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Matt Hancock paid £45k for SAS reality TV show

The former health secretary took part in another reality show just before joining I'm A Celeb. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/PTDpAjC

How Senators Voted on Same-Sex Marriage: A List

The legislation passed by a vote of 61 to 36. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Svkbda0

Why Nigel Farage is wrong about London being 'minority white'

Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage claims London, Birmingham and Manchester are 'minority white'. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/bkmpARJ

Coffee prices jump as food inflation hits new high

Meat, eggs and dairy also shot up, the British Retail Consortium says, forecasting a "bleak" winter". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/xJI87aC

McCarthy Condemns Nick Fuentes, Stopping Short of Faulting Trump

The aspiring Republican House speaker disavowed the prominent white nationalist Nick Fuentes and his ideology, but declined to directly criticize former President Donald J. Trump for meeting with him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/lMNSqkd

Onshore wind: Grant Shapps criticised for 'nonsense' claims

The business secretary says wind turbines are now "so big" they cannot be built on land. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/RAGirw6

NATO ‘will not back down’ in its support for Ukraine, its secretary general says.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/9tbCHR0

Biden Will Meet With Congressional Leaders as Rail Strike Looms

President Biden has urged lawmakers to pass legislation that would prevent a labor stoppage by rail workers next month. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/jlfS2LH

China Covid protests: UK summons ambassador over journalist arrest

The arrest of a BBC journalist in Shanghai is "completely unacceptable", a Foreign Office source says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CqM7Dlk

With Federal Aid on the Table, Utilities Shift to Embrace Climate Goals

As billions in government subsidies were at stake, the electric utility industry shed its opposition to clean-air regulation and put its lobbying muscle behind passing President Biden’s climate bill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/O6vceL8

White House Weighs How Forcefully to Support Protesters in China

The demonstrations over Covid lockdowns present a challenge for President Biden, who has insisted he will call out abuses by authoritarian governments. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/6M51aWw

News Outlets Urge U.S. to Drop Charges Against Julian Assange

In a joint letter, news organizations warned that the indictment of Julian Assange “sets a dangerous precedent” that could chill reporting about matters of national security. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ImBV1rP

Grant Shapps denies Tory split over onshore wind farms

Around 30 Tory MPs are backing an attempt to overturn the ban on new onshore wind in England. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/0vi6Gu3

Turning Point for Garland as Justice Dept. Grapples With Trump Inquiries

After months of an already hyperpartisan political environment, the attorney general appears to be acknowledging that his approach has to be recalibrated. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/eF2GIKj

Biden Helped Democrats Avert a ’22 Disaster. What About ’24?

A stronger-than-expected midterm showing has quieted the party’s public hand-wringing about a re-election campaign for President Biden. But it hasn’t put those worries to rest. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/PSRLEyp

How many more wind turbines will the UK build?

There is a growing rebellion in the Conservative Party against its policy on onshore wind farms. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3bYljxQ

Tory MPs urge PM to change law to ease migrant crisis

More than 50 Tory MPs say a legal change would speed-up the return of illegitimate asylum seekers. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9oWB2l7

Marijuana Pardons Affect Just a Sliver of Those Swept Up in the War on Drugs

President Biden’s pardons for thousands of Americans convicted of possessing marijuana don’t apply to state charges or many immigrants at risk of deportation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/omy5Y01

Rail reform needed before workers' pay increases, says Transport Secretary

The transport secretary says the UK does not have "a proper seven-day railway" network. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/VxIf9UJ

Energy firms warned over hiking direct debits

The government says companies must match bills with customers who are cutting energy use. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/a6bEF49

U.S. Allows Chevron to Expand Energy Operations in Venezuela

The license, limited in scope, was issued amid the resumption of talks between the Venezuelan government and opposition, and comes as President Nicolás Maduro desperately needs to improve the economy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/9ZwzP2d

Laura Kuenssberg: Is this the new winter of workers' discontent?

With more strikes across the UK, is it time to bring out that Shakespeare quote again, asks Laura Kuenssberg? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/kGrtbxS

In Georgia Runoff, a Campaign Cliché Rules: It All Comes Down to Turnout

With control of the Senate no longer at stake, the race between Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock is drawing less attention. Both sides are pulling out all the stops to drive voters to the polls. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/KPDM1fd

Jacob Rees-Mogg's ex-business partner returns as trade minister

Tory donor Lord Dominic Johnson is re-appointed as a trade minister just 26 days after he was sacked. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Az7ICx0

£320m approved without NI finance minister's consent

Funds were approved by three former Stormont ministers without the Finance Department's consent. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/SiRvGJ1

Energy advice: Sunak to expand tips campaign to lower bills

His government aims to curb energy use in a move once seen as "nannying" by former PM Liz Truss. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/t6rVPSh

Dominic Raab: Ministry of Justice 'inundated' with bullying complaints

Dominic Raab faces fresh bullying claims, although he insists he has always "behaved professionally". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/JcUj8FT

The Expanded Child Tax Credit Is Gone. The Battle Over It Remains.

A pandemic-era program that sent monthly checks of up to $300 per child to most families drove down poverty rates. Amid new research about its merits, some Democrats are vowing to bring it back. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/c4HREri

Train strikes: Minister hopes Christmas walkouts can be stopped

The new transport secretary is hopeful for a deal but says wage rises that match inflation are not possible. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ZtHKMVg

Wendy Morton: I’ll never forget chaotic vote that sank Liz Truss

Wendy Morton says her resignation was refused by the ex-PM after a fateful vote on fracking. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CYwZz7B

NI education department told to make spending cuts

Chris Heaton-Harris has set a budget for Northern Ireland as the Stormont stalemate continues. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2KVZuXQ

UK net migration hits all-time record at 504,000

The rise is driven by non-EU students and people fleeing conflict and persecution in Hong Kong and Ukraine. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/TRJtrWe

NI Troubles: Amendments on controversial legacy bill revealed

The bill offers a conditional amnesty to those accused of killings and other Troubles-related crimes. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/FD5kEnN

United States Enters a New Era of Direct Confrontation With Iran

The Biden administration has imposed new sanctions on Tehran and expressed support for protesters, as the Iranian government aids Russia in the Ukraine war and continues nuclear enrichment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/zToF5Lf

Blackford on Supreme Court ruling: Democracy will not be denied

The PM has every right to oppose Scottish independence, but no right to deny democracy for Scottish people, the SNPs Westminster leader says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/rtxZ8fp

Home secretary on Channel crossings: I will tell you who is at fault

Quizzed on the numbers of people crossing the English Channel is boats, Suella Braverman blames the "people smugglers" and "people coming here illegally". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/b8o9FOS

RMT's Mick Lynch: Government don't want a settlement

A rail union leader says the "government does not want" a settlement to the industrial action affecting train services. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/oi4dbzY

Keir Starmer pushed on UK immigration levels

The Labour leader says he will not pick "arbitrary migration targets" over workers coming to the UK from abroad. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/RAIUYim

Matt Hancock broke rules with I'm A Celeb appearance, says watchdog

But Acoba's chair says he doesn't believe the ex-health secretary should be punished for the breach. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/XZu1Wjm

Solihull murders: Domestic abuse victims ignored, says MP

Jess Phillips wants a government commitment that police will respond to every report of abuse. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/YgdWa7T

Dominic Raab: I wasn't wrong to oppose barrister pay demands

But barristers say the action was necessary to prevent the collapse of the justice system in England and Wales. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/DUirdSH

Owen Paterson takes UK government to European court over lobbying probe

Owen Paterson, who was forced to quit as an MP after a lobbying probe, claims his right to privacy was infringed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/qRKfrkW

Georgia Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Allowing Early Voting on Saturday

The ruling was a legal victory for Senator Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, ahead of his runoff with Herschel Walker on Dec. 6. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ecKdSQv

MP bids to ban beach and beauty spot barbecues

Disposable BBQs have caused "damage and destruction", a Conservative MP tells Parliament. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Pzv0UaL

Norwich North MP Chloe Smith to stand down at next election

The former work and pensions secretary says it is "the right time to step back". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/YHtKCZr

MPs can claim Christmas parties on expenses, says Ipsa

The body responsible for MPs' expenses say an "office festive event" can include food and decorations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tJrlHFc

Suspended Tory MP David Warburton breached code of conduct

David Warburton apologises for failing to declare a £150,000 loan from a Russian-born businessman. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/HUpFMnu

A Tale of Two Weddings: Trump and Biden

In Washington, D.C., and Mar-a-Lago, political and personal mythmaking collide. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/DOvkSoj

Nuclear test veterans to be honoured with medal after campaign

Veterans of Cold War tests will receive special medals after years of campaigning for recognition. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/nAl3NJB

Key Union Votes Down Freight Rail Contract, Making Strike More Likely

The tentative agreement, brokered in September with help from the Biden administration, had averted a strike before the midterm elections. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/If4pAW7

Brexit: No fundamental change to deal, insists Robert Jenrick

Robert Jenrick dismisses reports the government wants a Swiss-style deal with less trade friction. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/zcIp9fV

John Roberts’s Early Supreme Court Agenda: A Study in Disappointment

Soon after he joined the court, the chief justice said he would seek to protect its credibility by encouraging narrow, unanimous rulings. That project has failed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/N4MPZbX

Allegation of Supreme Court Breach Prompts Renewed Calls for Ethics Code

A minister’s claim that a major contraception decision had been prematurely disclosed through a secretive influence campaign underscored the court’s lack of transparency and accountability. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/tUfFKpy

Trump Family’s Newest Partners: Middle Eastern Governments

The government of Oman is a partner in a real estate deal signed last week by the former president, intensifying questions about a potential conflict as he seeks the White House again. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/l0qDQE3

A Crowd of Possible Trump Rivals Renews G.O.P. Fears of a Divided Field

Ron DeSantis, Ted Cruz, Mike Pompeo, Nikki Haley and other Republicans with a potential eye on 2024 gathered in Las Vegas at a moment of deep vulnerability for Donald Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/GUOdQxy

Jeremy Hunt has no plan for growth, says CBI boss

Tony Danker tells the BBC the Autumn Statement will tackle inflation but won't revive growth. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9qu2VNC

Health Secretary Steve Barclay defends delay to social care cap

The health secretary says the delay is a "difficult decision" but will allow more funding for social care. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Hqd1Mbx

President Biden Turns 80, Making Him the First Octogenarian in the Oval Office

The president’s milestone birthday has brought new attention to the gerontocracy that has led both parties for years and raised questions about when a new generation will come forth. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/9JHLpPw

Elon Musk Reinstates Trump’s Twitter Account

Mr. Musk, who had asked Twitter users about whether to bring back the former president to the service, said, “The people have spoken.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/NK1u7Hm

Kari Lake Claims Her Voters Were Disenfranchised. Her Voters Tell a Different Story.

Ms. Lake’s supporters say in testimonials that they had problems at Phoenix-area polling sites. But a review by The New York Times shows that most of them successfully cast their ballots. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/wG0MUSI

Laura Kuenssberg: How much is the Autumn Statement going to hurt?

Do ministers believe pain for people and public services is the price of stability, asks Laura Kuenssberg. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/mcrD9kQ

Trump Inquiries Remain Politically Charged, Despite Special Counsel

The appointment of an independent investigator is meant to address the perception of conflict of interest. But the system no longer seems adequate in this polarized political moment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/0jBowC9

Georgia Senate Rivals, With Little Time to Spare, Sprint Toward Runoff

Herschel Walker and Senator Raphael Warnock have only a few weeks to campaign, and Senate control is no longer at stake — which has both scrambled the race and left it largely unchanged. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/NmRwU1G

The Wedding Is at the White House, but the Details Are Top Secret

Naomi Biden, the president’s eldest grandchild, will be wed on the South Lawn on Saturday morning. The ceremony will be followed by a luncheon and a black-tie evening reception. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/sLKA8E3

US Backs Immunity for Saudi Leader in Lawsuit Over Khashoggi Murder

The State Department said Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s de facto ruler, should have legal immunity as the head of the Saudi government. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/LRNSuKg

Suella Braverman failed to prove source of MI5 spy story leak - judge

A judge says Suella Braverman was unable to say the source of a story was not from within government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/m5iYrpc

Immigration will be very important for the economy, says Jeremy Hunt

Annual UK net migration is predicted to reach 205,000 by 2026 - higher than previously thought. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tiHfVrD

Chris Mason: Cuts, Brexit and the political battles to come

Jeremy Hunt draws economic dividing lines with Labour but there is plenty they agree on too. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Fhntmw

UK house prices forecast to fall for the next two years

A drop of 9% is expected between now and autumn of 2024, the government's official forecaster suggests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KuNdFD3

Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt defends tax rises for middle earners

Jeremy Hunt says his plan is "balanced", after think tank says it piles more pressure on "squeezed middle". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/xFAo8nL

Lauren Boebert’s Race in Colorado is Nearing a Conclusion, or Recount

The race, in Colorado’s Third Congressional District, is one of the few that remain undecided. Adam Frisch, the Democratic challenger, trails Ms. Boebert, the Republican incumbent, by a mere 0.34 percentage points. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/yJ93Smg

Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt says finance plans worth £1.5bn to Scotland

The chancellor says his autumn statement will bring stability, but the first minister says it is a return to austerity. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/nB9f4lb

State pension to rise by 10.1%, says Jeremy Hunt

Jeremy Hunt also confirms working-age benefits will rise with inflation at a cost of £11bn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/yFzLN4P

Nonprofits With Ties to Democrats Plan Counteroffensive Against Congressional Investigations

The groups want to take pressure off the administration by pushing back in a more adversarial manner than President Biden’s team. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/BPzFaL2

Pensions: What is the triple lock and how much is it worth?

The government has confirmed that the state pension will increase by inflation from April 2023. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/x4UHngk

The Post-Mortem

In the aftermath of the midterm elections, these are the questions that Democrats and Republicans now face about the future of their parties. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/E9mofvF

I'm A Celeb: Matt Hancock in jungle prompts 1,100 Ofcom complaints

There has been criticism of the former health secretary's participation in ITV's I'm A Celebrity. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/s9LCYFu

Conservative Gareth Davies apologises for storming out of Senedd

Gareth Davies left during health questions after slamming his file on his desk. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/TLqDERv

Many Flags but No Ivanka

Decoding the many visual cues of Donald Trump’s presidential announcement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/amHtnY7

Tory MP Esther McVey says she won't back tax rises unless HS2 is axed

Esther McVey warns she will oppose the chancellor's economic plans ahead of the Autumn Statement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/IFrYz4v

Raab requests inquiry into complaints about his conduct

Dominic Raab says two formal complaints have been made against him and asks the PM to launch an independent investigation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/eohbf6K

Trump’s Drag on Republicans Quantified: A Five-Point Penalty

An analysis based on House districts shows a pattern in the results of his preferred primary candidates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Wc0D45k

Scottish parliament apologises after suffragette scarf row

A woman was removed from a committee examining gender recognition reforms for wearing a scarf in the suffragette colours. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/7Qcs4fP

Matt Hancock: Covid campaigners fly banner over I'm A Celebrity jungle

Covid family groups fly a message for the former health secretary over the I'm A Celebrity camp. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/OkXSVQ4

Man cleared of Duncan Smith traffic cone attack

The former Tory leader said he was targeted by a protester, but a judge said the evidence was "weak". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/n0okflH

UK's reputation has taken a knock, admits Rishi Sunak

The prime minister warns of a "difficult" economic outlook ahead of Thursday's autumn statement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/YCprfgz

World Leaders Meet as Global Economy Faces Multiple Threats

High inflation, food insecurity and a possible global recession loom large as the Group of 20 summit discussions begin. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/a85PEYC

Rishi Sunak urges Russia to 'get out' of Ukraine at G20

The UK prime minister calls Russia's invasion "barbaric" at a meeting attended by its foreign minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ycDs37m

Republicans Appear on Track to Take the House

Democrats are falling short of their targets in key races in California and Arizona. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/aBReHl5

Traffic cone was slammed on my head, Duncan Smith tells court

Sir Ian Duncan Smith says a traffic cone was put on his head by "pathetic" protesters. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/1IPmseR

Which Midterm Election Races Remain Uncalled?

Democrats sealed control of the Senate, but the House is still up for grabs. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/L1UOF5c

What do we know will be in the Autumn Statement?

Jeremy Hunt is expected to dismantle his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng plans announced two months ago. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/pNFsk38

Kari Lake’s Path to Victory Narrows in the Arizona Governor’s Race

Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, maintained a slight lead on Ms. Lake after new results were released from Maricopa County on Sunday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/4CqlIji

Rishi Sunak: We’ll deliver public finances markets expect

The PM says this week's autumn budget would "put our public finances on a sustainable trajectory". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3dlog0W

Republicans Seek Distance From Trump, and Other News From the Sunday Shows

“I’ve been saying since 2020 that we have to get back to a party that appeals to more people,” said Larry Hogan, the Republican governor of Maryland and a possible 2024 candidate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/WT3azAs

What Can Democrats Learn From Fetterman’s Victory in Pennsylvania?

John Fetterman flipped a key Senate seat in part by attracting white working-class votes, including in the reddest parts of his state. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/QVzF1Z7

Farmland Values Hit Record Highs, Pricing Out Farmers

Small farmers are now going up against deep-pocketed investors, including private equity firms and real estate developers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/zXEs5Ch

Biden’s Post-Election Escape Turned Victory Lap

President Biden trod a well-worn presidential path by going abroad on official functions just after the midterms. But the news from home kept getting better for Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/FoG8N1x

Big Ben’s iconic bongs return after restoration work

The bells of the Elizabeth Tower will return to regular service on Remembrance Sunday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/4oZRj9d

Jeremy Hunt: Everyone will have to pay more tax

The chancellor also tells the BBC he wants to make sure any recession is as short and shallow as possible. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/OpPbtHJ

Farmland Values Hit Record Highs, Pricing Out Farmers

Small farmers are now going up against deep-pocketed investors, including private equity firms and real estate developers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/gkiZYep

Tracking the Mail Vote in the Uncalled House Districts

Republicans lead in the race for House control, but Democrats still have hope, thanks to mail ballot trends in California. We’ll provide updates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/rbkEpFi

In His 3rd Summit With Southeast Asian Leaders, Biden Bets on Face Time

The president traveled to Cambodia hoping that an in-person appearance would help reinforce his administration’s broad efforts to counter China’s rise and to promote human rights. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/hMRPraY

Trump Angst Wracks Republicans (Again) as 2024 Announcement Looms

While Republicans pick up the pieces from midterm elections, Trump is already forcing them to take sides in the next election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/oiSfCKZ

Dominic Raab under scrutiny after aggressive behaviour claim

A newspaper reports allegations Dominic Raab mistreated staff during a past stint as justice secretary. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/vfKJGqD

Trump Angst Wracks Republicans (Again) as 2024 Announcement Looms

While Republicans pick up the pieces from midterm elections, Trump is already forcing them to take sides in the next election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/RHlMU6s

U.S. Seeks Closer Ties with India as Tension with China and Russia Builds

Treasury Secretary Yellen wants India to be part of the Biden administration’s “friend-shoring” agenda but trade tensions linger. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/lkm9TfG

Angela Rayner aide Jack McKenna cleared of wrongdoing by Labour

Jack McKenna was suspended in a bitter Labour row over alleged leaks. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/WixlBXw

NI Protocol: UK-Irish relations have improved significantly - Irish PM

Micheál Martin has been meeting UK government ministers at the British-Irish Council. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/HJw45mR

Covid lockdown: No police action over Shaun Bailey Tory event

Former mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey was pictured drinking with aides while London was in lockdown. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/azV7WKC

Lib Dem peer Lord Jones of Cheltenham dies aged 74

The peer was attacked by a constituent in 2000 in an incident that claimed the life of Andrew Pennington. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/BLtMK25

World Cup: Ministers urged to warn LGBT+ fans about Qatar risks

A Tory voice joins calls for the UK government to change its advice for LGBT+fans heading to Qatar. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tbzPKm7

An Inflation-Driven Midterm Will Not Change Biden’s Economic Focus

The president said he would not change his economic approach, adding that his policies were working. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36IrYPh

Biden and Xi Will Meet as Tensions Grow Over Taiwan

Setting a meeting gives the two leaders an opportunity for face-to-face time, but President Biden said he would deliver no “fundamental concessions” over Taiwan. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/OQIbVBE

Bilingual MPs explain the importance of speaking another language

Bilingual MPs tell the BBC about the importance to them of their cultural languages. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/hvBipfk

Rising Democratic Star Survives Close Call in Houston

Lina Hidalgo, a progressive, won re-election as Harris County judge by a slim margin against a first-time candidate who focused on crime. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/mBwxjFD

100,000 civil servants vote for strike action

The Public and Commercial Services Union is calling for a 10% pay rise and no cuts to redundancy terms. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/SovuRg4

Economists question 'black hole' in UK finances

The government's justification for upcoming UK tax rises and spending cuts is shaky, economists say. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/viSoVuC

Price of Diesel, Which Powers the Economy, Is Still Climbing

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is one reason that the fuel is scarce. Another is a series of yearslong, intertwined events that cover the globe. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/lqGiK0n

Brexit-backing Next boss says UK needs more overseas workers

Brexit backer Lord Wolfson says immigration rules should be relaxed to tackle labour shortages. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tTko85N

Lauren Boebert Faces Unexpectedly Tight Race in Colorado

A freshman House member, Ms. Boebert, 35, was facing a stiff challenge from Adam Frisch, a Democrat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/bM0IDck

I regret Williamson job ended in resignation, says Rishi Sunak

The PM says he was not aware of "specific concerns" about Sir Gavin's conduct in previous roles. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2MQrmyF

2022 Midterm Elections: What We Know So Far

It’s not yet clear which party will control the House or Senate, but the long-trailed “red wave” has not materialized. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/zUcXn2B

Nevada Election Results Could Take Days, Officials Say

Overwhelmed state election officials say that they have been flooded by thousands of mail-in ballots, many of which will not be counted until Thursday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Nnd9RAb

Across Texas, Neither a Red Wave Nor a Blue One

The surge of enthusiasm that lifted up Texas Democrats in 2018 did not resurface. At the same time, the party avoided a complete wipeout in South Texas. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/uVJqWNM

Sir David Butler, pioneering election analyst, dies aged 98

The veteran election night commentator co-invented the swingometer and pioneered exit polls. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/8I7gojq

Philadelphia says it will delay counting thousands of paper ballots.

The decision will slow down the count in a hotly contested battleground state, where John Fetterman, a Democrat, and the Mehmet Oz, a Republican, are in a close Senate race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/D52Jykh

Boundary review: Tories could make modest gains from new election map

Experts say the party is set to benefit slightly from an independent overhaul of parliamentary seats. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/6fZPvce

Millions to receive latest cost-of-living payment

People on low incomes who receive certain benefits will start getting their second instalment of £324. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/N3RdgnS

Five States Have Abortion Referendums on the Ballot

After voters in Kansas rejected an amendment to the state’s Constitution in August, five other states will vote on proposals about abortion. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ZkI9BMl

Sir Gavin Williamson reported to bullying watchdog

Leaked messages show Conservative minister Gavin Williamson threatening a colleague, ex-chief whip Wendy Morton. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/fbVmSyF

Are the Polls Still Missing ‘Hidden’ Republicans? Here’s What We’re Doing to Find Out.

There was no breakthrough in our experiment, but the differences were intriguing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/J2KEspV

Sir Gavin Williamson 'has not apologised' to Wendy Morton, friends say

No 10 says the PM has "full confidence" in Gavin Williamson, despite a complaint about his conduct. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/TwHmWF3

Democrats Fight to Hold Oregon House Seat After Defeat of Centrist Incumbent

Representative Kurt Schrader, a seven-term Democrat, lost his primary to a more liberal opponent. Now the competitive seat is up for grabs, with a Republican favored to win. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ZBkjTdL

Gavin Williamson: Who is the minister under fire over bullying claims?

The ex-education secretary is accused of bullying when he sent expletive-laden texts to a colleague. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/OR4AvwX

Nine candidates run to replace MP who quit over sexual misconduct

The Chester by-election comes after Christian Matheson quit following sexual misconduct complaints. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/a63OwnH

Who Will Win the Battle for Congress? Four Scenarios.

A wide range of outcomes is still possible. Here are signs to look for on election night. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/HtVrBks

Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its targets?

The UK hosted a major global climate summit in 2021, but is it on track to meet its own commitments? from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/wxHcCZR

Trump May Pose a Test No Special Counsel Can Pass

Former President Donald J. Trump’s apparent plan to soon announce his candidacy is challenging Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s desire to show that the Justice Dept. can operate above partisanship. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/aQPyTOI

Biden Faces One More Inflection Point After a Life of Struggle

President Biden had hoped to preside over a moment of reconciliation after the turmoil of the Trump years. But the fever of polarizing politics has not broken ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/nkuT18e

Two Days Before the Midterms, G.O.P. Confidence Clashes With Democratic Anxiety

As candidates made their closing arguments on Sunday, Democrats braced for potential losses even in traditionally blue corners of the country while Republicans predicted a red wave. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/CKYVgfo

Two Days Before the Midterms, G.O.P. Confidence Clashes With Democratic Anxiety

As candidates made their closing arguments on Sunday, Democrats braced for potential losses even in traditionally blue corners of the country while Republicans predicted a red wave. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/NzpjR6Q

Ed Davey: Tories have betrayed British people

The Lib Dem leader says his party will "end the chaos" that saw three prime ministers in two months. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/FvuIUiP

Fact-Checking the Misleading Claim About 87,000 Tax Agents

The claim, which has been debunked numerous times, has resurged ahead of the midterm elections. Here’s why it’s still wrong. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Gx6ZDPb

At Fetterman Rally, Obama Mocks Oz and Tells Crowd to Vote for Democracy

Former President Barack Obama, campaigning in Pittsburgh with John Fetterman as he seeks to become senator, urged supporters to vote to save democracy and abortion rights. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2vWLzmV

Thousands join London protest calling for general election

Demonstrators also want action on low pay and the repeal of "anti-union" laws. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/46tIPh9

NAACP Sues Pennsylvania Election Officials to Accept Undated Mail Ballots

The organization filed a federal lawsuit after Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court ordered counties to refrain from counting ballots without dates on the return envelopes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/O3BolPA

Fetterman Makes Reference to a Steelers Legend in Resurfaced Ad

Puzzled responses on Twitter to an homage to “Mean” Joe Greene offered Fetterman supporters a chance to mock Dr. Mehmet Oz, his Republican opponent in the Pennsylvania Senate race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/SVnHMDW

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill says DUP won't accept her as first minister

The Sinn Féin deputy leader was speaking at the party's conference in Dublin. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/SFbeKVp

Liberal Democrats eye blue wall seats in wake of Tory turmoil

The party only has 14 MPs but hopes to make the most of hostility towards the government. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/2kyRZE6

COP27: King Charles hosts meeting ahead of climate summit

The King will not be attending the UN climate summit COP27 which starts on Sunday. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/wLbvFkc

On Social Media, Hunting for Voter Fraud Becomes a Game

Players who post about irregularities are awarded points or titles, leading participants to question the legitimacy of elections. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/8sVI41v

‘Get Ready,’ Trump Tells Iowa Crowd as He Prepares to Announce White House Run

The former president, who is expected to announce a third presidential bid shortly after the midterms, opened a swing of four rallies in Iowa. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/HwBNS1q

Brexit: Talks on Northern Ireland Protocol 'making slow progress'

EU sources say they are waiting for clarity on the UK position after Rishi Sunak became prime minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/LgO87EN

Study Shows New Covid Booster Improves Protection for Older People, Pfizer Says

Federal officials are hoping that the encouraging results will spur more Americans to get an updated booster before a feared surge in coronavirus cases this winter. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/stS1Jzb

Sizewell C new nuclear plant under review

The £25bn nuclear project could be delayed or even axed as the government tries to cut spending. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/7o3pTYW

White House Deletes Tweet Crediting Biden With Social Security Increase

The automatic cost of living increase that Social Security beneficiaries are receiving is a result of soaring inflation, not a policy achievement enacted by President Biden. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/MxmWu2C

Nevada’s Costly, Photo-Finish Senate Race Pits Abortion vs. Economy

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is trying to hold off her Republican rival, Adam Laxalt, as both parties shovel money into a pivotal contest defined by two of this year’s top issues. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/rYERjTG

G7 foreign ministers meet in Germany to make plans to aid Ukraine against Russia.

from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/jaqXVtn

No plans to move UK's Israel embassy to Jerusalem - No 10

Liz Truss had ordered a review of the embassy's location when she was prime minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Vgs8Phk

Families demand justice over police killings

Campaigners ask Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to look into police killings and deaths in custody. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/mJ8Y0XQ

How Does Early Voting Work?

Most states allow pre-election voting, which surged in popularity during the 2020 election, although rules vary. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/yCG0KbA

Tory MP Andrew Bridgen facing suspension from Commons

The Commons standards committee found he had breached lobbying rules in a "very cavalier" way. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/jxG0MnC

An Ethics Watchdog Criticized Stacey Abrams. His Boss Retracted It.

A failed lawsuit over voting rights prompts a debate over multimillion-dollar legal fees and conflicts of interest. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Q0tN8kW

Not enough asylum claims are processed admits Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak promises to fix the system, but Keir Starmer says the government has "lost control". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/HSA9o15

Debunking Voting Misinformation About the Midterm Elections

Here are some of the main falsehoods and rumors that have spread on social media in the lead-up to Election Day. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/nX5Gu7h

Edenbridge Guy: Effigy of Liz Truss to go up in flames

The former prime minister is unveiled as this year's Guy by the Edenbridge Bonfire Society. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/V8U0TDa

John Swinney to confirm further cuts to spending plans

The government has already cut £500m from its budget for this year, with more savings on a similar scale likely. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/LJkIp4Q

Tom Tugendhat MP could face driving ban for using phone at wheel

The security minister was stopped in London using his mobile phone behind the wheel. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/bIlZcjr

Will One Small Shift Fix the Polls in 2022? (Wonkiness: 8/10)

The potential improvement is based on the idea that voters are less likely to recall voting for a losing candidate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/x5AKPaQ

Rishi Sunak is now going to COP27 climate summit

Downing Street had argued the prime minister was too busy preparing for the budget. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Gn9WB7x

Dover: Counter-terror police lead on migrant centre attack

The man who carried out the attack who was later found dead was Andrew Leak, 66, from High Wycombe. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/QhwYF5X

Roberts Extends Freeze on House’s Attempt to Obtain Trump’s Tax Returns

The move further delays an oversight request by the House Ways and Means Committee from 2019 as the midterm election looms. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/y2LvKP4

Dover migrant centre: Attacker had no far-right links, says MP

The man, who was later found dead, was 66 and from the High Wycombe area, police said. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/wugXCMm

Matt Hancock suspended as Tory MP for joining I'm a Celeb cast

The former health secretary is punished by his party after announcing he will join the reality show. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Z3Jl8jb

Libertarian Candidate Drops Out of Arizona Senate Race and Endorses Masters

“This is another major boost of momentum as we consolidate our support,” Blake Masters said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/f3USiQy