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BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

Health, education, tax and more - Has the SNP delivered on its promises at Holyrood?

As parties draw up their election manifestos, has the SNP ticked off the goals it set out in 2021?

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The Guardian Politics26 Mar 2026

‘Give the guy a chance’: Wes Streeting says he does not want Starmer ousted

Exclusive: health secretary says he does not think PM will face challenge after May elections, as public doesn’t want ‘chaos’ Wes Streeting has said he does not want Keir Starmer to be challenged as Labour leader after the May elections as it would undermine the party’s election promise to voters to avoid more chaos. The health secretary, who is widely regarded as a prospective candidate in any contest, urged voters to “give the guy a chance” as he said that none of his colleagues would attempt

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BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

How will the UK respond to US court ruling on social media?

Attention is now on the UK government on what it will do to get teenagers off social media, the BBC's political editor.

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BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court ruling on social media?

Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.

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The Guardian Politics26 Mar 2026

House of Lords push for Australian-style social media ban for under-16s

Peers, in vote of 266 to 141, reject Keir Starmer’s proposals for public consultation to decide if social media ban should be introduced in UK The House of Lords has backed an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s. Peers, in a vote of 266 to 141, rejected Keir Starmer’s proposals for a public consultation to decide whether a ban should be introduced. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points

Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.

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Express Politics25 Mar 2026

Tranche of McSweeney-Mandelson messages 'not lost' despite phone theft - reports

Downing Street hasdeclined to say whether Morgan McSweeney followed Government guidance on handling messages.

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Sky News Politics25 Mar 2026

Starmer warns Travelodge boss after hotel sex attack

Sir Keir Starmer has personally written to Travelodge's CEO and warned she must "seriously engage with MPs" over concerns about women's safety.

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The Guardian Politics25 Mar 2026

Labour’s donations crackdown is a blow to Reform UK – and a highly political move

Reform’s ability to fundraise is hobbled in a move that draws attention to donations from an overseas billionaire Reform UK are no doubt the biggest losers from the government’s emergency measures to overhaul political donations. Labour MPs are absolutely delighted that No 10 is at last bringing in changes that will hobble Reform’s ability to raise money from its Thailand-based mega-donor, Christopher Harborne, at the same time as making the electoral system fairer in the eyes of the public. Co

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The Guardian Politics25 Mar 2026

Fifteen new councils to be created in south and east of England

New unitary councils will replace 43 counties and districts under latest round of local government overhaul Fifteen new councils will be created in the south and east of England under the latest round of a major local government overhaul, aimed at boosting economic growth and accelerating mass housebuilding plans. The new unitary councils will replace 43 counties and districts across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hampshire, with hundreds of councillors’ roles axed. A decision on future arrangement

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Guido Fawkes25 Mar 2026

Simon’s Sketch: Bombastic-Fantastic, the PM’s Resurrection Is Horrible To Behold

The PM’s increasingly unbearable Commons performances are going down remarkably well among his backbenches. Today, they joined him in a congregational chorus of Wrong! Wrong! Wrong! when encouraged to hate the leader of the Opposition (how unBritish these public prayer meetings are). Starmer’s turnaround is extraordinary. Tory Peter Fortune noted that as parliament was heading…

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Express Politics25 Mar 2026

Channel migrant boat gang snared in huge blow to people smugglers

The Syrian nationals were arrested in Germany after selling boats, pumps, engines and inner tubes - used as lifejackets - to crime gangs.

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