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Disgraced Former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier Ousted as Voters Trigger By-Election

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Summary: Former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier ousted after breaking Covid laws and exposing the public to risk. Nearly 12,000 voters signed a recall petition leading to her expulsion from the SNP. Scottish Labour views the by-election as an excellent opportunity to gain a seat. The SNP faced further issues with a Police Scotland probe into party finances and high-profile arrests. The by-election date will be set when Parliament resumes in September. A disgraced former MP who was co...

Starmer Holds Talks with London Mayor as He Blames Ulez for Uxbridge Defeat

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Summary: Labour leader Keir Starmer meets London mayor to discuss Uxbridge by-election defeat. Starmer attributes the loss to the impact of Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) policies. Importance of reflecting on the voters' concerns and implications for future elections. The meeting aims to foster cooperation and understanding within the Labour party. Labour leader Keir Starmer met with the London mayor to discuss the recent by-election defeat in Uxbridge. Starmer expressed h...

By-Elections: Rishi Sunak's Conservatives Lose Two Seats

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By-Elections: Rishi Sunak's Conservatives Lose Two Seats Summary: The Liberal Democrats secured a historic victory in Summerton and Froome, a traditionally Conservative constituency. Labour gained ground in Yorkshire and Uxbridge and South Ruislip, overturning a safe Tory seat in the latter. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives suffered significant setbacks, raising concerns about their chances in the upcoming general election. The resignation of three Conservative...

Dominic Raab dodges questions on bullying allegations

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Dominic Raab dodges questions on bullying allegations Figures that worked with you that I've spoken to have told me that your behaviour did amount to bullying, that your approach put the fear of God to quote someone into members of your staff. You insist you are not a bully, but do you accept that others think you are and are you confident that you're going to remain in your post in a few months time? Well, I've of course engaged with the inquiry and will not comment on it at all and certainly not comment on anonymous claims made through the media, which of course are in breach of the rules of the inquiry. Put it another way then, do you think you will be exonerated and remain in post? I've nothing more to say than I've already said at length. OK, so you're not sure you're going to be exonerated? It's an independent inquiry, I'm confident I've b...