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The Guardian Politics7 Aug 2026

As a Tory, I say things are looking up. Farage is fading, and the looming threat to No 10 is called Kemi | Simon Hart

My party has seen difficult times – but with a few canny moves the leader is finally cutting through, and there are clear signs of recovery Something is afoot. The bookies can feel it. “Badenoch overtakes Farage as favourite to be next prime minister,” was the word from betting website William Hill this week. Let me tell you what is happening. This is a challenging political time. Even today, there is controversy for Kemi Badenoch to deal with. But as a Conservative it seems to me that in the pa

PoliticsReform
Express Politics7 Aug 2026

Kemi Badenoch announces dramatic restrictions for foreigners in the UK

Kemi Badenoch has announced that a future Conservative government would ban foreigners from social housing.

Housing
BBC Politics6 Aug 2026

Illegal working arrests double in two years, Home Office says

The Home Office says there has been a record number of raids and arrests in the first six months of 2026.

BBC Politics6 Aug 2026

Illegal working arrests double in two years, Home Office says

The Home Office says there has been a record number of raids and arrests in the first six months of 2026.

Sky News Politics6 Aug 2026

'It is British life': No 10 enters 'vertical drinking' row

Downing Street has urged Westminster City Council to "work with" pub landlords amid a row over restricting standing-up drinking in London, insisting "it is British life".

PoliticsHousing
Express Politics6 Aug 2026

Ed Miliband just went to war - and for once he’s on our side!

Shocking news. Ed Miliband is acting tough. And standing up for Britain.

Defence
BBC Politics6 Aug 2026

Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranks

The former first minister's attack on the SNP's 2026 election campaign has led to rebukes from ex-colleagues.

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BBC Politics6 Aug 2026

Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranks

The former first minister's attack on the SNP's 2026 election campaign has led to rebukes from ex-colleagues.

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BBC Politics6 Aug 2026

Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing

They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.

Housing
Express Politics6 Aug 2026

Labour civil war explodes as MP threatens to SUE rival

Karl Turner led internal resistance to reforms by then-justice secretary David Lammy that would have removed the right to jury trial for many offences carrying sentences of under three years.

DefenceReform
Express Politics6 Aug 2026

Britain's top police officer issues warning over prison early release scheme

The Met Police Commissioner raised concerns over the plans

DefenceCrime
The Guardian Politics6 Aug 2026

The Guardian view on mental health: the new secretary of state should make it a priority | Editorial

Parity for people with physical and psychological ailments has been promised for years. New neighbourhood clinics are a step in the right direction The rise in children and young people with mental health problems makes this week’s announcement of a new network of community clinics in England particularly welcome. A&E departments have recorded an increase in difficult-to-manage symptoms including aggression and hallucinations. New specialist walk-in mental health services should take some of the

Healthcare