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The big business of lobbying in Westminster

There is nothing inherently sinister about seeking to influence the people who write our laws; indeed, it’s a vital part of any democracy. Any citizen has the right to lobby an MP – the verb was coined to describe people who collared lawmakers in public lobbies such as Parliament’s. But…

The Week

Gordon Brown confuses with calls to move from 'nationalism to patriotism'

GORDON Brown has claimed that people must move away from “nationalism” and towards “patriotism” ...

The National (Scotland)

Brexit: ‘Things can only get better’ say experts

The problems of Brexit red tape have hit “low ebb”, according to David Henig, the independent trade adviser, in an Independent online event on Thursday. From this new baseline, “things can only get better”.

The Independent UK

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Bridgend's outgoing mayor describes 'eventful year' in office

Martyn Jones saw three prime ministers, the Queen's death and the cost of living crisis during his reign

Wales Online

Politicians 'reluctant to tell truth about mess UK is in', former Tory chair says

A FORMER chair of the Tory Party was applauded on Question Time after saying that politicians were not telling people the truth: 'We’re in one…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland’s glass bottle deposit plan is being kicked down the road by warring politicians

The environmentally sound scheme is being lost in a battle over who wields the real power after devolution, says Kat Jones, director of Action to Protect Rural Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson says he will bypass Cabinet Office and send WhatsApp messages directly to Covid inquiry – as it happened

Former PM says he will provide unredacted messages directly to the inquiry in letter to Lady Hallett

The Guardian - UK

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Labour vows to overhaul planned Tory changes to student loan system

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson says party would reduce monthly repayments for graduates

The Guardian - UK

Former Tory chairman warns Britain is in 'one hell of a mess' in savage attack

Lord Chris Patten told a BBC Question Time audience he has little in common with "flat earthers" within the modern-day Conservative Party as said the UK doesn't look like "a country which has things going for it"

Daily Mirror

North East devolution deal 'not ideal' – but an opportunity that can't be missed

The historic £4.2bn devolution deal is edging ever closer to becoming a reality, though councillors admit it is not everything they would want

Chronicle Live

Covid inquiry sends Boris Johnson 150 questions - including these key points

The former PM will be asked if he said “let the bodies pile high” and if he felt manipulated into lockdown

Wales Online

Millennials are a growing electoral force, and their thinking on tax is a gamechanger

Young people are hostile to income redistribution. It’s not because they’re rightwing – they simply pay too much tax already, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

No division on the promenade but activists not impressed with new Yes materials

THIS week, I went to Largs to chat to activists whilst they manned their street stall on a very sunny bank holiday.

The National (Scotland)

Labour MSPs reject Keir Starmer planned ban on new North Sea oil and gas developments

EXCLUSIVE: Two MSPs used a Labour group meeting to express concern about the mooted policy.

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The Independent UK

Government set for legal battle with Covid inquiry over Johnson messages

Ministers are seeking to challenge the request for Boris Johnson’s unredacted WhatsApp messages and notebooks.

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham calls for Labour to adopt proportional representation

Mayor of Greater Manchester says reform will stop parties voted for by a minority from having complete power at Westminster

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar promises to 'lead the way' in delivering Labour MPs during Unionist rally

ANAS Sarwar has promised that his party will “lead the way” in delivering seats in Scotland to ensure a Labour majority at the next General…

The Independent UK

Gordon Brown: Tories will not be remembered for their convictions

Gordon Brown addressed an Our Scottish Future Rally in Edinburgh on Thursday evening about reforming the UK.

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Evening Standard

Truss joins calls by senior Tories to scrap inheritance tax

The proposal has been met with scepticism from senior economists and tax experts

The Independent UK

Economists dismiss Tory push to scrap inheritance tax

Senior economist Paul Johnson said the ‘genuinely unfair’ tax, which is ‘absurdly easy to avoid’ for the super rich, should be reformed.

The Independent UK

Johnson ‘more than happy’ to hand material to Covid inquiry amid legal battle

The Cabinet Office on Thursday confirmed it was seeking a judicial review of inquiry chairwoman Baroness Hallett’s document request.

The National (Scotland)

Labour leaders announce new 'radical' alliance at Unionist rally

A GROUP of Labour politicians from across the UK have announced the formation of a "radical" alliance which will campaign for…

The Independent UK

Leading Labour politicians form group to campaign for UK reform

Led by former prime minister Gordon Brown, they will push for improved devolution.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson fails to hand 16 months of WhatsApps to Covid inquiry from old phone

The former PM was forced to switch phone in April 2021 after it emerged that his personal number had been freely available online for 15 years

The Guardian - UK

Female staff express fears over using Labour party’s complaints procedure

Officials acknowledge ‘genuine concerns’ in wake of MPs’ suspension over allegations of harassment

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