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Scotland should have elected mayors who meet FM on regular basis, says think tank

COUNCILS across Scotland should be headed by directly elected mayors – who should meet the First Minister on a regular basis, a think tank has…

The National (Scotland)

Press takes aim at politicians in nicknames

The House of Representatives has been dubbed "Collapsible" by reporters on the parliament beat, in reference to its frequent inability to function due to the lack of quorum over the past year.

Bangkok Post

Tony Blair was told to meet Orange Order to ‘influence’ Protestant voters

Declassified records also reveal John Major was worried loyalists would walk away from ceasefire in 1996

The Independent UK

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Officials feared ‘turbulence’ because of Clinton letter about Northern Ireland

Declassified papers show the future US President had said the UK Government needed to establish safeguards against the use of lethal force.

The Independent UK

John Major feared loyalists would walk from ceasefire in 1996

The UK’s then-prime minister told John Bruton of his concerns about being seen to give into Sinn Fein demands.

The Independent UK

Stormont Executive was to go ‘where man has not gone before’

Declassified state papers detail efforts to get Stormont ministers ready for the devolution of powers.

The Independent UK

Blair was urged to use ‘government machine’ to push for 1998 referendum Yes vote

Declassified papers reveal preparations for a referendum were under way before the Good Friday Agreement was signed.

The Independent UK

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NIO wanted Treasury to cover spiralling costs of Bloody Sunday Inquiry

Hundreds of classified government files have been opened for public viewing at the Public Record Office in Belfast.

The Independent UK

14 ways Tories shafted disabled people in 2022 - from Covid to social funding

The Tory nitwits are so lacking in self-awareness that they probably thought they did great all year, The Mirror columnist Rachel Charlton-Dailey writes

Daily Mirror

Records show British government wouldn't apologise over Bloody Sunday as it would imply liability

According to a confidential document, the comments were made at a meeting between Sir Patrick and Mr Spring in London

Irish Mirror

SNP's 60 questions for Unionists defending 'Westminster control'

HOLYROOD’S Unionist party leaders are facing an avalanche of questions from the SNP on their “continued support for Westminster control”.

The National (Scotland)

New lower tax rate of just 30 per cent to be considered by Government

“We want to help people somewhat with the cost of living, certainly," Varadkar said

Dublin Live

Unionist politicians divided on Scottish gender reform amid independence concerns

A SERIES of Unionist politicians have lined up to intervene after the Scottish parliament voted for gender reform, with a key divide emerging on how…

The National (Scotland)

Liverpool's eventful 2022 in politics and what to look out for in 2023

Fallout from Caller report, major elections and new leadership model ahead

Liverpool Echo

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The Independent UK

Hurd wondered whether Irish believed Adams to be ‘on the side of angels’

Former UK foreign secretary Douglas Hurd made the comment during a meeting in 1994 with then-Irish deputy premier Dick Spring.

Daily Mirror

What Boris Johnson could do next in uncertain 2023 after year that finally ousted him

Boris Johnson is out of Downing Street after a tumultuous year - but he’s never far from the spotlight. Here’s what 2023 could have in store for the shameless former Prime Minister

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP accuses Tory of flouting Holyrood rules to film 'flasher' GRR protest

A SCOTTISH Tory MSP has been accused of flouting parliamentary rules in order to film the gender critical “flasher” who protested in…

Daily Mirror

Tory chaos has left Britain an international laughing stock, says Commons Speaker

Sir Lindsay Hoyle warned that the country was 'struggling to recover' from the divisions of Brexit - and said the recent political turmoil inflicted by the Tories had been a 'disaster'

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Ashfield leader confident of success in elections despite Tom Hollis conviction

Ashfield District Council is one of the authorities where elections will take place in May. Despite recent controversies, the Ashfield Independents leader is confident

The National (Scotland)

UK Government dodged Bloody Sunday apology as it would 'accept liability'

FORMER secretary of state for Northern Ireland Sir Patrick Mayhew told Dick Spring that the British Government would not apologise over Bloody…

Daily Record

Consultation begins on Dumfries and Galloway Council's draft plan

The blueprint - which was presented to the council last week - focuses on the delivery of services and activities until 2028

Wales Online

Welsh politician faces abuse for watching King Charles Christmas speech in masks

The entire family's masks were an unusual addition to Christmas festivities

Liverpool Echo

'I didn’t do it for the glory, I did it because I wanted to help the city' - Mayor Anderson on leading Liverpool

Joanne Anderson reflects on the challenges and successes as Liverpool's figurehead

The National (Scotland)

Revealed: Number of Scots councillors with second jobs as political staffers

MORE than 120 councillors have second jobs as political staffers, an exclusive data analysis by The National has found.

The National (Scotland)

Female MSPs 'considering action over Tories' misogynistic behaviour'

A GROUP of female MSPs are considering what action to take over “misogynistic behaviour coming from mostly within the Scottish Tory ranks”.

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