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The Guardian Politics5 Mar 2026

The Guardian view on rising youth unemployment: regional leaders as well as ministers must take action | Editorial

Worsening health is only part of the reason for the concerning rise in young people who are neither studying nor working Launching a review into unemployment and economic inactivity among young people in December, the former health secretary Alan Milburn described the situation as a “national outrage”, and suggested that a “coalition of the concerned” would be needed to turn things around for the 16- to 24-year-olds known as Neets (not in education, employment or training). The latest figures, s

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The Guardian Politics5 Mar 2026

What are Shabana Mahmood’s changes to the asylum system?

Some of the home secretary’s major overhauls are already in place such as the 30-month review for refugee protections Shabana Mahmood announced a series of changes to the rules governing both regular and irregular migration on Thursday as the government tries to restore control over what it says is a broken system. Some of the changes have already been put in place, some are being consulted on and some may never come to pass. But what exactly is the government planning? Continue reading...

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BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

What did Keir Starmer say about the Iran conflict?

The conflict in the Middle East could continue "for some time”, the UK prime minister has warned.

Defence
BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

What did Keir Starmer say about the Iran conflict?

The conflict in the Middle East could continue "for some time”, the UK prime minister has warned.

Defence
The Guardian Politics5 Mar 2026

Sirens over RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus are stark reminder of its proximity to war

UK defence minister visits base on high alert after drone strike as civilian personnel, families and villagers seek safety Middle East crisis – live updates The siren that warned a ballistic missile launched from Iran might be heading towards RAF Akrotiri sounded just as the defence secretary, John Healey, had sat down in a secure room on the base, preparing for the day’s Cobra meeting with the prime minister and cabinet. It was the second time the alert had been sounded that day, a sound that

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Express Politics5 Mar 2026

Meet the most dangerous woman in Britain – if your name is Nigel Farage

Nigel Farage is a happy man right now. Reform UK is topping the polls and preparing for government.

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BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

MP's husband and two political advisers bailed after arrests over alleged China spying

One of those arrested is the husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid.

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The Guardian Politics5 Mar 2026

‘Best way forward’ for Iran would be negotiated settlement, says Starmer

PM defends decision not to join initial strikes by US and Israel and says UK is doing ‘everything we can’ to de-escalate situation UK politics live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer has said the Iran conflict engulfing the Middle East could continue “for some time” as he urged Donald Trump that the “best way forward” longer term was a negotiated settlement with Tehran. The prime minister said the UK was doing “everything we can” to de-escalate the situation, a cl

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Guido Fawkes5 Mar 2026

Downing Street Denies Receiving Glasman’s Report ‘Warning Against Mandelson Appointment’

Downing Street has denied having received a written report from Blue Labour’s Lord Glasman warning against Mandelson’s appointment. Back in September as the Mandelson scandal was kicking off, Politics Home reported: “It is understood that after visiting the US and meeting people around Trump who raised concerns about Mandelson’s appointment, Glasman sent a memo to…

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Express Politics5 Mar 2026

Leaked WhatsApp messages show furious Labour civil war erupt over migrant plans

The messages show Labour MPs seemingly expressing their opposition to the Government's policies.

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Express Politics5 Mar 2026

Polanski 'laughed' at fury over Churchill vandalism - then voted AGAINST condemning it

Zack Polanski laughed as Assembly members condemned Churchill's statue vandalism - then voted against the motion, the Daily Express can reveal.

Express Politics5 Mar 2026

Zack Polanski 'laughed' at Churchill vandalism fury – then voted AGAINST condemning it

Green leader voted against London Assembly motion after the iconic monument was shamefully defaced

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