Your morning Briefing: MPs reject Boris’ demand for early election

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Hello readers. MPs have voted to reject Boris Johnson’s demand for an early election, and it’s runs at first sight for Marnus and Steve.

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MPs reject Boris’ demand for early election

Boris Johnson’s demand for an early election has failed to reach the required number of votes to call a poll as all the PM’s men sweep out Remainers. Greg Sheridan believes Boris is the right leader for Britain at this fantastically conflicted time.

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Australia's Steve Smith, right, congratulates teammate Marnus Labuschagne for scoring fifty runs during day one of the fourth Ashes Test cricket match between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

It’s runs at first sight

Marnus, meet Steven. Steven, this is Marnus. Hey, I know you guys have never met, but I really think you’ll get on. You’ve got a lot in common, writes Gideon Haigh. Catch up on how day one of the Fourth Test in the Ashes unfolded.

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Media Watch has a big problem covering the Peter Ridd case.

The ABC’s problem with climate science

Media Watch’s take on Peter Ridd is typical of the public broadcaster’s climate alarmism.

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AFP raids target envoy’s husband

The home of a federal official and husband of Australia’s ambassador to Iraq was searched by the AFP.

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Tim Worner , PM Malcolm Turnbull, Hugh Marks attending 60 years of Australian Commercial Free-To-Air Television celebration event at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture Kym SmithPicture Kym Smith

Nine’s Lib fundraiser not the first

Margin Call reveals that Nine’s Lib fundraiser was not its first, as Nine staff go feral over the latest shindig and Hugh Marks admits the $10,000 a head bash was a ‘mistake’.

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Kudelka’s view

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