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BBC Politics6 Mar 2026

Labour whip restored to farm tax plan rebel MP

Markus Campbell-Savours says he is relieved after rebelling against the government's farm tax plan.

Economy
The Guardian Politics6 Mar 2026

Crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne ‘no longer’ interested in Reform-Tory election pact

Donor who has given £12m to Reform UK had previously wanted Nigel Farage to keep open mind about deal with Conservatives Christopher Harborne, the ultra-wealthy political donor who has given £12m to Reform UK, has told the Guardian he is “no longer” interested in a Reform-Conservative pact before the next general election. A possible collaboration between Reform UK and the Conservative party had been an important aspect of discussions about donations between Harborne and senior figures including

PoliticsReform
Conservative Home6 Mar 2026

Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests

The Conservatives gained a seat from an independent in Sevenoaks. Reform UK lost a seat to Labour in Durham but gained a seat from Labour in Tamworth and a seat from an independent in Braintree. The post Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests appeared first on Conservative Home.

PoliticsReform
Express Politics6 Mar 2026

POLL: Is Shabana Mahmood right to deport asylum seeker children?

Shabana Mahmood said families who have failed their claims have long known that removals were rarely enforced.

ImmigrationRemigration
Guido Fawkes6 Mar 2026

BBC’s Outgoing Director-General Tim Davie “Profoundly Regrets” BAFTA Racial Slur Incident

Tim Davie today, writing to the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee Chairman Caroline Dinenage: “I’d like to make clear: although the racial slur was symptomatic of a disability and an involuntary tic, it should never have been broadcast. It was a genuine mistake, and we take full responsibility for our error.” On why the…

Express Politics6 Mar 2026

RAF jets could strike Iran missile sites as David Lammy issues huge update

Labour desperately scrambles to show UK's strength after Keir Starmer ripped apart for response to Middle East crisis

Defence
Guido Fawkes6 Mar 2026

Police Search House of Ex-Tom Watson Aide in China Spy Investigation

A former staffer to ex-Labour Deputy Leader Tom Watson has had his property searched by police in connection to an ongoing investigation into Chinese espionage. Police doing a lot in quick succession… James Robinson was director of communications for Watson from 2015 to 2018, after which he founded a PR agency. He is also married…

HousingCrime
BBC Politics6 Mar 2026

Badenoch presses Starmer to strike Iranian missile sites

RAF jets have been shooting down missiles fired by Iran, but are not taking part in strikes on its sites.

Defence
Conservative Home6 Mar 2026

Stewart Jackson: Falconer’s quest to move the Assisted Dying Bill through the Lords begs questions of his wider judgement

Trust in public life is not an entitlement. It is earned. As the New Labour project fades into history, the first step toward restoring confidence would be to completely withdraw the Assisted Dying Bill. The post Stewart Jackson: Falconer’s quest to move the Assisted Dying Bill through the Lords begs questions of his wider judgement appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics6 Mar 2026

Holiday hotspot loved by Brits named 'one of safest spaces in Spain if WW3 erupts'

As the Middle East descends into chaos holiday-loving Brits will be pleased to learn that a sun-kissed hotspot could be one of the safer places to take refuge

BBC Politics6 Mar 2026

Mandelson's bail conditions lifted after misconduct in public office arrest

Lord Peter Mandelson has had his passport returned by police, his lawyers say.

Crime
Guido Fawkes6 Mar 2026

REVEALED: New Employment Rights Bill Enforcer’s Woke Credentials

The Fair Work Agency’s new and first CEO has woke credentials up to the eyeballs. Oh boy… The FWA is replacing the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and will run enforcement for the Employment Rights Bill. Including all the gender, pay, union, and other requirements… Lisa Pinney, Environment Agency longtimer and the FWA’s new CEO,…

Environment