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Reform and Tory spokesmen in angry clash over immigration at Piddington
Reform's Zia Yusuf and Tory Chris Philp were speaking against converting a former military site into asylum accommodation.

Reform could try to remove Senedd presiding officer over member's speaking ban
The party's chief whip says it has not ruled out triggering a no confidence vote in Huw Irranca-Davies.

Smart glasses banned from Welsh Parliament after ruling they could be used for speeches
The decision comes while a review of the use of the devices in the Senedd takes place.

Young, Welsh and into politics - but with different views on independence
A body has been set up to consider the case for Welsh independence as well as more devolved powers.

Youth scheme branded 'failure' over success rate
Under half of those on the youth schemes took up work, education or training in London, new data suggests.

Firm offers to fake artworks for wealthy migrants seeking UK 'talent' visas - BBC investigation
Going undercover to expose an elaborate fraud aimed at obtaining fast-track settlement for wealthy migrants.

Burnham says 'win-win' deal can be agreed between UK and EU
The prime minister says the deal could be "more like the Brexit people thought they were voting for" in 2016.

The school where white working-class pupils defy the odds
Politicians are worried about the outcomes of white, working-class pupils. But one school in Sunderland seems to have defied gravity

Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say
The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.

Amid Nvidia’s suspected Chinese spy scandal, what is a ‘honey trap?’
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) said 'cultivation' — which includes romantic entanglements — is an effective tool deployed by intelligence services.

Can Burnham avoid another Labour welfare rebellion?
Any revolt among MPs is likely to be smaller than the one that badly damaged Keir Starmer's government.

Some childhood offenders may no longer have to reveal convictions to employers
The proposals would change how crimes committed by children are disclosed to bosses in England and Wales.

Parliament date set for 'summer of sex' debate
South Derbyshire MP Samantha Niblett is campaigning for lifelong sex education.

CSIS foreign powers could help Canada navigate an unreliable U.S.: experts
The federal government has strongly hinted that Canada’s spy service is getting an expanded mandate alongside billions in new funding.

Carney to meet European leaders in Ireland before heading to Asia
Carney is attending the European Political Community summit, where leaders discuss geopolitical issues every six months, ever since Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

MPs urge Labour ministers to get on with trophy hunting ban
It has been over two years since Labour promised to ban imports of the parts of animals hunted for sport.

UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years
The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to September, according to official figures.

Burnham says climate consensus 'gone' but pledges 'new era of leadership'
PM Andy Burnham was addressing delegates at the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey.

‘I’m fed up’: Mélanie Joly says Stellantis must repay Ottawa, or it will sue
A letter from Industry Minister Mélanie Joly dated Nov. 12 says Stellantis is in default of the agreement because it halted Jeep Compass production at the plant.

Burnham's push for closer EU ties causes ripples in his party and others
Ahead of a week which will focus minds on the UK's relationship with the bloc, the prime minister's stance on Europe is causing MPs to think about their leaders' individual strategy.

'Not the answer': Labour MPs speak out against Rosebank as decision looms
There is a growing expectation among senior Labour figures that drilling in the oil field will be given the green light.

Burnham signals backing for more ethnicity options on next census
It comes after a Lib Dem MP said black English or Asian English should be specific options for respondents.

Former minister calls for phone tech to block live-streamed child sex abuse
New technology would block the live-streaming of child sexual abuse on phones, tablets and laptops.

Reform boycotts Senedd after member banned for saying white people are being replaced
Party members withdrew from most of Wednesday's Senedd proceedings over Joe Martin's speaking ban.

Governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review
Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England.

Acquitted 'China spy' tells BBC: I was fall guy for security services but also naive
Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.

Census should include black English and Asian English options, says MP
Josh Babarinde's proposal is also supported by other MPs, including David Lammy and Sir James Cleverly.

Canada joins AI safety declaration but without ‘teeth,’ what can it do?
'Go talk to the families in Tumbler Ridge' if you want to know how effective the AI industry’s voluntary standards are.

Calgary budget proposes 15% property tax increase in 2027
If approved as proposed, Calgary's budget could result in a 37 per cent increase to city property taxes over the next four years.

Tories pledge to cut benefits for children with 'milder cases' of ADHD
Conservative shadow minister Helen Whately says the system risks putting children on a "conveyor belt" towards a "lifetime on benefits".

Stellantis’ agreement to sell Brampton plant a ‘betrayal,’ Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Stellantis' agreement to sell its Brampton auto assembly plant is a "betrayal" to Canadians.

Hegseth avoids bipartisan impeachment push with House Republican support
A majority of House Republicans voted to send the articles to committee, effectively defeating the push to impeach the defense secretary.

15 soldiers on ventilators, 9 critical after deadly CFB Wainwright fire
A senior Alberta government official provided Global News with a confidential briefing after nearly a week of unanswered questions to the Department of National Defence.

How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long
Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.





