Labour has taken the lead over Reform in a new poll - days before Nigel Farage will face judgement from voters in the Clacton by-election.

The latest survey puts Prime Minister Burnham’s party on 28 percent, three points ahead of Reform on 25 percent.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says Burnham's in place to call a snap election as early as next year, provided he can avoid major political blunders. 

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Labour has taken the lead over Reform in a new poll - days before Nigel Farage will face judgement from voters in the Clacton by-election.
The latest survey puts Prime Minister Burnham’s party on 28 percent, three points ahead of Reform on 25 percent.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Burnham's in place to call a snap election as early as next year, provided he can avoid major political blunders.&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Labour beating out Reform in new poll ahead of Clacton by-election

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There's belief Gloriavale's trust has already faced consequences for serious conduct, including child labour, and deregistration is 'excessive'.

The Christian Church Community Trust is being de-registered tomorrow, after a Government investigation uncovered dangerous working conditions and children working.

Charity Law Association director Sue Barker says the decision is an unnecessarily harsh response.

"They've appointed independent trustees, they've got a new chief executive, they speak about the personal costs trustees have undergone, they're trying to turn things around. It just seems to me like the modern day equivalent of a medieval public flogging."

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There's belief Gloriavale's trust has already faced consequences for serious conduct, including child labour, and deregistration is 'excessive'.
The Christian Church Community Trust is being de-registered tomorrow, after a Government investigation uncovered dangerous working conditions and children working.
Charity Law Association director Sue Barker says the decision is an unnecessarily harsh response.
"They've appointed independent trustees, they've got a new chief executive, they speak about the personal costs trustees have undergone, they're trying to turn things around. It just seems to me like the modern day equivalent of a medieval public flogging."
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Sue Barker: Charity Law Association director on Gloriavale losing their charitable status following investigation

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The Education Minister says she's made it clear to the Secretary of Education her staff should comply with the Official Information Act.

A video leaked to the Herald shows senior official Catherine Law telling staff to avoid written responses referencing the Minister's office, showing backwards and forwards communications.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Labour has been quick to condemn this incident, and accused the Government of being 'deceitful' and 'corrupt'.

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The Education Minister says she's made it clear to the Secretary of Education her staff should comply with the Official Information Act.
A video leaked to the Herald shows senior official Catherine Law telling staff to avoid written responses referencing the Minister's office, showing backwards and forwards communications.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Labour has been quick to condemn this incident, and accused the Government of being 'deceitful' and 'corrupt'.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the investigation into senior official's OIA comments

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An 11-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck in Sydney's northwest, and police have launched an investigation into the incident.

The victim remains in a critical condition, and authorities believe there's a link to organised crime after three suspects were arrested. 

Australian correspondent Sam Emery says the weapon in this case hasn't been located, and additional investigations are ongoing.

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An 11-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck in Sydney's northwest, and police have launched an investigation into the incident.
The victim remains in a critical condition, and authorities believe there's a link to organised crime after three suspects were arrested.&nbsp;
Australian correspondent Sam Emery says the weapon in this case hasn't been located, and additional investigations are ongoing.
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Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on the police investigations after 11-year-old shot in Sydney

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Labour beating out Reform in new poll ahead of Clacton by-election

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