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The Guardian Politics22 Jun 2026

Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans

Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate action Keir Starmer has faced a problem no Labour government has needed to deal with before. His energy and climate policies – core to solving the cost of living crisis – have come under attack from opposition parties, which have made dismantling the agenda one of their top priorities, second only to immigration, in their pitch to voters. This is new in British politics, where a cross-party con

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The Guardian Politics22 Jun 2026

From migration to Mandelson: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures in No 10

Where did it go wrong for the outgoing prime minister? And how much – if at all – did it threaten to go right? Keir Starmer pitched himself as a leader for “stability and moderation” who would rebuild Britain, after Labour’s landslide victory in the 2024 general election. But after two years which have seen unforced errors, economic headwinds, scandals and, most recently, a disastrous set of devolved, mayoral and local election results the UK is set to have its sixth prime minister in seven year

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Express Politics21 Jun 2026

Labour embarrassment as asylum backlog predicted to take 44,000 years to clear

The backlog calculation excludes a further 87,000 appeals lodged by April to overturn failed claims - a 70 % rise on the previous year.

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The Guardian Politics21 Jun 2026

Burnham ally to unveil ambitious plan to reverse decades of privatisation

Exclusive: Productive State policy paper envisages state regaining control of basics to make life affordable, in fleshing out of Manchesterism Andy Burnham’s government should reverse 40 years of privatisation with a long-term plan to take over failing utilities in administration, issuing “bonds for shares” and setting up state competitors, according to a new blueprint for “Manchesterism”. The policy paper – The Productive State – is released on Monday as Burnham arrives in Westminster to be swo

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Express Politics21 Jun 2026

Donald Trump insists Keir Starmer 'will resign'

The US President said the Prime Minister has failed on immigration and energy

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Express Politics21 Jun 2026

Brexit Britain has seen 'unmitigated failure' on immigration in major Labour blow

The UK gained new power to take back control of borders but has 'wilfully failed to use it'

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Express Politics20 Jun 2026

Fury in UK town as government accused of not providing correct asylum seeker data

A Police and Crime Commissioner has alleged that the Home Office is not providing accurate information

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Express Politics20 Jun 2026

Fury at plan to move asylum seekers into UK village - 21 properties

The announcement has prompted a backlash from some villagers, who say they have not been properly consulted

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Express Politics20 Jun 2026

Labour accused of hiding true cost of 'failure' to secure Britain's borders

A council is braced for a £3million funding shortfall as Labour faces calls to fully fund the costs which come with housing asylum seekers.

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Express Politics20 Jun 2026

Lee Anderson says Labour has 'killed the Saturday job' and betrayed Britain's youth

The Reform UK chairman is outraged visa licences for foreign workers have been granted to vape shops, barbershops and car washes.

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The Guardian Politics20 Jun 2026

Boats, bankers and borders: five symbols that sum up Brexit a decade on

What do the touchstones of the referendum debate tell us about the complex legacy of Britain leaving the EU? Ten years ago the UK voted 52% to 48% to leave the European Union, triggering a long and tortuous political process. It took until 1 January 2021 for the country to sever its links to the single market and customs union, but the fractures Brexit left in Britain’s body politic, international relations and economy remain. Continue reading...

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Shocking migrant plan revealed by asylum home chief amid 'HMO Britain' warnings

Exclusive: Another 10,000 more asylum seekers are set to be moved into houses, flats and bedsits in London, the southern counties and Wales.

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