Andy Burnham faces choice on drilling as North Sea consultation closes Production at both Jackdaw and Rosebank was approved by the Conservatives, but a court quashed those decisions last year. Evening Standard · Aug 9
Council passed caller’s details on to AI data centre firm North Lanarkshire Council has been accused of acting as a 'receptionist' for a company developing an AI data centre that would displace… The National (Scotland) · Aug 9
'All relative': Labor plays down decade-low poll result Labor's primary vote has fallen to its lowest level since the dying days of the Gillard government, but an expert says the figure is not as bad as it seems. AAP · Aug 9
As gambling reforms face pressure from all sides, will Labor hold ’em, fold ’em or walk away? Stronger action on inducements would be popular with voters – but crossbenchers fear ad reforms are worse than the status quo The Guardian - AU · Aug 9
Australia has a unique love affair with house auctions. Is it starting to come to an end? Recent falls in auction clearance rates have resulted in dramatic media headlines. But were auctions part of the problem? The Guardian - AU · Aug 9
'Do it ourselves': ultimatum for Labor on gambling laws A red line has been drawn on a key sticking point in negotiations over Labor's contentious gambling reforms as the Greens flag their preparedness to do a deal. AAP · Aug 9
Zack Polanski calls out 'absurd' BBC double-standards for Greens and Reform UK GREEN leader Zack Polanski has criticised “absurd” editorial decisions from the BBC ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 8
Amid a week of sex and drug allegations, Pocock summed up Albanese’s gambling plan with one word Independent senator says it is a ‘tragedy’ that PM is standing in the way of strong public and bipartisan support for tougher laws The Guardian - AU · Aug 7
Anger as far-right 'spoiler party' spent £25 on 'campaign' that cost Greens seat THE Scottish Greens have hit out against a decision to allow a far-right "spoiler party" to stand in the Scottish Election after it… The National (Scotland) · Aug 6
Nicola Sturgeon 'welcome' to join Scottish Greens, party says NICOLA Sturgeon is “welcome” to join the Scottish Greens, the party has said. The National (Scotland) · Aug 6
Labor faces fierce backlash from gambling giants as Coalition and Greens push for new controls on inducements Despite reports the PM wants Labor’s bill to be passed in full or withdrawn, Anika Wells insists she is prepared to negotiate The Guardian - AU · Aug 6
Labor's rivals revive push for full ban on gambling ads Minor parties and independents are preparing amendments to Labor's "friendless" proposed gambling reforms before parliament returns to Canberra. AAP · Aug 6
Zack Polanski just set up a new Greens versus Labour and SNP divide ZACK Polanski threw down the gauntlet to Andy Burnham today: no new oil and gas. The National (Scotland) · Aug 5
Nearly 1,500 properties bought using first home buyers’ 5% deposit scheme converted into investments New data shows the federal government scheme has been used by high-income borrowers, including one couple earning an annual $674,000 The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
Evening Standard · Aug 5 Zack Polanski calls for Prime Minister to force fossil fuel firms to cover costs of tackling wildfires Zack Polanski was joined by BBC Springwatch presenter Chris Packham as he warned: ‘We are facing the biggest threat to this country since the Second World War’
The National (Scotland) · Aug 5 Greens accuse SNP of 'cosying up' to Israel-linked Barclays with bonds scheme GREENS co-leader Ross Greer has accused the Scottish Government of "cosying up" to Israel-linked Barclays in a furious statement after…
The Guardian - AU · Aug 5 Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations Sarah Henderson says bill ignores gambling inducements, uniting parties and independents against controversial legislation
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4 Labor MPs urge Albanese to go harder on gambling reform amid illicit drug and sex worker allegations Louise Miller-Frost and Alicia Payne have vowed to push for further action after evidence from Sportsbet and Tabcorp this week
The Independent UK · Aug 4 Calls to end ‘antiquated’ exam system as 150,000 pupils receive their results The Scottish Greens have urged the Government to implement the recommendations of an expert review from 2023
Evening Standard · Aug 4 London Green leader vows to make it harder for people to drive cars as he lays out vision for borough Southwark leader Jame McAsh laid out his vision for the borough, including increasing affordable housing, tackling the climate emergency and resisting immigration raids
AAP · Aug 4 'Swept under the rug': hate speech reforms knocked back A report recommending hate speech reforms that sat with a state government for months has been snubbed, with sexual minorities arguing it's an insult.
The Conversation · Aug 4 Two Victorian polls have the Coalition leading Labor, with One Nation down With less than four months until the Victorian election, two polls that were taken after last week’s change of premier have the Coalition leading Labor after preferences by 52–48 or 53–47. One Nation’s primary vote has dropped 3–5 points since June to be at 22% in both polls.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 3 How accurate is Nicola Sturgeon's warning for the SNP? THE SNP have shifted their position on oil and gas in recent years, calling for the windfall tax – also known as the Energy Profits Levy – to be…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 3 Nicola Sturgeon warns John Swinney SNP policy shift driving voters to Scottish Greens NICOLA Sturgeon has warned John Swinney that the SNP risk losing more votes to the Scottish Greens under the party’s current policy direction.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2 Dining across the divide: ‘He didn’t change my mind on anything – but he did give me a lift to my car’ A prospective Restore Britain voter and a Green-supporting Chinese immigrant found some common ground over small-boat crossings, but where did they land on foxhunting?