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Guido Fawkes2 Apr 2026

Simon Dudley Sacked as Reform’s Housing Spokesman

Nigel Farage has just confirmed Simon Dudley has been sacked as Reform’s housing spokesman: “He is no longer a spokesman for the party. That’s been dealt with… the comments were deeply inappropriate. Richard Tice has dealt with him”. Dudley claimed post-Grenfell regulations had “swung too far the wrong way” and “everyone dies in the end“.…

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The Guardian Politics2 Apr 2026

Reform housing spokesperson sacked after Grenfell ‘everyone dies’ remarks

Simon Dudley sacked after his comments were condemned by prime minister and families of fire victims Reform UK’s housing spokesperoson has been sacked his role after he described the Grenfell Tower fire as a “tragedy” but said that “everyone dies in the end”. Keir Starmer had called on Nigel Farage to sack Simon Dudley, a former head of Homes England, after his comments, which were condemned by Grenfell families and others. Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes2 Apr 2026

Labour Minister: No Action on Fuel Because ‘Our Situation Is Different’

Employment Rights minister Kate Dearden has said the government is not taking steps on fuel because “our situation is different” to other countries. Correct – there is no money… On Sky News Dearden was pressed on measures taken by other countries – Australia and others have halved fuel duty and suggested people use less of…

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The Guardian Politics2 Apr 2026

Reform UK urged to sack housing spokesperson over ‘disgraceful’ Grenfell Tower comment – UK politics live

Labour says it is ‘untenable’ for Simon Dudley to continue in his role after he said that Grenfell was tragic ‘but everyone dies in the end’ Good morning. One of the big policy decisions for all parties ahead of the next election is whether or not to keep the pensions triple lock. Most mainstream economists and welfare experts think it is overly generous (pensioners used to be significantly poorer than working-age people, but that is no longer the case), and ultimately unaffordable. But it is po

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The Guardian Politics2 Apr 2026

Reform’s Simon Dudley urged to apologise to Grenfell families after saying ‘everyone dies’

Party’s housing spokesperson made comments while criticising safety regulations brought in after 2017 tragedy Campaigners for Grenfell families have called on Reform UK and its housing spokesperson to apologise after he said the tower fire was a “tragedy” but that “everyone dies in the end”. Simon Dudley, a former head of Homes England, had announced in February that he was joining Reform, as Nigel Farage said he was planning to bring more “experts” onboard to advise the party. Continue reading

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Sky News Politics2 Apr 2026

Reform UK housing chief's Grenfell comments 'deeply dehumanising'

Survivors and families of the Grenfell fire have called a leading Reform spokesman's comments about the tragedy "not just insensitive, it is deeply dehumanising".

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Conservative Home2 Apr 2026

Aled Richards-Jones: Four years, 41 broken pledges – Wandsworth Labour’s record in office

Our manifesto won’t make promises we can’t keep, but will set out a credible plan – for fixing the finances, getting the basics like bin collection back on track, putting more police officers on Wandsworth’s streets, giving more renters the chance to own, and more.   The post Aled Richards-Jones: Four years, 41 broken pledges – Wandsworth Labour’s record in office appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home1 Apr 2026

Jamie Tunsley: The Lib Dem nuclear plans are M.A.D.

Diverting the current course would be a costly exercise that would not provide a significant improvement in security and bring into question the future of the ‘special relationship’. The post Jamie Tunsley: The Lib Dem nuclear plans are M.A.D. appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes1 Apr 2026

Regulated Media Organisations Instructed Not to Approach Zack Polanski’s Family

Pinging around dead tree press newsrooms since the start of the week: “IPSO has today been contacted by a representative acting on behalf of the immediate family of Zack Polanski. Mr Polanski’s mother, father, brother, and sister ask that the press do not attend their homes and do not approach them by phone or email,…

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Guido Fawkes1 Apr 2026

Reeves: “Too Early” to Say Who Will Get Government Support

Reeves has teed up the day by distributing what information currently exists on the government’s financial support plans to the BBC. In a pre-recorded interview she said… It’s “too early” to say who will get additional help. Demand for energy is low in the summer but will rise in autumn. Buying herself time… Support should…

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BBC Politics31 Mar 2026

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

Weekly food waste collections are required for all English homes as new legislation takes effect.

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Conservative Home31 Mar 2026

Fleur Butler: The case for women in power is not fairness – it’s competence

Women bring different instincts to group decision-making. They are less inclined towards automatic loyalty and more likely to interrogate assumptions before committing to a course of action.  The post Fleur Butler: The case for women in power is not fairness – it’s competence appeared first on Conservative Home.

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