Sunday, 29 October 2023

Leasehold law will be in King's Speech, says housing minister

Rachel MacLean says the bill would restore "true homeownership" but Labour says it is "thin gruel".

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Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss

The head of Palantir, which is in the running for an NHS contract, says it would not have access to data.

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How challenging are SNP defections for Humza Yousaf?

The SNP has lost an MSP and an MP this month- how big a problem is this for Humza Yousaf?

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Irish unity: Micheál Martin warns UK against changing vote terms

The tánaiste rejects a proposal by Steve Baker that a super-majority is needed for a united Ireland.

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First minister makes contact with family in Gaza

Humza Yousaf says his in-laws trapped in Gaza are alive but have run out of clean drinking water.

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Bomb disposal robot destroys Labour MPs' Christmas cards

Remnants of Christmas cards intended for Labour MPs and constituency offices were found at the site. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SAC4cMi