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Government sources say ‘umbrella’ structure now more likely after plans for independent body found to be too complexKeir Starmer’s flagship new ethics and integrity commission may be a rebrand of existing watchdogs brought together under a new “umbrella” rather than creating an entirely fresh regulator, government sources have said.A year after Labour made its manifesto promise, ministers are mulling the idea of a new oversight structure above current regulators to avoid the need for starting from scratch. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jun/29/starmer-promised-ethics-commission-may-repackage-existing-regulators Author : Rowena Mason Whitehall editor Publish date : 2025-06-29 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to

Labor frontbencher rubbishes Angus Taylor’s assertion that gender quotas ‘subvert democratic processes’Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Labor frontbencher Tanya Plibersek has rubbished Liberal party objections to quotas to boost female representation in frontline politics, while dismissing claims longstanding Labor rules subvert democracy.As a series of reviews into the Coalition’s emphatic 3 May election loss get under way, the shadow defence minister, Angus Taylor, has opposed a push for changes to preselection rules to promote Liberal women into winnable seats.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading... Source

Disease and predation are problems in populations that are allowed to roam, but animal advocates argue those issues can be mitigated with proper management practicesSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterNear Lake Macquarie on the central coast of New South Wales, Belinda Stauner-Dawson is running what appears to be a chicken utopia. Her 60 egg-laying ISA Brown hens – a popular laying breed – have the run of a 1.4-hectare paddock. Each day they have access to fresh, green pasture and they come and go as they please from a chicken caravan – a trailer with a water tank,

Police assessing video footage of rap trio’s performance to ‘determine if any offences may have been committed’Kneecap began a politically charged set at Glastonbury on Saturday afternoon, leading the crowds in chants of “Fuck Keir Starmer!”The Irish rap act took to the stage at 4pm for their controversial set, which had been criticised by the UK prime minister as not “appropriate”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jun/28/kneecap-lead-anti-keir-starmer-chant-during-politically-charged-glastonbury-set Author : Robyn Vinterand Jamie Grierson Publish date : 2025-06-28 20:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.