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Express Politics9 Mar 2026

Rachel Reeves is taxing village pubs to death – even a Soviet commissar would blush

OPINION: Rural watering holes are teetering on a cliff-edge because of the Government's relentless assault on the hospitality industry, writes Aaron Newbury

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Conservative Home9 Mar 2026

Alexander Bowen: In terms of Britain and the rest of the world – what is our circus and who are our monkeys?

We need to ask people to acknowledge what was once a basic reality. That the purpose of a state is to serve the interests of its citizens and decisions ought to be taken through that framework. Is an intervention in our national interest? Does it benefit Britain and its people? The post Alexander Bowen: In terms of Britain and the rest of the world – what is our circus and who are our monkeys? appeared first on Conservative Home.

Conservative Home9 Mar 2026

Victoria Atkins: When our food is flagged and labelled ‘made in Britain’ we’ll make sure it really was

One of the frustrations raised frequently is that food which is not genuinely British is often marketed as though it were. At present, the rules around the use of the British flag and descriptions like “Made in Britain” are lax and can mislead consumers. The post Victoria Atkins: When our food is flagged and labelled ‘made in Britain’ we’ll make sure it really was appeared first on Conservative Home.

Express Politics9 Mar 2026

Sadiq Khan stonewalled nine times on rape gangs — now 40,000 are demanding he quits

Sadiq Khan was asked nine times if rape gangs operate in London. Nine times he refused to answer. Now 40,000 people are demanding he quits.

Conservative Home9 Mar 2026

Nick McLean: Merton Council is one of 12 Labour-run councils in London that they are at risk of losing control of

While residents worry about bills, crime, and public services, the Lib Dems are focused on virtue-signalling and box-ticking. The post Nick McLean: Merton Council is one of 12 Labour-run councils in London that they are at risk of losing control of appeared first on Conservative Home.

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The Guardian Politics9 Mar 2026

Labour in ‘deep trouble’ with Black voters, Operation Black Vote chair warns

David Weaver says proposed jury reforms and slow progress on equality risk eroding support in marginal seats Labour is in “deep trouble” with Black voters, a former government adviser has warned, saying the party is at risk of being seen as “accepting the normalisation of racism”. David Weaver, who is the chair of Operation Black Vote (OBV), said the government’s plans to restrict juries would “heighten, normalise and embed” racial disproportionality in the justice system and that Black voters w

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Express Politics9 Mar 2026

Ministers unveil plans to clamp down on extremists in Britain

The charity regulator's powers will be strengthened to close down charities that promote extremism.

Express Politics9 Mar 2026

Mother of murdered teen Brianna Ghey urges MPs to back under 16 social media ban

MPs will vote on a social media ban for the first time.

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Express Politics9 Mar 2026

Children are losing their mental health to smartphones

The UK government recently launched a public consultation on whether to ban social media for under-16s ahead of a government decision on the proposal.

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The Guardian Politics9 Mar 2026

Labour to set up new extremism whistleblowing service for university staff

Minister announces action plan to boost social cohesion that will also give regulator powers to shut down charities The UK government will expand powers to tackle extremism by setting up a new whistleblowing route for university staff and giving the Charity Commission powers to shut down charities, as part of a new action plan to strengthen social cohesion. The plan, announced by the housing, communities and local government secretary, Steve Reed, will invest a further £5m in the Common Ground R

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Express Politics8 Mar 2026

Keir Starmer 'utterly humiliated' Britain with failings in Middle East conflict

Prime Minister scrambles to mend relations with Donald Trump in Sunday crisis call about the Middle East conflict

Conservative Home8 Mar 2026

Badenoch addresses Conservative Spring Conference in Harrogate

The Conservative Leader told her audience "There are a frightening number of people in our politics on the Labour benches in the Greens, and in the Lib Dems, who genuinely think that His Majesty’s government doesn’t need to pay its debts." The post Badenoch addresses Conservative Spring Conference in Harrogate appeared first on Conservative Home.

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