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This week saw the far-right officially arrive in Westminster politics

THIS week may have marked a sea change in UK politics – it may be the moment the far-right officially arrived in Westminster.

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Reasons behind two controversial Johnson peerages revealed after 18-month battle

Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge and Lord Kempsell were appointed to the House of Lords in Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list.

Evening Standard

British politics are not Elon Musk’s to toy with

Letters: Miguel Martinez Lucio, Dominic Crossley and Matthew Campbell respond to an article about the owner of X turning on Nigel Farage

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Predatory behaviour in Parliament ‘dangerous as Savile having keys to Broadmoor’

Jo White called for disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks before members of the Commons and Lords take their seats.

Evening Standard

Rupert Lowe's journey from football boss to controversial Reform UK MP

The controversial politician was one of five Reform MPs elected at the July 2024 general election

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham backs ‘limited’ new child grooming inquiry

The Mayor of Greater Manchester signalled he was supportive of calls for a new nationwide investigation into the historical child sexual abuse.

Evening Standard

Reform MP dubbed ‘criminal in our midst’ in violence against women debate

Conservative Ben Obese-Jecty called for a ban on people convicted of violence against women from running for Parliament, referring to James McMurdock.

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SNP MSP waits 119 days for answers from Labour on Winter Fuel Payment cut

AN SNP MSP was made to wait 119 days by the UK Government after demanding answers for his constituents on Labour’s cut to the Winter Fuel Payment.

The National (Scotland)

I didn’t think it was possible, but this week has been a new low for the Tories

The language and style of British Conservatism is now taken directly from the fact-free world of online conspiracy, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

‘Stop saying I crashed the economy,’ says Liz Truss. Is it possible to gaslight an entire country?

The former PM has sent a cease and desist letter to the current one. Will everyone who thinks she was useless get one next, asks Guardian writer Hugh Muir

The Guardian - UK

PM will not moderate language on Truss despite cease and desist letter – No 10

Downing Street questioned whether Ms Truss would also be writing to ‘millions of people up and down the country’ who shared the Prime Minister’s view.

The Independent UK

Councils wanting elections postponed will have to meet ‘clear criteria’ – Powell

Lucy Powell said postponement will only be considered if it will help to deliver devolution in ‘the most ambitious timeframe possible’.

The Independent UK

John Swinney tears into Tory 'nonsense' and 'populism' in fiery FMQs clashes

JOHN Swinney accused the Scottish Tories of representing the “shadowy face of populism” – as well as demanding the “nonsense” of both tax…

The National (Scotland)

Starmer not wavering over national grooming gang inquiry, No 10 insists

The Prime Minister will be ‘guided by the victims’, his official spokesman said, following a Commons showdown over a new inquiry.

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Reform UK and Labour neck-and-neck in new Westminster poll as Tories drop behind

REFORM UK are neck and neck with Labour in a new poll – boosting expectations Nigel Farage’s party may cement its status as a major Westminster…

The Guardian - UK

Treasury minister moves to reassure markets after UK borrowing costs soar

Treasury chief secretary responds to urgent question in Commons as market turmoil hits pound

Evening Standard

Labour vows not to ‘cease and desist from truth’ despite Truss lawyers’ demand

Lawyers for Liz Truss have sent a letter to Sir Keir Starmer about ‘false and defamatory public statements’ made about their client.

Evening Standard

Labour abstention means ‘cheapest budget deal’ since devolution – Findlay

Holyrood will vote on the Government’s tax and spending plans next month.

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The Guardian - UK

Dining across the divide: ‘I’m angry about elderly, supposedly celibate priests giving women advice on reproductive health’

They may not have seen eye to eye on abortion and assisted dying, but could American politics unite them?

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss sends legal letter ordering Starmer to stop saying she crashed economy

‘Cease and desist’ letter accuses PM of harming her reputation and contributing to her losing her seat

The National (Scotland)

Liz Truss sends Keir Starmer cease and desist letter over 'crashed the economy' claim

Lawyers representing Liz Truss have sent a cease and desist letter to Sir Keir Starmer asking him to stop saying the former prime minister crashed…

Evening Standard

Liz Truss sends Starmer cease and desist letter over claims she crashed economy

The letter claims that suggestions she ‘crashed’ the economy are ‘false and misleading’.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar refuses to say if he'll quit as leader if Scottish Labour lose election

ANAS Sarwar has refused to say if he would resign if Scottish Labour were to lose the next election...

International Business Times

UK FM Lammy Refuses To Condemn Trump Comments On Greenland

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Thursday refused to condemn president-elect Donald Trump's Greenland ambitions while insisting that the US acquiring the self-governing Danish territory is "not going to happen".

The Guardian - UK

Half of England’s county councils due to hold elections could ask for delay – reports

At least 12 councils may request postponement of May elections amid government devolution plans

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