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Conservative Home24 Feb 2026

Mitchell Foyle-York: Jenrick is the internet’s latest right-wing casualty

Robert Jenrick – as well as his team – appear to have been trapped inside an internet echo chamber, and it is clearly having some very damaging effects on his popularity and prospects. The post Mitchell Foyle-York: Jenrick is the internet’s latest right-wing casualty appeared first on Conservative Home.

Guido Fawkes24 Feb 2026

WATCH: Who Will Win in Gorton and Denton? Starmer Faces Ultimate Test in CRUNCH By-Election

Guido’s Adam Cherry headed up to Gorton and Denton ahead of this Thursday’s by-election. What do voters really think? Watch on YouTube to find out… Click here to subscribe to Guido on YouTube and get all our latest videos sent directly to your inbox. Get tomorrow’s news, today…

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Conservative Home24 Feb 2026

Lord Ashcroft: My latest focus groups “It wasn’t the original plan, was it, to be a load of failed Tories”

The groups talked about Reform’s new shadow cabinet, local elections, social media, the fallout from the Mandelson saga, prospects for the Tories and what constitutes Peak Starmer? The post Lord Ashcroft: My latest focus groups “It wasn’t the original plan, was it, to be a load of failed Tories” appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics24 Feb 2026

Phillipson defends student loan change and says average repayments will rise by £8 a month

Some graduates in England say "punishing" student loan repayments have led them to cut their hours at work.

BBC Politics24 Feb 2026

Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers

Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office.

Conservative Home24 Feb 2026

Matthew Jeffery: A tribute to Simon Richards

The passing of Simon Richards, former Chief Executive of The Freedom Association and Chairman of Better Off Out, marks the loss of a man whose life was guided by principle, kindness and an enduring belief in freedom. The post Matthew Jeffery: A tribute to Simon Richards appeared first on Conservative Home.

BBC Politics24 Feb 2026

Who is Peter Mandelson?

A key Labour figure for decades, Lord Mandelson faces renewed scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Conservative Home24 Feb 2026

Brandon To: The Hong Kong litmus test for Conservative immigration policy

If we have the confidence to say that some migration strengthens Britain, and to defend that position, we reclaim the intellectual ground. Hong Kongers are not asking for special treatment but consistency with the principles Conservatives claim to uphold. The post Brandon To: The Hong Kong litmus test for Conservative immigration policy appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics24 Feb 2026

Labour MP Dawn Butler asks BBC for explanation over racial slur during Baftas broadcast

MP asks why racial slur was not removed from the Bafta Film Awards show when it was on a two-hour delay.

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BBC Politics24 Feb 2026

Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

The Metropolitan Police says a 72-year-old man has been released on bail pending further investigation.

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Sky News Politics24 Feb 2026

Mandelson's 'vile' Epstein emails make me 'angry', Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said Lord Mandelson's emails to Jeffrey Epstein were vile and make her angry.

Conservative Home24 Feb 2026

Newslinks for Tuesday 24th of February 2026

Mandelson released after arrest over suspicion of sharing information with Epstein | Embattled Starmer goes to Gorton and Denton for last minute by-election push | 'Let me explain!' Badenoch tells Lewis, who later apologises for ‘talking over her’ in fiery clash over student loans | UK unemployment to ‘rise above pandemic high within months’ The post Newslinks for Tuesday 24th of February 2026 appeared first on Conservative Home.

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