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Friday briefing: Grant Shapps is the UK’s new defence secretary – but is he up to the job?

In today’s newsletter: The former energy secretary starts his fifth cabinet post in the past year, but questions remain about his military nous

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m not resigning,’ says PSNI chief constable after marathon Policing Board meeting

It comes after a court quashed actions taken against two junior officers following a Troubles commemoration event in 2021

The Independent UK

Theresa May says she regrets using term ‘hostile environment’

Memoir blames Windrush scandal on Home Office staff and previous governments including Clement Attlee’s

The Guardian - UK

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Lost in the political wilderness, the Tories have no core values left

Letters: The party is an anachronism, with a rapidly shrinking support base, writes Dr Dominic Horne, while Colin McCulloch says it is clear a change of government is needed. Plus letters from David Reed and Judith A Daniels

The Guardian - UK

'Not factually accurate': Jamie Hepburn debunks claim SNP is organising Yes rally

SCOTLAND’S minister for independence has said it is “not factually accurate” to claim this weekend’s Yes rally has been organised by SNP.

The National (Scotland)

Grant Shapps: great political survivor and reliable Tory attack dog

New defence secretary is a trusted performer who PMs have learned is safer inside the tent than out

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Labour have 'presumption against' any income tax rises in Scotland

SCOTTISH Labour have a “presumption against any increases in income tax”, Anas Sarwar has said.

The National (Scotland)

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Hopes on Claire Coutinho to speed up net zero drive

Campaigners and industry experts see a fresh start in the new energy secretary’s appointment.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle: Who’s in and who’s out, from Ben Wallace to Grant Shapps

Rishi Sunak has kicked off another Cabinet reshuffle, despite suggestions from opposition members that ‘the ship is going down’

Evening Standard

Why has Ben Wallace resigned as Defence Secretary?

Ben Wallace has stepped down after serving as Defence Secretary for four years — but who will replace him?

Evening Standard

Labour costs pass £500,000 in hearing over leaked antisemitism report

Exclusive: Spending on case against five former staffers is rising, causing concern among some in party

The Guardian - UK

Labour MP wants disciplinary action against Tories who ‘support Ulez camera vandalism’

The Conservative party should take "disciplinary action" against MPs and members who encourage the vandalism of Ulez cameras, a Labour MP said on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Douglas Chapman reveals 'frustration' among SNP MPs over lack of indy progress

SNP MPs are “frustrated” about the lack of progress towards independence, an outgoing representative for the party has said.

The National (Scotland)

Hackney mayor suspended by Labour after photo emerges of him partying with paedophile councillor

The Mayor of Hackney was suspended by the Labour party on Thursday after a photo emerged of him partying with a former councillor who had been arrested in a child pornography sting two weeks previously.

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The National (Scotland)

'Embarrassing': Douglas Ross called out after glaring Scottish law error

THE Scots Tory leader – at least for now – was called out by people who actually know what they’re talking about ...

The National (Scotland)

'Only going to get worse': Tory MSPs 'frustrated' with Douglas Ross's leadership

DOUGLAS Ross’s Scottish Tories are facing “death by a thousand cuts” amid unrest at his leadership, according to figures within the party ...

The Independent UK

Rising Tory star and Sunak ally Claire Coutinho takes on key climate ministry

She has enjoyed a rapid rise through Conservative ranks after she was first elected in December 2019.

The Independent UK

Who is Grant Shapps, the man taking over as Defence Secretary?

Mr Shapps is moving to the role from a stint as energy secretary.

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The Guardian - UK

Labour suspends Leicester East CLP over alleged rule-breaking

Decision taken over claims that meetings were unfairly organised to support a particular faction

The Guardian - UK

Grant Shapps appointed defence secretary as Claire Coutinho takes energy brief in mini-reshuffle – as it happened

Energy secretary appointed defence secretary in mini-reshuffle, with Claire Coutinho taking the energy security brief

The National (Scotland)

Wales Green's leader on his party's role in the push for independence

THE leader of the Wales Green Party has said it is “inevitable” his party will eventually become a standalone organisation.

The Guardian - UK

Ben Wallace resigns as defence secretary

Mini-reshuffle expected as Wallace tells PM he is quitting to ‘invest in the parts of life I have neglected’

The Independent UK

Ben Wallace resigns as Sunak set to appoint new defence secretary

Mr Wallace announced last month he would resign from the senior Cabinet role at the next reshuffle.

The Independent UK

Sunak set to name new defence secretary as Ben Wallace quits – who are the favourites?

PM prepares to reveal mini-reshuffle after Wallace formally steps down – amid speculation someone ‘unexpected’ getting top cabinet job

The National (Scotland)

Labour peer to 'intensify' bid to stop Scottish Government spending on independence

LABOUR peer George Foulkes has said he will be “intensifying his campaign to stop illegal spending” by the Scottish Government when recess ends.

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