AGP Executive Report
Last update: a few seconds agoDevolution Clash: Scotland’s John Swinney, Wales’ Rhun ap Iorwerth and Northern Ireland’s Michelle O’Neill signed a Cardiff pact with Sinn Féin and Plaid Cymru leaders, backing “self-determination” and warning “Westminster’s time is coming to an end”, with Swinney predicting Andy Burnham will be the UK’s last PM and pushing for an independence referendum within five years. EU Rejoin Push: The same agreement frames the future “in the European Union”, tying constitutional change to shared plans on energy and economic cooperation. Far-right Funding Row: Nigel Farage said Reform UK’s £72m crypto donations may become illegal under a new clampdown on foreign donors, as Labour and unions press for tighter political funding rules. Assisted Dying Defeat: England and Wales MPs voted down the assisted dying bill, with the Catholic Church in England and Wales welcoming the result. Labour and Unions: NASUWT urged Labour to scrap the 50% threshold for strike ballots and questioned links to e-balloting, while the TUC discussed intervention on political donations. Public Finance/Pay: A former top civil servant received a near-£860,000 pay-off after leaving the Civil Service. Energy Pressure: Forecasts warn of further energy bill rises into January as the price cap is expected to jump.
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