BBC Politics3 Mar 2026
Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble as crucial shipping lane threatened
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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PoliticsReformRestore26/02/2026
Exclusive Interview: "Rising Star" Switches to Restore Britain — "I Want a Political Home That Respects Me"
Kieran Mishchuk, 19, who won his seat for Reform UK aged 18, tells Restore News why he made the switch and why he hasn't looked back.
ReformRestoreRupert Lowe25/02/2026
Troubling Evidence Of Corruption
The attacks continue as Restore Britain's popularity is causing panic at Reform
RestoreRemigration24/02/2026
Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang
Prominent remigration activist Young Bob was assaulted and robbed in Whitechapel on Tuesday evening by a gang of muslims gathered for a debate outside a mosque.
PoliticsReformRestore23/02/2026
The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future
Ben Habib's proposed merger with Restore Britain collapses after Rupert Lowe refuses to hand over the keys. The reaction from Advance UK's inner circle reveals more about their motivations than they intended.
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The Guardian Politics3 Mar 2026
Labour to scrap government power over elections watchdog amid fears of abuse
MPs and campaigners had warned law imposed by Tories could be used by future leaders to ‘undermine democracy’ UK politics live – latest updates Ministers are to repeal powers imposed by the Conservatives that allowed them control over the elections watchdog, after warnings they could be abused by a future government with authoritarian ambitions. Steve Reed, who as communities secretary is overseeing a new elections bill, announced the move to MPs, saying he would “repeal in full the power for
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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026
Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran
European nations say they want to work better together but are finding it hard to do so
Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026
Britain to Finally Send Warship to Defend Cyprus Bases
After Greece and the French decided to send a total of three frigates to defend Cyprus, whose only substantial assets are two British bases, the UK will now finally move. Sacre bleu… The Times reports that John Healey had a meeting this morning to discuss whether to send the destroyer HMS Duncan, one of the…
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Conservative Home3 Mar 2026
Andrew Gilligan: Northern Powerhouse Rail won’t help the North, or power better transport. The Tories have got this wrong
Maybe we’re worried that opposing NPR would look anti-North. But though it's understandably beloved of the profit-scenting construction lobby, and the Labour mayors it has captured – it is in fact a huge obstacle to giving the North the better transport it badly needs. The post Andrew Gilligan: Northern Powerhouse Rail won’t help the North, or power better transport. The Tories have got this wrong appeared first on Conservative Home.
The Guardian Politics3 Mar 2026
‘Boobgate’ tells us nothing about Zack Polanski | Zoe Williams
The anti-Green media were overjoyed when they happened upon this story from the party leader’s former career as a hypnotherapist. In fact, they’re the ones who have been bamboozled We need to talk about boob hypnosis. Did you know that hypnosis can help you make healthier dietary choices, and with the right balance of protein, fibre and positive visualisation, you can become considerably more stacked? Just kidding – I don’t think this actually works and I don’t care what cup size you are. I refe
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Express Politics3 Mar 2026
Keir Starmer humiliated as Macron rushes in French warships to defend British bases
France is sending its own armed forces to defend UK-owned military bases, raising questions about Britain's ability to defend itself
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Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026
FT Wrongly Calls Chagos Islands ‘Dependencies of Mauritius’ and Blames Brexit for Starmer’s Deal
It was a bonanza for financially-minded Chagos-followers on Saturday as the FT dedicated a long-read to the topic in its weekend edition. The only problem: the piece was riddled with errors… The article described “the Chagos Islands, once neglected dependencies of Mauritius”. No, the Chagos Islands have never been under the sovereignty of an independent…
Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026
Jenrick: Labour Will Make Pact With Greens at Next Election
Predictions for the next election are beginning to appear. It’s that time of the cycle… Reform’s Robert Jenrick predicts a Labour-Green pact off the back of this morning’s devastating poll. Speaking to Sky News: “I do think that British politics is shaping up to be a choice at the next general election between Nigel Farage…
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Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026
France Dispatches Navy to Defend Cyprus While UK Stays Away
France is now defending Cyprus instead of Britain. This is what it’s come to… The French government is sending anti-missile and anti-drone assets – along with a frigate – to Cyprus after drones attacked the RAF base at Akrotiri, according to the Cyprus News Agency. Greece has dispatched two frigates and two jets… Meanwhile, Starmer’s…
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Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026
Trump Escalates War of Words with ‘Not Helpful’ Starmer
Donald Trump has attacked Keir Starmer again, this time in The Sun: “[Starmer] has not been helpful. I never thought I’d see that. I never thought I’d see that from the UK. We love the UK…. It’s a different world, actually. It’s just a much different kind of relationship that we’ve had with your country…
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Express Politics3 Mar 2026
Nightmare for Keir Starmer as Greens overtake Labour in bombshell poll
New polling puts the Green Party ahead of Labour in a fresh blow to the PM.
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