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Sky News Politics10 Mar 2026

MPs vote down social media ban for under-16s

MPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media.

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BBC Politics10 Mar 2026

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan

Lawyers including top barristers and retired judges urge the government to drop a plan to abolish some jury trials.

BBC Politics10 Mar 2026

First V-level subjects announced with aim to 'prepare for future jobs'

Ministers say "bold reforms" for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work.

Education
BBC Politics10 Mar 2026

First V-level subjects announced with aim to 'prepare for future jobs'

Ministers say "bold reforms" for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work.

Education
BBC Politics9 Mar 2026

MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers

The House of Lords had backed a move to ban under-16s in the UK from social media platforms in January.

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BBC Politics9 Mar 2026

Anti-Muslim hatred definition safeguards free speech, says Reed

Concerns have been raised that an "anti-Muslim hostility" definition could create a "chilling effect".

Conservative Home9 Mar 2026

Mel Stride: Axe the Fuel Tax

The Shadow Chancellor attacks Labour plans to raise fuel taxes by 5p per litre the first such rise since 2011 The post Mel Stride: Axe the Fuel Tax appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics9 Mar 2026

Keir Starmer faces nightmare local election defeat in own backyard

Polling expert highlighted potential peril for the Prime Minister over his local council

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Sky News Politics9 Mar 2026

New definition of anti-Muslim hate announced by government

The government has announced a new definition of anti-Muslim hate that includes violence, harassment and prejudicial stereotyping - as it insisted the move will not curtail free speech.

Conservative Home9 Mar 2026

Aphra Brandreth: Why the Commonwealth matters in a changing world

Working alongside Commonwealth partners to expand opportunity, strengthen connections and address shared challenges, Britain can help ensure that this remarkable network remains a force for stability, cooperation and prosperity in an increasingly uncertain world. The post Aphra Brandreth: Why the Commonwealth matters in a changing world appeared first on Conservative Home.

The Guardian Politics9 Mar 2026

Definition of anti-Muslim hate will not harm free speech, says Steve Reed

Communities secretary tells MPs that government has to act against record levels of hate crimes A new definition of anti-Muslim hate will not restrict freedom of speech, the communities secretary has pledged, as he said that “clear expectations” will still be set for new arrivals and existing communities in Britain to learn English. MPs were told by Steve Reed that the government had a duty to act against record levels of hate crime against Muslims, but that “you can’t tackle a problem if you ca

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Sky News Politics9 Mar 2026

Rethink plans for jury trials, thousands of lawyers tell Starmer

More than 3,200 lawyers have written to the prime minister urging him to "rethink" plans to restrict jury trials for all but the most serious cases.