AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLib Dems’ Election Pitch: Sir Ed Davey says the Liberal Democrats are a “strong force” heading into their conference, arguing recent council wins and by-election gains show momentum despite polling worries about relevance. Westminster & Northern Ireland: Stormont speaker Edwin Poots faces criticism for a third overseas trip while the Assembly sits, amid wider anger over pay rises and how Stormont is run. Tech Competition: A major UK Competition Appeal Tribunal settlement clears Google’s Android app-store practices challenge, with £160m set aside for developers after a long-running collective action. Assisted Dying Fallout: Reaction continues after MPs defeat the assisted suicide Bill, with supporters framing it as protection for vulnerable people. Local Government Shake-up: Labour’s local government reorganisation pause is criticised as “chaos” after councils were told to stop work pending legal checks. Housing Pressure: Leicestershire councils step up action on HMOs, sparking claims renters and students are being squeezed. AI & Work: A study finds fears of AI job losses now outweigh hopes for new roles, adding pressure to skills and training debates.
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