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Months of political turmoil have 'upset' me - and MPs need to get back to their day job, Speaker tells Sky News
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Months of political turmoil have 'upset' me - and MPs need to get back to their day job, Speaker tells Sky News
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Keir Starmer and Lindsay Hoyle face inquiry over Gaza ceasefire vote: Penny Mordaunt, the Commons leader, is believed to be backing a motion by rival MPs to ...
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Quick Glance: Keir Starmer and Lindsay Hoyle Face Inquiry Over Gaza Ceasefire Vote
- Following a tumultuous vote on Gaza, Sir Keir Starmer and Sir Lindsay Hoyle are set to undergo an inquiry in the Commons, supported by Penny Mordaunt and Conservative and SNP MPs.
- There is speculation that the motion in the Commons, with support from the Conservatives and the SNP, would lead to a potentially tricky investigation for Starmer before the elections.
- Voting on a ceasefire would have brought to light the internal divisions within the Labour party regarding the conflict.
- At the end of February, Hoyle caused a stir when he
William Wragg quits as vice chairman of 1922 Committee over Westminster honeytrap
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68762808
MP Mark Menzies loses Tory whip as party investigates claims of misuse of funds: Menzies also faces allegations about a call he made to an aide asking for help ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-17/tory-mp-menzies-under-investigation-by-party-over-claims-about-misuse-of-funds
Lord Doug Hoyle: Commons Speaker left 'devastated' after father's death: Former Labour MP Lord Doug Hoyle was a "truly dedicated parliamentarian" ...
bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-68756065
Quick Glance: Sir Lindsay Hoyle devastated by father's passing
- Chorley MP and House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his father.
- Taking to Twitter, he announced the passing of his father, Lord Doug Hoyle, emphasizing that he passed away peacefully at home.
- He praised his father as a formidable figure and highlighted his dedication as a parliamentarian.
- Doug was primarily a family man and his absence will be keenly felt by his family and loved ones.
White House, Senate Democrats unveil bill to battle pandemic aid fraud: The measure, which delivers on an earlier request from President Biden ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/09/covid-aid-fraud-congress/
RFK Jr. campaign describes Jan. 6 defendants as ‘activists,’ then disavows email: An email from “Team Kennedy” mentioning the Jan. 6 defendants and calling for ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/04/rfk-jr-jan-6-assange-capitol-riot-email/
Scoop: Inside the operation to shore up House Democrats' rift on Ukraine and Israel aid
axios.com/2024/04/12/israel-gaza-aid-democrats-ukraine-taiwan-progressives
Billions down the SA big-city revenue drain as 40% of purified water is lost to pipe leaks
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-06-billions-down-the-sa-big-city-revenue-drain-as-40-of-purified-water-is-lost-to-pipe-leaks/
Parray invited to 40 meetings by UNC groups in 6 months - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2024/04/15/parray-invited-to-40-meetings-by-unc-groups-in-6-months/
Labour could axe all hereditary peers from House of Lords, reports suggest: Labour has previously vowed to abolish the unelected upper chamber of Parliament.
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Two MPs say they were targeted in parliamentary sexting scam as police launches probe
itv.com/news/2024-04-04/police-investigating-after-explicit-images-sent-to-mps-in-sexting-scam
Scotland Yard working with other police forces over MP naked photos honeytrap scandal
standard.co.uk/news/politics/scotland-yard-police-mp-william-wragg-naked-photos-honeytrap-scandal-b1149578.html
Elections 2024: Party leaders promise to crack whip on illegal immigration and porous borders, if elected
iol.co.za/news/politics/elections-2024-party-leaders-promise-to-crack-whip-on-illegal-immigration-and-porous-borders-if-elected-a8e1a692-6581-4c83-b6f9-849773cb450b
Honeytrap plot MP questions Parliament's security: Dr Luke Evans revealed earlier this month he had been targeted in the honeytrap scandal
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/honeytrap-plot-raises-significant-concerns-9232530
Sunak loses another Tory MP over claims of misused funds: It’s a day ending in ‘y’ – which means it’s more bad news for Rishi Sunak. The beleaguered Tory premier ...
spectator.co.uk/article/sunak-loses-another-tory-mp-over-claims-of-misused-funds/
Questions over postponed eThekwini meeting to discuss restructuring of council: A full eThekwini council meeting to debate a restructuring of the council ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-19-questions-over-postponed-ethekwini-meeting-to-discuss-restructuring-of-council/
IFP deputy president Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi say the party is willing to go into coalition with ANC and EFF
mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-19-ifp-deputy-president-inkosi-mzamo-buthelezi-say-the-party-is-willing-to-go-into-coalition-with-anc-and-eff/
Shame! Shame!: Arizona Republicans shut down attempts to repeal abortion ban: Shame! Shame!: Arizona Republicans shut down attempts to repeal abortion ban
wionews.com/world/shame-shame-arizona-republicans-shut-down-attempts-to-repeal-abortion-ban-709996
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
CAQ names Mario Laframboise government whip, replacing Éric Lefebvre: Lefebvre left the CAQ caucus after he announced he will run for the federal Conservatives ...
montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/caq-names-mario-laframboise-government-whip-replacing-eric-lefebvre
Museveni mourns Busoga out-growers’ chief: Represented by Gulume Richard Balyaino, the Regional Whip of RDCs/RCCs of Busoga, President Museveni extended his ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_186224
The most local MPs in Commons as 25 have said nothing in 2024: More than 25 MPs have not spoken once in the House of Commons so far in 2024
coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/see-how-vocal-your-mp-28973577
Politics Briefing: RCMP searched home of ArriveCan contractor: Also, capital-gains tax hikes on wealthy Canadians and corporations; a former Bank of Canada ...
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-politics-briefing-rcmp-searched-home-of-arrivecan-contractor/
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Eric Girard sticking with CAQ, but doesn't rule out running for federal Conservatives
montrealgazette.com/news/politics/eric-girard-sticking-with-caq-but-doesnt-rule-out-running-for-federal-conservatives
Am an independent, no more with BJP to face disciplinary action: Rebel leader Eshwarappa
indianexpress.com/elections/eshwarappa-rebel-leader-independent-9273563/
President Ruto’s headache amid mounting crises in his government : At least six of President Ruto’s ministers are wrestling with crises in their dockets.
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/president-ruto-s-headache-amid-mounting-crises-in-his-government--4574836
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Unity govt to discuss Opposition allocations on April 17, says Fadillah: KUCHING: The demands for allocations by opposition Members of Parliament will be ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/13/unity-govt-to-discuss-opposition-allocations-on-april-17-says-fadillah
Lee Anderson waves campaign leaflets without noticing embarrassing error: Keen-eyed social media users have spotted that there is a glaring mistake on Lee ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/13/lee-anderson-waves-campaign-leaflets-without-noticing-embarrassing-error-20640909/
UK government suspects ‘lone wolf’ behind MP sexting scandal: The WhatsApp ‘honey trap’ is not being viewed inside government as the work of a hostile state ...
politico.eu/article/uk-government-lone-wolf-rather-hostile-state-behind-westminster-mp-sexting-scandal-honey-trap-grindr/
Winston Churchill’s grandson backs calls for UK to halt arms sales to Israel: LONDON: Conservative peer Nicholas Soames, Winston Churchill’s grandson ...
arabnews.com/node/2488296/world
Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
- Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.
- The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.
- The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.
- The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
Doncaster Tory MP backtracks on calls for voters to back Reform amid calls for his suspension
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/politics/doncaster-tory-mp-backtracks-on-calls-for-voters-to-back-reform-amid-calls-for-his-suspension-4587811
The Story: The honeytrap scandal: Sexting in Westminster: As police investigate the sending of explicit text messages to dozens of politicians ...
podfollow.com/1501716010/episode/cbbb4d3e7c0e1ec3782f89abeee637fc3236c94d
Cornish MP has not spoken a word in Parliament this year: New figures reveal how much each MP has spoken in Parliament since the new year - and you can look up ...
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/how-much-your-cornwall-mp-9211764
Amid many aspirants and defections, Punjab Congress adopts wait and watch policy: Ticket hopefuls include former ministers like Sukjinder Randhawa, Bharat Ashu ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/amid-many-aspirants-and-defections-punjab-congress-adopts-wait-and-watch-policy-9259562/
Parliament considers election of Mapisa-Nqakula's replacement: Parliament is considering the election of a new speaker to fill the vacancy left by ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-11-parliament-considers-election-of-mapisa-nqakulas-replacement/
Met Police knew about Westminster 'honeytrap' messages last year: The Met began investigating suspicious WhatsApps to men at Westminster much earlier than ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68787045
DA says Mapisa-Nqakula still has case to answer on secretary's salary hike: The DA says it is considering its options after the ANC blocked moves to ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-10-da-says-mapisa-nqakula-still-has-case-to-answer-on-secretarys-salary-hike/
Peanutty dan dan noodles: Killer comfort you can whip up on the fly: Joanne Chang’s stellar recipe for dan dan noodles has been among my most-requested for the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/10/joanne-chang-dan-dan-noodles-recipe-orlando-restaurant/
Why has Will Wragg resigned the Tory whip?: Six days after his involvement in the honeytrap sexting scandal was revealed, Will Wragg has now resigned the Tory ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-has-will-wragg-resigned-the-tory-whip/
How Westminster WhatsApp ‘honeytrapper’ targeted party conference season: Labour conference attendees tell how they received WhatsApps from “Charlie ...
politico.eu/article/how-westminster-whatsapp-honeytrapper-scandal-targeted-party-conference-season-uk-labour-lib-dem-phishing/
Sunnica solar farm decision for Suffolk delayed again: A decision on the Sunnica project, which would see the UK's largest solar farm built on the Suffolk border ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24240418.sunnica-solar-farm-decision-suffolk-delayed/
How many times has your £91k MP spoken this year in Parliament : Data shows that more than two dozen have failed to take part in debates so far in 2024
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-many-times-your-91k-28956476
Electricity Tariff: Senator wants FG to reconsider decision: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently approved a tariff increment for Band ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/683963-electricity-tariff-senator-wants-fg-to-reconsider-decision.html
Tamar Valley father takes Owen's Law campaign to Commons: A FATHER’S campaign to see a change in the law on food allergens has reached a major milestone.
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/father-takes-owens-law-campaign-to-commons-676838
Who’s to blame for Scotland’s ferry fiasco?: You wait eight-and-a-half years for someone to lose their job over the SNP’s ferries fiasco ...
spectator.co.uk/article/whos-to-blame-for-scotlands-ferry-fiasco/
Australia news LIVE: Australian aid worker reportedly killed in Gaza while providing food assistance; poorly behaved politicians face docked pay, suspension
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-israeli-airstrike-destroys-iran-s-syrian-consulate-poorly-behaved-politicians-face-docked-pay-suspension-20240402-p5fgne.html
Publish Gaza legal advice, Blair’s justice secretary Lord Falconer tells Sunak: Ministers are understood to be ready to halt arms sales if updated legal advice ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/publish-gaza-legal-advice-blairs-justice-secretary-lord-falconer-tells-sunak-2992077
The Tory big beasts set to lose seats as new poll predicts election wipeout: The Conservative Party could lose more than 200 seats at the next election ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/tory-big-beasts-lose-seats-new-poll-election-wipeout-2990336
MP ordered to pay £40,000 in libel claim case: North West Leicestershire MP claims former Health Secretary said he was 'anti-Semitic' about Covid-19 ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/andrew-bridgen-ordered-pay-40000-9199170
What a super-majority means for Labour: When the last Tory government fell, the famous question after election night was: ‘Were you up for Portillo?’ Were you ...
spectator.co.uk/article/what-a-super-majority-means-for-labour/
From the Urdu Press: ‘INDIA should carry Delhi rally unity to electoral battle’, ‘Sitharaman poll cop-out raises questions’
indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/india-alliance-arvind-kejriwal-aap-nirmala-sitharaman-9246993/
MP ordered to pay £40,000 in libel claim case: North West Leicestershire MP claims former Health Secretary said he was 'anti-Semitic' about Covid-19 ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/andrew-bridgen-ordered-pay-40000-9199170
Lisa Cameron MP: Why I am happy being a Conservative: Lisa Cameron traces the beginning of the end of her career in the SNP back to a vote in the House of ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24221315.lisa-cameron-mp-happy-conservative/
Chris Mason: What further Rwanda delay says about the plan: The government's flagship Rwanda bill will be back before MPs after Easter, following a series of ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68623831
Quick Glance: Government's Rwanda Plan Faces Opposition in Lords Leading to Ongoing Discussions
- The government's plans for Rwanda encountered further obstacles in the House of Lords on Wednesday, with peers suffering seven fresh defeats against the bill.
- Amendments related to compliance with domestic and international law, monitoring Rwanda's safety, and preventing the removal of specific individuals to Rwanda were supported by the Lords.
- The Lords also backed changes concerning the age assessment of unaccompanied children and the protection of victims of modern slavery.
- Despite the rejection of amendments by MPs, the bill is facing delays and additional debates due to the Lords' insistence on alterations, resulting in a legislative 'ping-pong' between the two houses.
Diane Abbott criticises Speaker for not calling her to speak during PMQs dominated by Tory donor row
news.sky.com/story/diane-abbott-criticises-speaker-for-not-calling-her-to-speak-during-pmqs-dominated-by-tory-donor-row-13094018
Quick Glance: Tory Donor's Racist Comments on Diane Abbott
- Comments made by a Tory donor about Diane Abbott deemed racist
- Frank Hester apologizes for his remarks, Downing Street labels them unacceptable
- Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch described the comments as racist and called for space for forgiveness
- Labour and the Liberal Democrats call for the Conservatives to return donations from Hester
Andrew Bridgen told to 'remedy deficiencies' in libel claim against Matt Hancock as parts of case struck out
news.sky.com/story/andrew-bridgen-told-to-remedy-deficiencies-in-libel-claim-against-matt-hancock-13098589
Canada toughens stance on Israel by freezing arms export permits: The Justin Trudeau government has resumed funding to the UNRWA and said it wants ‘lasting peace ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-22/canada-toughens-stance-on-israel-by-freezing-arms-export-permits.html
Labour restores whip to MP Andy McDonald after inquiry into 'river to sea' remark
news.sky.com/story/labour-restores-whip-to-mp-andy-mcdonald-after-inquiry-into-river-to-sea-remark-13094044
Andrew Bridgen told to pay Matt Hancock legal fees of £40,000 in libel claim: The MP for North West Leicestershire is bringing a libel claim against Mr Hancock ...
news.stv.tv/politics/andrew-bridgen-told-to-pay-matt-hancock-legal-fees-of-40000-in-libel-claim
The six weirdest moments of Lee Anderson’s press conference as he defects to Reform UK
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/lee-anderson-comments-reform-party-b2510655.html
Quick Glance: Lee Anderson Defects to Reform Party Despite Prior Support for By-Election Requirement
- Suspended Tory MP Lee Anderson announced his defection to the Reform party on Monday in a fresh blow to Rishi Sunak’s premiership.
- During a public address regarding his move to Reform UK, Mr Anderson reaffirmed his previous statements vigorously and opted out of a by-election in his Red Wall constituency.
- Despite having supported a bill in 2020 that mandated immediate polls for MPs switching parties.
- Reform achieved significant vote percentages in the recent Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections, marking their strongest election outcomes to date.
Pemmy Majodina bows out as first chief whip to finish term: Despite having inherited a divided ANC caucus in parliament, outgoing party chief Pemmy Majodina is ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/politics/2024-03-24-pemmy-majodina-bows-out-as-first-chief-whip-to-finish-term/
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LISTEN | ‘We will comment when there are proper findings’ — Majodina on Mapisa-Nqakula home raid
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-20-listen-we-will-comment-when-there-are-proper-findings-majodina-on-mapisa-nqakula-home-raid/
Quick Glance: Police Operation at Mapisa-Nqakula's Residence, ID Concludes Investigations
- The residence of National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula in Johannesburg was searched by members of the Investigating Directorate (ID).
- About six officials arrived in three unmarked cars and were on site until mid-morning.
- A photographer from this publication visited the house and observed several vehicles with police officers.
- The investigation began six months ago and was known to only a few within the ID.
Mandarame and the young: Children in Angeles City mimic flagellation: 'Hindi natin alam anong opinion ng parent niya dito pero nakita natin na nilagyan din ...
rappler.com/nation/luzon/children-angeles-city-pampanga-mimic-flagellation-holy-week/
Kalonzo bets on luck, hard-hitting politics, mobilization: Kalonzo is trying to come out as a strong and decisive leader who can campaign at the levels of Raila ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001492027/kalonzo-bets-on-luck-hard-hitting-politics-mobilization
Blackpool South by-election to take place in May: It comes after Ex-Tory MP Scott Benton stood down rather than face a recall petition.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68656477
Moonilal: UNC MPs meeting with PNM operatives - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: United National Congress (UNC) deputy political leader Dr Roodal Moonilal said MPs ...
newsday.co.tt/2024/03/28/moonilal-unc-mps-meeting-with-pnm-operatives/
Fahmi: He should just keep his mouth shut: NO one from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) had given a draft agreement on constituency funds to Opposition Leader ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/26/fahmi-he-should-just-keep-his-mouth-shut
High with laughing gas: New drug has arrived in Halver: Nitrous oxide is no longer fun, but a growing problem. Actually in spray cream cartridges ...
come-on.de/volmetal/halver/high-mit-lachgas-neue-droge-ist-in-halver-angekommen-92917136.html
Citizenship laws on pause: KUALA LUMPUR: Despite much public anticipation, the first Dewan Rakyat meeting of the year came to a surprising end after the proposed ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/28/citizenship-laws-on-pause
ANC ‘still discussing’ no-confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula: The Democratic Alliance wants the motion to be debated next week
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-26-anc-still-discussing-no-confidence-motion-in-mapisa-nqakula-over-corruption-claim/
Quick Glance: ANC 'still discussing' no-confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula
- The ANC at Luthuli House has not yet decided whether it will support or oppose a motion of no confidence against National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. However, the parliamentary chief whip Pemmy Majodina pledged full caucus support.
- The Democratic Alliance (DA) brought a motion of no confidence against Mapisa-Nqakula over corruption allegations. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri stated that the party was still discussing the matter and had not made a decision.
- After news broke that Mapisa-Nqakula was under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering, Gwarube announced that she would support the motion and pushed for it to be addressed and debated urgently.
- Gwarube wrote to all parties in parliament to request support for the motion. She emphasized that the parliamentary rules were clear and the removal of a speaker or deputy speaker should be considered urgently.
Under the Dome: Veteran NC Republican lawmaker Jon Hardister resigning: North Carolina counties have had dozens of changes in election directors ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287172595.html
BJP's greed for power, orchestration of members' rebellion stands exposed: Himachal Congress
deccanherald.com/india/himachal-pradesh/bjps-greed-for-power-orchestration-of-members-rebellion-stands-exposed-himachal-congress-2950537
Michael Matheson rejects calls to resign as MSP as he returns to Holyrood: The former minister refused to answer multiple questions from journalists in the ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/michael-matheson-rejects-calls-to-resign-as-msp-as-he-returns-to-holyrood-4569532
Shapurji Saklatvala: Labour’s First MP of Colour: In 1922, Shapurji Saklatvala was elected as Labour's first MP of colour. He was a fighter against colonialism ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2024/03/shapurji-saklatvala-labours-first-mp-of-colour-3/
Previous Parliament sessions sat till 3am, says Takiyuddin: KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional chief whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan has questioned the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/27/previous-parliament-sessions-sat-till-3am-says-takiyuddin
DPM denies opposition's claim of draft agreement for allocations: Met opposition to hear requests, no 'agreement', Fadillah says.
malaysiakini.com/news/700532
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London Playbook PM: Aaaand breathe: What's driving the day in Westminster. Politics and policymaking in the UK capital.
politico.eu/newsletter/london-playbook/london-playbook-pm-aaaand-breathe/
Blackpool MP Scott Benton resignation was 'right thing to do' says Labour candidate Chris Webb
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/right-thing-to-do-reaction-to-resort-mp-scott-bentons-resignation-4568878
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Democratic Alliance unveils 11 new candidates on election lists : Party leader John Steenhuisen said no other political party had the diversity of candidates ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-25-democratic-alliance-unveils-11-new-candidates-on-election-lists/
LS polls: Discontent grows in TMC, BJP in Bengal over ticket distribution: Discontentment seems to be increasing by the day in sections of the BJP and the TMC in ...
business-standard.com/elections/lok-sabha-election/ls-polls-discontent-grows-in-tmc-bjp-in-bengal-over-ticket-distribution-124032400098_1.html
Election: 'The sooner the better': By Justin Madders
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24196468.election-the-sooner-better/
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