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Sky News Political Editor

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  1. 12 hours ago

    Labor says if PM won’t, it will ask NSW Police to investigate who “forged” document sent from Angus Taylor’s office to Daily Tele about Sydney City Council’s travel bill.

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    22 hours ago

    Breaking: The Nationals are demanding an extra $1.3 billion dollars be spent on drought affected communities. They’ve described it as a “seminal issue” and “essential” for staving off their political opponents at the next election

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  3. Oct 22

    Congrats to the press gallery. Some great charities being supported

    Fantastic to welcome these charities to the press gallery today so we could applaud them and hand over $340,000 in proceeds from the Mid Winter Ball. Thanks to all who helped raise funds for great causes.
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  4. Oct 22

    Vote for Fletch...he’s a great kid!

    I shit you not. My 9 year old son is nominated for an !! Calling in all AACTA members to vote for this little legend. He’s a nice boy. Nice guys don’t have to finish last.
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    Oct 22

    One of the best podcast episodes I’ve ever heard - ep 2 of Dolly Parton’s America.

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    Oct 22

    Beijing working on plans to replace Carrie Lam as HK chief executive in March-good scoop. Much can change between now and then but this suggests Beijing thinks protests are losing steam (otherwise it's best to keep her absorbing all the toxicity in HK)

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    Oct 22

    I am introducing a Senate resolution to reaffirm the need for a strong U.S. presence and oppose premature withdrawal from Syria or Afghanistan. I hope my colleagues on both sides will take the opportunity to affirm these principles on the record.

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    Oct 22

    Johnson doesn’t pull the bill. Rather he pauses the legislation. Says we will leave the EU with this deal *no mention of Oct 31*

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    Oct 22

    Timetable motion fails - v v rare. 322-308. Corbyn offers talks. PM says he will consult with EU leaders and will pause not pull legislation. In an extraordinary turn of events, the texted No 10 anonymous source turned out to have briefed something that then failed to transpire.

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    Oct 22

    The govt loses the programme motion by 322 votes to 308. Majority of 14. Sunk by the DUP

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    Oct 22

    MPs vote FOR second reading of WAB by 329 to 299 *Three years on from referendum MPs vote in principle for a Brexit deal*

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    Oct 22

    Second Reading given to EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill - majority of 30... 329-299. It proceeds to close scrutiny, but not before the crucial Programme Motion vote seeking to get the rest of the Commons stages through in three days... MPs now voting on that...

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    Oct 22

    Putin-Erdogan: Assad Regime takes entire border region outside area given away in US-TR “ceasefire” last week. Turkey patrols to 10km. No outposts. Putin stood up to Erdogan more than Trump. Bottom line: Fate of historic Kurd areas (Kobani) now entirely in hands of Assad/Russia.

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    Oct 22

    "A free press is an imperfect pain in the arse but the alternative is worse." Terrific column by via

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  15. Oct 21

    Coming up next on Sky, I'll be talking to Home Affairs Minister about Medevac. And Shadow Ag Minister about the drought.

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    Oct 21

    CBC call the Canadian election for

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    Oct 21

    Every story starts with someone and without their voice we'll no longer know the truth. We should all ask what secretive governments are hiding from us. Watch this powerful message from

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    Your voice is important.
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  18. Oct 21

    New development: Labor now says journalists should be exempt from prosecution under national security laws for doing their job. says “not a blanket exemption” but “recognising the vital role played by journalists”.

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    Oct 20

    Update from Home Affairs on refugee offshore professing: People remaining in PNG and Nauru - 562 Transferred to US - 632 Brought to Australia for medical treatment or to accompany - 1117

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    Oct 20

    Officials from PMC are declining to answer questions about the state dinner guest list on the basis that it could prejudice international relations. asks how knowing whether or not Brian Houston was on the list would prejudice international relations

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