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Badenoch and Cleverly attack Labour housing record after Tory reshuffle

The shadow housing secretary promised that ‘under Kemi’s leadership, I am ready to lead the fight’ over new homes in the capital.

Evening Standard

Badenoch vows ‘mission of renewal’ as Cleverly returns in Tory reshuffle

The former foreign secretary will shadow Angela Rayner in the housing, communities and local government brief.

Evening Standard

Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt is ‘scared’ about Australia’s research capacity – this is why

On Wednesday, Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt and economics professor Richard Holden gave a joint address to the National Press Club in Canberra. Their key message? Australia isn’t spending enough money on university research.

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Trump's attacks on academia offers chance for Australia

Australia could seize on talent from the world's top universities as US president Donald Trump's threats against American institutions drives researchers away.

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Tory MP Slams Labour for Snubbing Middlesex Day Tradition

The Union Jack isn’t the only flag sparking political heat in Westminster. Middlesex Day, which honours the bravery of British troops at the Battle of Albuhera against Napoleon.

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Starmer digs himself into a hole in Tirana while Tories froth about a flag

Keir was supposed to be here for a deal on an asylum returns hub but his towering host had a surprise in store

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“Always So Hostile”: Bridget Phillipson Explodes at Tory MP in Heated Live TV Clash

Things got seriously tense on live TV as Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson clashed with Tory MP Richard Holden in a fiery panel debate over the local elections.

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UK politics: Badenoch calls for broader review of equality and gender recognition laws – as it happened

‘These laws were written 20 years ago plus when the world was different,’ Tory leader says

The Guardian - UK

Trump tariffs send ASX tumbling and raise expectations of further interest rate cuts this year

Australian stock market follows Wall Street lower with benchmark S&P/ASX 200 shedding almost 3% value since ‘liberation day’ tariffs unveiled

The Guardian - AU

No respite from tax burden on younger workers in budget

Young income earners will be increasingly called upon to fund rising public spending unless structural tax reforms are made in the next term of government.

AAP

Government refuses to say whether primary school Sats will be abolished

Education minister Catherine McKinnell said the final decision would be shaped by the curriculum and assessment review

Evening Standard

Banning first cousin marriage would be eugenic and ineffective – expert view

A bill that proposes to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK will receive its second reading in the House of Commons on March 7.

The Conversation

Keir Starmer Slammed for ‘Insulting’ Taxpayers Amid Chagos Islands Scandal

Furious Conservative MPs have accused Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer of keeping British taxpayers “in the dark” over the cost of a controversial deal.

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Keir Starmer Blasted for ‘Treating Taxpayers Like Children’ in Controversial Chagos Deal

Conservative MPs have accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of keeping British taxpayers “in the dark” over a controversial deal that could see the UK pay

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The Independent UK

Top Tory accidentally exposes party’s shocking record on prison spaces

Exclusive: Responding to a written question from Tory MP Richard Holden, a justice minister revealed that the Conservatives increased the capacity of the prison estate by less than 500 spaces in fourteen years

AAP

Economists less confident of RBA rate cut than market

An AAP survey of 32 leading Australian economists has tipped the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates this week, but more than one in five remain unconvinced.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer denies breaking Covid lockdown rules with voice coach

The Tories say the Labour prime minister has questions to answer over Christmas Eve meeting with Leonie Mellinger

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer denies breaking lockdown rules with voice coach meetings

Sir Keir Starmer has denied breaking lockdown rules after it emerged he had met a voice coach during the winter of 2020.

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Evening Standard

Starmer denies breaking lockdown rules over meeting with voice coach

The Prime Minister said ‘of course’ he did not breach restrictions in place during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: John Blaxland and Richard Holden talk about what Trump will mean for Australia

As Australia gears up for the election, the incoming government’ Labor or Coalition, will face global challenges, geo-political and economic, especially with Donald Trump starting to impose tariffs on selected countries including China,

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer denies breaking Covid rules after visit from voice coach during lockdown

A voice coach is reported to have visited the Prime Minister to help him prepare a response to the Brexit deal while lockdown rules were in place

The Independent UK

Minister: Fake news to suggest women’s health hubs face cuts or closure

A target to ensure every region in England has a women’s health hub has not been renewed in NHS planning guidance.

The Independent UK

Tory MP’s bill to ban marriage between cousins is damaging and poses health risk, warn experts

Experts have called the marriage ban, proposed by Tory MP Richard Holden, “damaging” and a “potential health disadvantage”

The National (Scotland)

Emergency alert text to be sent in 'multi-day pandemic preparedness exercise'

The Emergency Alert System will be tested across the UK this year to help prepare for crises similar to Covid-19.

The Guardian - UK

Tory MP’s bill to ban marriage between cousins is ‘damaging’ and ‘unenforceable’

Experts say ‘science-based approaches’ are better than legislation to combat declining trend

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