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Voter ID is just one item in a long list of assaults on our democracy

Letters: Breaches of standards in public office, clampdowns on protest and attacks on the judiciary have all featured in the last few years of Tory rule, writes Prof Toby S James. Plus letters from Mark Ellis, William Wallace and Michael Bulley

The Guardian - UK

#MeToo has got men quaking in the corridors of power. That’s something to celebrate

Toppling the mightiest abusers matters – it tells schoolchildren that our culture will no longer condone sexual aggression, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

‘No single version of truth’ in Home Office removal of foreign offenders

David Neal, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, cited numerous concerns about the process of removing foreign offenders.

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East Renfrewshire boundary change concerns dismissed as 'scaremongering'

The council has said proposed changes to the Scottish Parliament constituency boundaries in East Renfrewshire are 'not acceptable'.

Glasgow Live

Suspended Labour councillor will get paid during his five-month-long council ban

Suspended Stirling councillor Danny Gibson looks set to continue being paid his salary while not working as an elected member. Cllr Gibson was last week given a five-month-long suspension after he was deemed to have breached the Councillors’ Code of

Daily Record

Brexit meant Scottish and UK Governments had 'poor' relations during pandemic, says John Swinney

The former SNP Deputy First Minister told the UK Covid Inquiry in London that relationships between Westminster and Holyrood had been harmed by the prospect of Britain leaving the EU with no deal.

Daily Record

Potential voting rights change comes under fire from former provost

Efforts to remove voting rights on council committees from unelected members, including those representing churches, are being criticised by a former Stirling provost. Colin O’Brien, himself a high school headteacher for many years, is a Church of S

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East Renfrewshire school's new tartan skirt policy defended after cost concerns raised

Some parents had raised concerns over the cost of the new tartan skirt and a councillor said it wasn't an appropriate change during a cost of living crisis.

Glasgow Live

Nigel Farage claims his bank accounts were shut down in revenge for Brexit: ‘The corporate world will never forgive me’

‘They know, if I hadn’t done what I did... there never would have been a referendum,’ Mr Farage said

The Independent UK

Scots councils must 'radically change' how they work to maintain services in Covid-19 aftermath

Councillor Iain McMillan, Labour group leader, reiterated the view of the Accounts Commission, at a recent meeting.

Daily Record

The Partygate probe should have stopped at Johnson, and let his tinpot army fade into obscurity

MPs feel they have to assert their authority after his insults, but going after his friends risks looking petty and partisan, says the Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Nicola Sturgeon blasted for 'skirting around' questions at covid inquiry by dad who lost son

The First Minister gave evidence at the UK covid inquiry in London and admitted the Scottish Government made mistakes in its response to the pandemic.

Daily Record

DUP MP Sammy Wilson named as member of UK climate-sceptic 'Net Zero Scrutiny Group'

The group asked Boris Johnson to end environmental levies on household energy and end the ban on fracking

Belfast Live

Nicola Sturgeon blames no-deal Brexit planning for distracting from pandemic plans

The former Scottish First Minister was reminded she was "in a witness box not a soap box" when she appeared at the Covid Inquiry as she rallied against Brexit and the impact it had

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DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson warns return of devolved government at Stormont not inevitable

He said there had been a "useful conversation about the preparations for the return of devolved government"

Daily Record

Politicians back move to establish 'buffer zones' around local hospitals

Forth Valley Royal Hospital has been among the sites targeted by protesters in the past.

The National (Scotland)

'Not a soapbox': Nicola Sturgeon told off for Brexit comment at Covid inquiry

NICOLA Sturgeon was told off for explaining the impact of Brexit on Scotland’s ability to prepare for pandemics immediately before Covid struck…

Edinburgh Live

Call for new Midlothian constituencies to be renamed to avoid 'confusion' for residents

A proposed boundary change for Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency will mean Dalkeith residents will be the only ones from the county in it, making up a fifth of all voters in the seat

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Humza Yousaf claps back as Tories question cuts at council they help run

THE Scottish Tories’ depute leader was told to “have a word with her own colleagues” after she raised the mass sacking of 130 teachers at a…

Manchester Evening News

Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nadine Dorres could face suspension for 'plotting against partygate investigators'

Nadine Dorries and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, key allies of Boris Johnson, could be suspended from Parliament for their involvement in a campaign against the committee investigating the former Prime Minister's partygate conduct. According to the Privileges

Daily Record

Falkirk councillors urge First Minister to restore named minister for older people

Parties unanimously agreed to support the campaign being led by charity Age Scotland

The Independent UK

Senior Tory calls for ‘zero tolerance’ approach to sexual assault after Daniel Korski groping claims

Caroline Nokes has called for political candidates to sign a ‘zero tolerance’ charter before being allowed to run for office

The National (Scotland)

Here's who's on Question Time as show is broadcast from Exeter

THE SNP’s deputy Westminster leader is set to appear on Question Time tonight as the show is broadcast from Exeter.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon rebuked for using Covid inquiry to criticise Brexit: ‘It’s a witness box not a soap box’

Ex-SNP leader told off for saying: ‘Every aspect of Brexit has been a false economy’

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Now the Tories must find a candidate with clout

Three have become two. Not long after yesterday’s Evening Standard hit London’s streets, Daniel Korski dropped out of the race to be the Conservative candidate for mayor, following claims that he groped television producer Daisy Goodwin in Downing Street. Mr Korski denies the allegations, but says they have made it…

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