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Well, that’s one way to pull off an October surprise.

A Salford councillor is defying the city mayor’s call for him to resign following his shock election to another authority 160 miles away. Coun Chris Twells has been a Liberal Democrat representative in the Orsdall ward since his election last year.

A day before the elections all three major national parties have promised the LGBTQI community equality and freedom from discrimination – but not to the same degree. National LGBTQI advocacy organisation Equality Australia on Friday released its scorecard for Labor, Liberal and Greens, ahead of the federal elections on Saturday May 21. “Every person in Australia deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and to work, study and access services without fear of discrimination,” said Anna Brown, CEO of Equality Australia. Image: Equality AustraliaOne of the major issues this year for the community was Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s Religious Discrimination Bill. The Bill was indefinitely shelved after Labor, Independents and five Liberal MPs voted for amendments to protect gay and trans students. Morrison has promised to bring back the unamended Religious Discrimination Bill if his government is re-elected.

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Tasmanians will head to the polls for the state’s Parliament on May 1.

For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletterBolton Council has been slammed for spending more than £850,000 on 20mph zones dubbed a 'waste of money'.A meeting of the local authority heard from Liberal Democrat leader Coun Roger Hayes, who insisted that assurances he had that the limits would be enforced had not happened.He said the zones, which are based in built-up areas with long-term speeding problems, have been ignored by motorists and police.“I believe in the principle of 20mph limits in residential areas. Where properly done they’re proven to save lives and reduce harmful emissions," Coun Hayes told the meeting.“We have spent a lot of money, at least £850,000 and probably nearer £1m.