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Sir Elton John has said musicians are facing a 'looming catastrophe' because of post-Brexit travel restrictions on touring in the European Union.

The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban S.K. Bagbin, has indicated that Parliament would make a determination on Mr Samuel Okudzeto  Ablakwa’s resignation from the Appointments Committee of Parliament soon. Giving his open remarks after the House’s resumption from recess yesterday, Speaker Bagbin said the committee of Selection, which is handling the issue, would soon finalise its report and present it to the House. The Speaker said his position as a Speaker makes it impossible for him to take a position on Mr Ablakwa’s resignation, a reason for the delay. “Honourable members, I received...

'It is time to reawaken New Zealand': Read David Seymour's full speech at ACT's 2021 rally Newshub 2 hrs ago © Getty Images ACT leader David Seymour. ACT Party leader David Seymour has spoken at ACT's annual conference on Sunday, touching on cancel culture, democracy and freedom of speech. At a packed event at the ASB Waterfront Theatre, Seymour also discusses his policy ambitions, including reforms to our democracy and a proposal to give principals the power to give high-performing teachers bonuses. His full speech is below. Thank you very much to the organisers of ACT's 2021 rally. It...

Thank you very much to the organisers of ACT’s 2021 rally. It's great to be here with a crowd of 500 people. To Malcolm Pollock for his tireless work and Regan Pollock for hiring him out again, and the whole committee, thank you for making this possible. ...

Thank you very much to the organisers of ACT's 2021 rally. It's great to be here with a crowd of 500 people.  To Malcolm Pollock for his tireless work and Regan Pollock for hiring him out again, and the whole committee, thank you for making this possible. I should thank the ASB Waterfront Theatre for having us, it really is the best venue and we're grateful for everyone who works here for supporting our event. We often forget that our democracy is powered by volunteers, people who never get a cent from the taxpayer or the party. Some of our most generous donors are actually those who give th...