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Ian Blackford reveals 'high point' during time as MP

IAN Blackford has revealed the high point of his time as an MP after announcing he would step down at the next General Election.

The National (Scotland)

City boss wants to lead 'most professional council ever seen'

Cllr Liam Robinson reiterated his desire to bring 'hard work, not fireworks' to the local authority

Liverpool Echo

Kinnock's Brexit warning to Starmer over EU Single Market and economic pledge

The former Labour leader issued a warning to the current incumbent over meeting his economic vow while remaining outside the Single Market and Customs Union

Daily Mirror

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North East mayoral rival says she has 'no say' over Jamie Driscoll's exclusion from Labour race

Kim McGuinness says that the decision to leave Mr Driscoll off a longlist of candidates for the North East mayoral election in 2024 is "a matter for the Labour Party's NEC"

Chronicle Live

Labour brings vote on release of Government correspondence on Teesworks inquiry

Shadow communities secretary Lisa Nandy has been questioning why the National Audit Office was not tasked with leading the investigation.

The Independent UK

Mark Drakeford says Wales is a better place to do business than England

'I am simply telling you what companies say to us, that when they deal with Wales, they have a stable landscape'

Wales Online

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford to stand down at the next election

In a statement released this evening, Ian Blackford said he has thought 'long and hard' about his decision as he thanked his colleagues and wife for their support

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Jamie Driscoll says North East public 'will not be happy' at Labour feud over mayoral election

The North of Tyne mayor continues to battle against "London Labour HQ" after he was barred from taking part in a selection contest because he appeared on stage with Ken Loach

Chronicle Live

Extending the term of parliament isn’t a terrible idea – it’s just one NZ has rejected twice already

Among a host of other recommendations, the Independent Electoral Review has proposed a referendum on extending the term of parliament to four years (from the current three). I’ll admit from the outset to being torn over the issue – the policy wonk in me says four, the election junkie says…

The Conversation

Tory divisions over post-Brexit laws exposed in Commons clashes

Kemi Badenoch accused of disrespecting backbenchers who fear ‘bonfire of regulations’ will not take place

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Labour’s green prosperity plan: the right strategy for Britain

Editorial: The country desperately needs a government prepared to invest big, to catch up with new economic times

The Guardian - UK

Who is Margaret Ferrier? Covid rule-breaking MP loses seat, sparking by-election

The contest is a crucial test for Scottish Labour and the SNP before the general election

Evening Standard

DUP to hold election for deputy leader role

Paula Bradley has been DUP deputy leader for the past two years

Belfast Live

Ian Blackford to step down from Commons at next election

The former SNP Westminster leader took over the role in 2017, resigning late last year

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Daily Mirror

Fury as dozens of Tory MPs vote against suspending shamed Covid rules MP

A number of high-profile Tories - including several supporters of Boris Johnson - voted against a 30 day suspension for ex-SNP MP Margaret Ferrier, who was convicted of breaking Covid lockdown rules

The Independent UK

Blackford to step down from Commons at next election

The former SNP Westminster leader took over the role in 2017, resigning late last year.

The Independent UK

Recall by-election possible as Ferrier’s Commons ban approved

The MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West has been suspended for 30 days for breaching Covid rules in 2020.

Daily Mirror

Tory minister says 'I'm not an arsonist' in ugly blue-on-blue scrap over EU law

Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch faced the wrath of Conservative Brexiteers after a climbdown on plans to tear up all retained laws by the end of the year

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Daily Record

Humza Yousaf spin doctor backed 'super majority' of SNP and Labour MSPs at Holyrood

Kevin Pringle, a former media chief to Alex Salmond, has returned to Holyrood to become the First Minister's official spokesman.

The Independent UK

‘I am not an arsonist’: Badenoch defends EU law ‘bonfire’ climbdown

The Business and Trade Secretary was grilled by MPs during an appearance at the European Scrutiny Committee.

Daily Record

Shamed Lanarkshire MP Margaret Ferrier suspended from House of Commons as by-election looms

The MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West will be banished from parliament for 30 days with a by-election now expected to be called in the constituency.

The Independent UK

MP calls for new legal right to visit loved ones in hospital or living care

Dan Carden said the care of a loved one should not be an ‘optional extra’.

Daily Record

SNP will face 'anger' from voters over Margaret Ferrier at Rutherglen by-election, claims Labour

Ferrier will lose her seat if 10 per cent of voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West sign a recall petition.

The National (Scotland)

SNP's longest-serving MP brands Alex Salmond's Yes candidate bid 'ridiculous'

Salmond had previously written to First Minister Humza Yousaf regarding the electoral plan, but has not yet had a reply.

Daily Mirror

Shamed ex-SNP MP faces by-election as MPs vote to suspend her over Covid breach

Margaret Ferrier was kicked out of the SNP when it emerged that she had breached lockdown rules in 2020, and the following year pleaded guilty to culpable and reckless conduct

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