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Cross balance-of-power MPs give premier deadline

Claimed unanswered questions about a former minister's legal fees have prompted influential crossbench members to issue an ultimatum to a premier.

AAP · Jun 8

Zack Polanski warns Britain’s food system is ‘close to collapse’

The Greens have called for a £1,000-a-month basic income for some agricultural workers

The Independent UK · Jun 7

‘OK, I need to call work’: Meet the new councillors who never expected to get elected

Some say they want to rise to the challenge, while others have been forced to resign almost before their tenure began. Albert Toth looks at the rise of ‘paper candidates’ and what they mean for the future of local politics

The Independent UK · Jun 7

New poll breaks down Scottish voting trends at Holyrood election

IT has been relatively quiet on the polling front now that the Holyrood 2026 election has come to pass, but a fresh survey from YouGov has given us…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5

Labour peer is 'not alone' in holding 'contempt for Scottish democracy', Greens say

The Labour peer who suggested Westminster should consider rolling back devolution is "not alone" in his "contempt for Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5

The leftwing vote is splitting – we looked at who is moving to the Greens and what they care about

Voters in England are increasingly turning away from the two main parties, as elections in 2024 and 2026 showed. Much discussion has focused on the rise of Reform UK, particularly among younger men. But what’s happening among women – and how is it affecting voting behaviour on the left?

The Conversation · Jun 5

NDIS cuts could restrict some people from work access

The health department has not explained how budgets for travelling to work or medical appointments would be preserved under sweeping changes to the NDIS.

AAP · Jun 5

'No procedure': watchdog defends keeping $3m KPMG contracts amid probe

Partnership loophole leaves watchdog powerless to discipline KPMG.

The Canberra Times · Jun 5

Scottish Parliament backs plans for tax shake-up with private jet and mansion levies

The Scottish Parliament has backed the creation of a new approach to taxation, including plans to implement a mansion tax and private jet levy

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

AAP Rolling News Bulletin June 5, 0300

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for June 5 at 0300

AAP · Jun 4