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Stephen Flynn: SNP 'not interested' in becoming official opposition

STEPHEN Flynn has said the SNP are “not interested” in becoming the official opposition at Westminster after a poll suggested they could…

The National (Scotland)

It’s not just that Lee Anderson is wrong about hanging: he’s also the wrong man to stop the Tories sinking

Hankering for the death penalty may get the deputy chair attention, but it won’t attract working-class voters with genuine problems, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Tory MP shares right-wing conspiracy theory in House of Commons and online

Twitter users were quick to spot that Fletcher had shared a graphic taken from a right-wing website notorious for spreading conspiracy theories

The National (Scotland)

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5 bits of bad news slipped out by the Tories before Parliament's half-term break

Parliament has gone into its half term recess and MPs aren't due to return to the Commons until February 20 - giving the Government an ideal moment to rush out some tricky announcements

Daily Mirror

'Their bravery, their courage, has made a difference': Michael Gove hails Awaab Ishak's family ahead of law change

Many of the campaign demands for Awaab's Law are being met

Manchester Evening News

MPs to get £2,440 pay rise from April taking salary to £86,584

The increase is the same as the average rise in pay for public sector employees last year

Evening Standard

MPs call for government investigation into ‘horrific’ beating of Black schoolgirl near Surrey college

‘The school’s response must be evaluated immediately’, says a letter signed by dozens of cross-party MPs

Evening Standard

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UK urged to arrest visiting Xinjiang governor over Uighur ‘genocide’

MPs also condemned the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for planning talks with Erkin Tuniyaz.

The Independent UK

MPs should get medals and bigger payoffs, says report

Exit payments compare poorly with other countries, says cross-party group of MPs

The Independent UK

Residents from scene of south London’s fatal explosion still in hotels six months later

Several families evacuated from Galpin’s Road in Merton last year still living in temporary accommodation

The Independent UK

Make it easier for MPs to claim 'redundancy' cash after losing seat, says committee

Some MPs experienced 'financial challenges and hardship' after losing their seats, it is claimed

Wales Online

Make it easier for MPs to claim redundancy cash after losing seat — committee

The Commons Administration Committee said MP loss-of-office payments should not be ‘contingent’ on carrying out winding-up tasks.

The Independent UK

Residents from scene of fatal explosion still in hotels six months later

Several families who were evacuated from Galpin’s Road in Merton, south London, on August 8, are still living in temporary accommodation.

The Independent UK

Little boy died suddenly before second birthday - and nobody can tell his mum why

There are more unexplained childhood deaths in one to nine year olds than those caused by tragic accidents, fires or drowning. Eimear O'Hagan meets the families calling for answers

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Says US Insists on Direct Negotiations

US is proceeding with its negotiations and talks with Iran, including its insistence on direct negotiations with Tehran, announced Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. Amir-Abdollahian is touring Latin America, starting in Nicaragua and then moving to Venezuela, where he arrived Friday. Mehr News Agency reported that the FM met with…

The Guardian - UK

ECB hearing on alleged racism at Yorkshire descends into chaos as trio pull out

The ECB’s drawn-out disciplinary process concerning allegations of historical racism at Yorkshire is threatening to descend into chaos after Tim Bresnan, Matthew Hoggard and John Blain withdrew from proceedings.

The Guardian - UK

Bill to extend maternity protections passes in House of Commons

If bill goes through Lords, firms cannot make women redundant from moment pregnancy disclosed until child is 18 months

Daily Mirror

Inquiry launched into Omagh bombing 25 years after IRA atrocity which killed 29

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris told the House of Commons that the probe will be set up following a court judgement compelling the government to investigate

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Birmingham Post

British Steel told making redundancies in midst of support negotiations 'not the way to do business'

Minister and MPs perplexed by approach as offer details laid out in Westminster while union talks start in Scunthorpe

Birmingham Post

British Steel confirms jobs are at risk as it enters early talks with unions

Government unimpressed with announcement as negotiations over support package continue - confirming offer made

Reuters

Canadian lawmakers back resettlement of 10,000 Uyghur Muslims

The Canadian parliament on Wednesday unanimously voted in favor of a non-binding proposal for the resettlement of 10,000 Uyghur Muslim refugees from China's Xinjiang region into Canada over two years.

Liverpool Echo

Kim Johnson MP apologises in House of Commons for Israel comments

Liverpool Riverside Labour MP labelled the Israeli government "fascist" but later withdrew her remarks

Wales Online

Three years, (at least) 22 scandals: The full list facing a government mired in sleaze allegations

Over the last three years, there have been countless scandals from partygate to lobbing, from allegations of bullying to tax affairs.

The Independent UK

Watch: Steve Barclay gives statement on NHS Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan

Watch as Steve Barclay gave a statement on plans to help recover NHS urgent and emergency care services.

Chronicle Live

Gateshead MP renews call for action on funding 'crisis' putting leisure centres at risk of closure

Ian Mearns has called for a new debate in Parliament on the future of struggling leisure services

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