South Australia Abortion Bill Defeated Amid Controversy

South Australian Liberal MP Michelle Lensink unexpectedly returned to parliament from medical leave to oppose a controversial abortion bill by conservative Liberal MP Ben Hood. Despite her previous opposition to Hood's bill, which would have mandated that certain late-term abortions result in live births, she was the only upper house Liberal MP to object after a key agreement with another MP fell through. Meanwhile, Thuringowa MP Aaron Harper faces an uphill battle to retain his seat amid polling showing strong support for the opposition LNP party. In the UK, over 100 Labour MPs received substantial donations from the think tank Labour Together, raising concerns about the influence of wealthy donors on the party, especially following the recent power shift within its leadership. This has sparked debate over the potential shift towards union support within the Republican Party, with some members publicly aligning themselves with labor movements. However, skepticism remains regarding the GOP's true commitment to labor rights, as evidenced by their legislative actions.