People turning to DIY dentistry as they struggle to access care – poll Almost a quarter of those surveyed said they couldn’t get an appointment. The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022
How Liz Truss, Britain's next prime minister, went from anti-monarchist rebel to the next Margaret Thatcher Liz Truss has been sworn in as the 56th prime minister of the United Kingdom. But her early days on the path to Number 10 were far from Conservative. ABC News · Sep 5, 2022
Who is Liz Truss, the new UK prime minister? The United Kingdom now has its third ever female prime minister. Liz Truss was elected as leader by grassroots members of the Conservatives to lead the party – and hence the nation – on a platform that positioned her as the continuity candidate from Boris Johnson. The Conversation · Sep 5, 2022
Monitors for measuring sewage going into sea 'faulty or not installed' The Liberal Democrats say Environment Agency data shows water companies are failing to monitor sewage discharges along the coastline including at British seaside resorts Wales Online · Aug 22, 2022
Truss warns against ‘talking UK into a recession’ in leadership hustings Tory favourite for No 10 says taxes should be kept low as rival Sunak says his priority will be to tackle inflation The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022
Millennials suffer most from the ridiculous revolving door at the Ministry of Housing No one has suffered more than Millennials from the shocking fact that there have been 20 housing ministers since 1997 and 11 since the Conservatives formed their coalition with the Liberal Democrats in 2010. Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2022
Keir Starmer rules out 'any agreement' with Liberal Democrats at next election Labour leader Keir Starmer said he wouldn't form a coalition with anyone and also insisted his party would not enter into a looser 'confidence and supply' agreement Daily Mirror · Jul 18, 2022
Keir Starmer rules out ‘any agreement’ with the Lib Dems after next election Labour leader takes supply and confidence arrangement off the table The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022
Keir Starmer demands early general election - and warns Tory Government 'will fall' Labour leader Keir Starmer threatened to force a vote of no confidence next week if Boris Johnson continues to cling onto power Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2022
Liberal Democrats stand down Queensland executive, alleging overspend on Campbell Newman campaign Party’s national president John Humphreys alleges threats from creditors resulted in ‘crisis’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2022
What do the byelection results mean for the Conservatives? Our panel’s verdict Former Tory seats have been lost to Labour in Wakefield and the Liberal Democrats in Tiverton and Honiton The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2022
Tory candidate 'locks herself in room' of sports centre ahead of by-election loss THE Tory candidate for the Tiverton & Honiton by-election reportedly “locked herself in the dance studio” of the sports centre as the count… The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2022
Boris Johnson says he will 'keep going' after devastating by-election results The Prime Minister defied calls to quit after the Tories lost both Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton in the most bruising by-election night since under John Major in 1991 Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2022
Tiverton & Honiton and Wakefield by-elections: how the results compare The Liberal Democrats achieved one of the biggest swings against a government since 1945. The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022 Boris Johnson facing humiliating double by-election blow Labour was victorious in Wakefield and the Liberal Democrats said they have overturned a 24,000 Tory majority to win in Devon.
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022 Lib Dems sweep to victory in Tiverton and Honiton by-election in major blow to Boris Johnson Lib Dem candidate Richard Foord wins with 22,537 votes leaving Tories trailing with 16,393
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022 Lib Dems claim ‘clear win’ in Tiverton and Honiton by-election With votes still being counted, the Liberal Democrats claimed to have snatched the Devon seat held with a 24,000 majority by the Tories in 2019.
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022 Key records in previous by-elections as polls close in Wakefield and Tiverton & Honiton Conservatives last lost two by-elections on the same day in 1991
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022 River sewage causes stink in by-election campaign as Lib Dem candidate’s son ‘falls ill after swimming’ Exclusive: Tiverton and Honiton hopeful Richard Foord said 12-year-old son left vomiting after taking dip in polluted River Culm
The New Daily · Jun 21, 2022 Right-wing parties line up for make-or-break Victorian state election Right wing parties are now preparing for a new showdown many in the movement think will be a bigger moment, and also a test.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2022 The Guardian view on byelections: hasten Boris Johnson’s political end Editorial: Labour and Lib Dem voters should back whichever party can win. Defeats can convince Tories to ditch the PM
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2022 Anti-vax mandate policies prove to be no vote winner with Australians – this time Parties seeking to leverage movement were largely unsuccessful at 2022 election but rise of ‘pro-freedom’ movement should not be ignored, expert says
Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2022 The new top team running Edinburgh Council – and how much they're paid The council's new administration is made up of mostly Labour councillors but some roles have been given to members of the Lib Dem and Conservative groups.
Daily Record · May 26, 2022 Who runs Scottish councils as deals done between political parties to form administrations Of the 32 councils in Scotland, the SNP is involved in 15, Labour 10, Conservative five, Lib Dems five and independent councillors are involved in the running of nine town halls.
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2022 Limits on renewables ‘will keep UK energy bills higher this winter’ Government limit on contracts for new renewable energy generation is ‘outdated thinking’, says Greenpeace UK