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Express Politics7 May 2026

Do this one thing to allow police to monitor more child abusers, prosecutors told

Sentencing Minister Jake Richards, in an interview with the Daily Express, praised heroic Tony Hudgell's campaign for greater protections for children.

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Guido Fawkes7 May 2026

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Trying to Sell Morgan McSweeney’s Phone

The Met has arrested a man in Peckham on suspicion of trying to sell Morgan McSweeney’s phone. Which has not been recovered… A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: “Officers investigating the theft of a mobile phone in Belgrave Road, Pimlico on 20th October 2025 have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of handling stolen…

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Express Politics7 May 2026

Fury as Starmer to hand anti-Brexiteer David Gauke a knighthood in 'total stitch-up'

Kemi Badenoch said to be livid after arch-Remainer set to be given gong after controversial sentencing review

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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

‘Trauma trackers’ to monitor toll of job on police officers in England and Wales

Ministers to mandate use of tools that record individuals’ cumulative exposure to harrowing incidents Policing in England and Wales faces a reckoning over the levels of trauma experienced by officers and staff as “trauma tracker” tools are to be mandated by ministers to ensure the psychological toll caused by exposure to death, abuse and neglect is recorded. A Home Office white paper published in January outlined a legislative push to make trauma monitoring systems mandatory across all 43 forces

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Guido Fawkes7 May 2026

Labour Nominates David Gauke for Knighthood

The FT reports that former Tory Justice Secretary David Gauke has been proposed for a knighthood in the King’s annual birthday honours list: “Conservatives proposed for knighthoods include David Gauke and Greg Hands. Gauke, a former justice secretary who chaired the Labour government’s independent review of sentencing, declined to comment.” For the avoidance of doubt…

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Sadiq Khan slammed by Reform for putting 'foreign nationals ahead of Londoners'

Reform UK has blasted Sadiq Khan over rampant crime, soaring house prices and 'a city that puts foreign nationals ahead of Londoners' before polls.

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Guido Fawkes6 May 2026

Polanski Retweets Post by Former Labour Councillor Who Called to ‘Blow Up’ Jewish Conference

Zack Polanski has been busy retweeting messages of support for his latest Green Party video. Unfortunately the fact his most vocal supporters are concerning cranks has cropped up again… Polanski retweeted a supportive message from Harriet Bradley, a former Labour councillor and Bristol University lecturer who in 2023 was the subject of a police investigation…

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Guido Fawkes6 May 2026

YOUGOV: Polanski the Most Unpopular He Has Been Since Becoming Green Leader

According to YouGOV, 39% of Brits had an unfavourable view of Zack P0lanski prior to his Golders Green criticism. It has now risen to 47%. An increase of eight points.  It turns out retweeting idiotic attacks on heroic police officers isn’t popular with the public. Future political leaders should take note of this entirely unexpected…

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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

Proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks in UK could face 14 years in prison

Plans to be included in king’s speech will allow tougher action against proxies for foreign powers such as Iran UK politics live – latest updates Offenders who commit antisemitic attacks backed by foreign powers such as Iran will face 14 years in prison under legislation to be included in the king’s speech next week. Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, will be given the power under the National Security Act to designate proxy groups, such as those thought to be behind the recent attacks on th

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Zack Polanski humiliated in brutal grilling by BBC's Nick Robinson

The Green Party leader faced questions on his criticism of police, his false claim to be a Red Cross spokesman and his plan to legalise drugs.

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Zack Polanski's popularity slumps after Golders Green Police row

New poll shows the Green Party leader's ratings have dropped in the last week.

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BBC Politics5 May 2026

Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks

The director of public prosecutions has told prosecutors in England and Wales to bring charges more quickly.

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