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Keir Starmer vows to abolish House of Lords to 'restore public trust in politics'

Under Keir Starmer's plans, the Lords replacement would be "truly representative" of the UK's nations and regions

Daily Mirror

Anwar claims majority after vote, but rival does not concede

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday his coalition had mustered enough seats to form the country's next government after a hotly contested general election, potentially paving the way for him to become prime minister.

Bangkok Post

Women £574 a year worse off compared to when Tories came to power – Labour

Anneliese Dodds said: ‘The Conservatives have crashed the economy and, as usual, they have lumped women with the bill.’

The Independent UK

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Keir Starmer pledges to ‘abolish the House of Lords’ as prime minister

Labour leader wants people to have the power to elect peers to the upper chamber

The Independent UK

Malaysia faces hung Parliament with polls too close to call

Malaysia is heading for its first-ever hung Parliament as coalitions led by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and former premier Muhyiddin Yassin are poised to fail to win a majority, fueling political uncertainty in an economy on a fragile rebound.

Tribune News Service

Sir Keir Starmer plans to abolish House of Lords

The Labour leader wants to radically reform constitutional politics with a new elected chamber.

The Independent UK

Pirapan says Ruam Thai Sang Chart wants to enlist PM

Ruam Thai Sang Chart (RTSC) Party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga says he would welcome Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha into the party's fold, saying he is looking forward to discussing the matter with the premier as soon as their agendas clear.

Bangkok Post

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Keir Starmer: I will abolish House of Lords to ‘restore trust in politics’

Exclusive: Labour leader plans a new elected chamber after accusing successive Tory governments of handing peerages to ‘lackeys and donors’

The Guardian - UK

Malaysia's ex-premier Muhyiddin claims win in general election

Malaysia's former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Sunday said he has secured enough seats in a general election to form a government, though the latest results from the Election Commission showed a hung parliament.

Reuters

Malaysia ruling coalition loses ground to rivals

Coalition led by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim wins most seats, but group led by ex-PM Muhyiddin Yassin make gains.

Al Jazeera

Daniel Andrews's legacy could be immortalised in bronze, but there's a tightening Victorian election to win first

Victoria's Labor premier is fighting for a third term in office after an extraordinary four years that saw him become one of the most recognisable — and controversial — faces in Australia. Will he be able to pull it off?

ABC News

‘It’s not tokenism’: why these young candidates are contesting the Victorian election

They face questions about their experience but these would-be MPs are adamant they’re seeking proper representation

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Labor loses ‘Matthew Guy’ Facebook page after using it for $115,000 worth of attack ads

The party has spent three times more than the Liberals on political advertising on the platform

The Guardian - AU

'Working people are paying the price to fix the mess made by Tories in Downing Street'

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says that as a result of the choices the Tories have made, we are facing the biggest drop in living standards in generations - and adds that Britain deserves better

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Leo Varadkar pays tribute to Taoiseach Micheál Martin in fiery Fine Gael Ard Fheis speech

During his speech at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis in Athlone, Leo Varadkar vowed to 'stop' Sinn Féin entering Government after the next general election

Daily Mirror

21 Tory MPs claimed TV licences on expenses - having scrapped free telly for over-75s

The Conservative Party broke a manifesto pledge to protect the £157.50 lifeline the over-75s

The Guardian - UK

Women in UK £570 a year worse off after 12 years of Conservatives, says Labour

Jeremy Hunt’s measures from autumn statement will cost women £605m over next five years, party claims

The Independent UK

Matt Hancock could be blocked from standing as Conservative at next election

Former health secretary may not be reinstated from suspension in time to declare as candidate

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Vic Libs deny knowing candidate's links

The state director of the Victorian Liberal Party says he was not aware of a candidate's link to the City Builders Church when she was pre-selected.

AAP

Race on to push through work laws reform

The final sitting fortnight of federal parliament is expected to deal with a new corruption watchdog, laws to drive higher pay and free trade agreements.

The Independent UK

Coveney voices optimism about deal on Northern Ireland Protocol

Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said he is hopeful the EU and the UK can resolve their differences.

The Times of India

District Registrar cannot assume power of civil court to consider importance of evidence in election matters: Karnataka HC

BENGALURU: A District Registrar cannot assume power of a civil court to consider the importance of evidence in election matters in the garb of conducting enquiry under section 25 of the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, the high court has observed in a recent judgement.

The Independent UK

Conservatives ‘lost decade of sluggish wage growth’ mean female workers losing out on up to £3,000 a year

Exclusive: ‘Tory economic mismanagement and the cost-of-living crisis have left working people paying the price,’ Labour’s deputy leader warns

Manchester Evening News

Social media row after MP's Twitter account allegedly 'liked' 'misogynistic and abusive' post attacking Angela Rayner

"That’s appalling… he should apologise," Parklife boss Sacha Lord said

The Times of India

Karnataka CM, deputy leader of opposition UT Khader engage in verbal duel at statue unveiling ceremony

MANGALURU: An official ceremony held as part of the unveiling of the statue of freedom fighter Kedambadi Ramayya Gowda in the city, saw a verbal duel between chief minister Basavaraj Bommai and deputy leader of opposition in assembly UT Khader on Saturday.

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