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Labour will scrap the House of Lords, Scottish party leader Anas Sarwar says

Anas Sarwar also said Labour will not strike a deal with the SNP, calling Boris Johnson a 'gift' for Nicola Sturgeon's party. He told a Westminster audience that Labour will bring 'new hope' to politics and will deliver change by uniting people.

Daily Mirror

Anas Sarwar backs Keir Starmer's move to abandon any attempt by Labour government to rejoin EU

The Scottish Labour leader ruled out a return to the EU under a Labour government saying people wanted the politicians to sort the Brexit problems not re-run the debate.

Daily Record

Labour will not strike any deal with SNP, Sarwar says

The Scottish Labour leader told the Fabian Society in London that ‘cooperation and not conflict’ should be at the heart of government.

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Anas Sarwar calls for House of Lords to be abolished and replaced with regional senate

THE House of Lords “must be abolished” and replaced with a regional senate instead, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has suggested.

The National (Scotland)

Labour would scrap House of Lords, says Scottish party leader

Anas Sarwar calls instead for creation of ‘senate of nations and regions’ and rules out pact with SNP

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin would welcome Scottish independence, suggests Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said that the Russian president would welcome any move that destabilises his enemies.

Daily Record

SNP sex pest MP Patrick Grady faces no further police investigations

The Met Police has dropped an inquiry after a complaint against Patrick Grady forced him to stand aside from the SNP Westminster group.

Daily Record

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Where did all those US sweet shops in London come from? The problem is, we don’t know

Many of them rip off customers and owe us millions in business rates – but tracking down their owners is proving impossible, says Adam Hug, leader of Westminster city council

The Guardian - UK

UK Government threatens to interfere in Scotland's gender recognition bill

The UK Attorney General is risking a constitutional row by suggesting she might interfere in the Scottish Government's GRA Bill.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar to demand 'legal duty' for Holyrood and Westminster to co-operate

ANAS Sarwar is set to argue that there should be a “legal duty of cooperation” between the Holyrood and Westminster Governments.

The National (Scotland)

Chris Pincher: Boris Johnson ‘failed to act’ on sexual misconduct claims, say Tory staff

PM has ‘serious questions’ to answer, say young staffers

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson news – live: Chris Pincher appointment ‘showed PM’s bad judgement’

Sir Keir Starmer says he has ‘no sympathy’ for ‘man who puts himself above everything’

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson told to come clean on Pincher scandal amid fresh misconduct claims

TORY rebels are plotting a fresh push to oust Boris Johnson as he faces fresh questions over what he knew about sexual misconduct allegations…

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson knew about Chris Pincher allegations before promotion, says No10

Downing Street on Monday admitted that Boris Johnson had been aware of media reports and allegations of misconduct involving former minister Chris Pincher – but still pressed ahead with his appointment as Deputy Chief Whip in February.

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Boris Johnson facing growing calls to explain what he knew about Chris Pincher allegations

Scandal threatening to further undermine PM’s authority as Tory rebels reportedly ‘emboldened to act’ to oust him

The Guardian - UK

Johnson faces backlash for ‘failure to act’ over Chris Pincher warnings

Parliamentary staffers and Tory MPs say allegations of sexual misconduct were not acted on by whips

The National (Scotland)

General Election may be only way to ask Scots about independence, Patrick Harvie says

A “de facto” referendum held in the form of a general election could be the only way to stage a vote on independence, Patrick Harvie has…

The Guardian - UK

I’ll never talk to the SNP, says Starmer. That’s morally dubious and tactically inept

Our times cry out for leaders willing to confront huge problems across the political divide, says Neal Lawson, director of the campaign group Compass

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Harvie: General election may be ‘only chance’ to ask Scots about independence

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie said while a referendum is his ‘preferred route’ this could be blocked by Westminster or the Supreme Court.

The National (Scotland)

Senior MPs reject call to close Westminster's pubs to clean up Parliament

SENIOR MPs have rejected calls for Parliament’s bars to be closed in the wake of misconduct scandals.

The National (Scotland)

Pollster gives his verdict on what will decide outcome of indyref2

Former Ipsos MORI director Mark Diffley has shared his thought on a new independence poll.

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s Notre Dame? Why MPs need to solve the Houses of Parliament problem

The renovation of the Palace of Westminster has foundered amid soaring cost projections, infighting and safety fears. Can anyone find a way forward?

The National (Scotland)

Scottish ministers urged to reject new gas plant amid climate fears

A PROPOSED gas plant at Peterhead is on “rotten foundations” and could “seriously jeopardise” Scotland’s climate targets, the Scottish…

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s future won’t be settled until there is a second vote on independence

Crudely blocking a fresh referendum could ultimately backfire on the unionist cause

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon hails 'encouraging' poll which shows Yes campaign edging ahead of No

A survey by Panelbase found 48 per cent of Scots supported independence while 47 per cent were against - and just five per cent said they were undecided.

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