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Judge Orders FBI to Reveal Secret Comey Evidence

A landmark court decision forces the FBI to disclose previously classified evidence regarding former director James Comey's alleged misconduct, potentially reshaping his legal battles.

Trump WH Accused of Concealing Deaf Interpreter Comms

Explosive allegations emerge that Trump administration officials prevented interpreters for deaf staff from documenting sensitive White House discussions, raising serious security and transparency concerns.

Labor accused of burying 'jobs for mates' report

The Australian Labor government confronts explosive allegations of concealing a report that reveals questionable appointment practices, sparking opposition fury and transparency concerns.

Suspect nationality policy won't satisfy truth-seekers

The government's new policy of disclosing suspects' nationality fails to address legitimate concerns while feeding the very conspiracy theories it claims to combat, raising serious questions about its true purpose.

Hillsborough Law 'watered down' in new bill

Exclusive: Ministers accused of betraying Hillsborough families with weakened legal reforms as new bill fails to deliver promised 'duty of candour' for public officials.

Government in constitutional clash over legal advice

A constitutional standoff has erupted in Westminster as ministers refuse to release legal advice about a controversial Liberal Democrat amendment, sparking accusations of parliamentary obstruction.

Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis

Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.

Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up

The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.

Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt

Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.

Government accused of secret PM letters in transparency row

The Australian opposition has launched fierce accusations against the Labor government, claiming they're deliberately concealing correspondence between the Prime Minister and ministers, sparking a major transparency debate in Canberra.

MPs Probe Secret Downing Street Epstein Meeting

Government ministers face mounting pressure to explain why Downing Street officials secretly met with a former MI6 chief linked to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, raising serious questions about transparency and accountability.

Kemi Badenoch exposed in WhatsApp leak scandal

Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch faces mounting pressure after leaked WhatsApp conversations show she misled the public about correspondence with former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton.

Sussan Ley's Secret Trump Meeting Sparks Crisis

Explosive revelations emerge as Deputy Prime Minister Sussan Ley faces scrutiny over undisclosed meeting with Donald Trump during US trip, raising questions about government transparency and diplomatic protocols.

Queensland rewrites FOI laws after automated request deluge

The Queensland government is implementing sweeping changes to its Freedom of Information framework after being overwhelmed by automated requests, sparking debate about digital transparency versus bureaucratic sustainability.

Parliament official's £315k retirement payment scandal

A bombshell report reveals a senior Australian parliamentary official received a controversial £315,000 retirement payment while overseeing government property decisions, raising serious ethical concerns.

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