Manchester Evening News

Firing process for Met chiefs must be more democratic, says City Hall committee

The London Assembly’s police and crime committee said it agreed with the idea that the Assembly should have say on whether Met chiefs can be sacked

Evening Standard

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Daily Mirror

Tory 'sacking of nurses' law will be revoked when Labour comes to power, says peer

Labour peer Lord Ray Collins of Highbury told the House of Lords that the Minimum Services Bill will be revoked when Labour comes to power "fairly shortly"

Manchester Evening News

Labour refusing to give up on running Stockport council despite trailing Lib Dems following dramatic local elections

“I appreciate the arithmetic and the Lib Dems being the biggest group, but the council is in no overall control and we are absolutely going to try and see what we can do.”

Daily Mirror

Tories fail to meet target to stamp out NHS waits of more than 18 months

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting described the latest Tory failure as another 'broken promise', adding: 'So much for Rishi Sunak's relaunch.'

Manchester Evening News

Death threats, 'conspiracy theories' and police escorts - what it's really like being leader of Oldham council

'The police have had to follow me home so no one else follows me home'

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The Guardian - UK

Steve Brine breached rules when lobbying ministers in pandemic, watchdog finds

Chair of health committee did not properly declare work for health recruitment firm Remedium Partners

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer fails to rule out Lib Dem deal if Labour falls short of a majority

Labour leader also said he was ‘very relaxed’ about the rich

Daily Mirror

Keir Starmer won't rule out Lib Dem coalition if Labour falls short of majority

The Labour leader said he was pushing for an 'outright majority' at the next general election but repeatedly failed to explicitly rule out striking a deal with the Liberal Democrats

The Guardian - UK

Tory MPs condemn use of new laws to detain coronation protesters

Backbenchers speak out after Metropolitan police expresses regret over arrests of six members of Republic

Evening Standard

Ex Tory leader at City Hall Susan Hall enters race to become Conservative candidate for mayor

Susan Hall announces that she wants to challenge Labour mayor Sadiq Khan in next year’s election as the Tories’ ‘common sense’ candidate

Newsroom.co.nz

Labour looks for heavy hitters ahead of list rankings

A high-profile United Nations advisor will be confirmed in the North Shore seat for Labour this weekend and the party is in talks with a KPMG managing partner based in Vietnam

Belfast Live

Jim Allister: TUV vote in council election will be 'barometer' for NI Protocol opposition

Jim Allister said voting TUV would be "injecting necessary strength into others" as he questioned the DUP's plans

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