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The Guardian Politics16 Mar 2026

Starmer speech leaves Reform UK and the Tories playing catch-up | John Crace

The PM’s decision not to sign up the UK to the Middle East conflict reflects the public mood better than Badenoch and Farage’s former gung-ho support It was a message that could just as easily have been given via a ministerial statement in the Commons. But Keir Starmer needs every break he can get at the moment and he wasn’t going to pass up the chance to look like a world leader at a press conference in Downing Street. The advantages were obvious. No need to have to listen to Kemi Badenoch dron

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The Guardian Politics16 Mar 2026

Trump’s war is bringing economic calamity to the UK – and another shock to our politics | Gaby Hinsliff

Hard choices lie ahead for Downing Street if higher fuel prices spark resentment and trigger a renewed cost of living crisis Seventy years ago this winter, the streets of Britain fell eerily quiet. After one last panic buying spree, many garages shut, and traffic even in the heart of London dwindled away. The formal introduction of petrol rationing had begun, limiting drivers to 200 miles’ worth a month – with exceptions for farmers, doctors and vicars – after the Suez crisis blocked fuel suppli

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BBC Politics16 Mar 2026

Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs

More than 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass the legislation would undermine trust in politics.

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Guido Fawkes16 Mar 2026

Right Wing Broadcast Shakeup Continues as Media Realignment Explodes

The YouTube revolution is finally catching up with right-of-centre mainstream British political broadcasters (the left have been there for years). It’s not great news for incumbents with big wage bills… Former TalkTV presenter Mike Graham is doing good numbers after launching his own independent show on YouTube. This week Graham announced that he was unveiling…

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The Guardian Politics16 Mar 2026

Labour MPs have no reason to oppose new welfare reforms, says minister

Pat McFadden unveils £1bn youth employment scheme and appeals for support from backbench MPs who rebelled over welfare last year Labour MPs have no reason to oppose a fresh government attempt to overhaul the welfare system, the work and pensions secretary has said as he unveiled a £1bn youth employment scheme. The announcement by Pat McFadden – who said the public wanted the system to promote work and “value for money” – is seen as a prelude to a renewed bid to reform the welfare system after

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Conservative Home16 Mar 2026

Xander West: The Conservative Party must revive the CPC

The CPC was such a vital asset in policy formation and election campaigns alike, for its educational mission essentially advanced conservatism and strong, articulate conservatives within the Conservative Party. The post Xander West: The Conservative Party must revive the CPC appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Sky News Politics16 Mar 2026

Starmer denies misleading MPs over Mandelson vetting process

Sir Keir Starmer has denied misleading the House of Commons over Peter Mandelson's vetting process to become US ambassador.

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The Guardian Politics16 Mar 2026

UK will not be drawn into wider war in Middle East, says Keir Starmer

PM’s comments come as he announces support for households reliant on heating oil amid surging costs UK politics live – latest updates The UK will not be drawn into the wider war in the Middle East, Keir Starmer has said, as he announced that households reliant on heating oil to warm their homes would receive £53m of government support to help with their bills. After costs surged following the outbreak of the Iran conflict, lower-income households will get targeted support, while heating oil su

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Sky News Politics16 Mar 2026

Scottish parliament to vote on assisted dying bill

MSPs will vote later today on whether to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in Scotland.

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Guido Fawkes16 Mar 2026

LIVE: Starmer Hosts Downing Street Press Conference

Expect ‘targeted’ support to the tune of £50 million for households relying on heating oil. And plenty of waffle about supposedly decisive leadership on the Middle East…

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The Guardian Politics16 Mar 2026

Minister plays down Trump’s Nato threat, arguing US alliance strong enough to ‘outlast’ current issues – UK politics live

Pat McFadden says Trump running a ‘transactional presidency’ and that ‘our job is to navigate this’ Good morning. Keir Starmer is holding a press conference in Downing Street this morning. As Kiran Stacey reports, the PM’s main intention will be to announce support for people most hit by rising energy prices, particularly householders reliant on heating oil. The measures are expected to be worth tens of millions of pounds. But, inevitably, most of the focus likely to be on how Starmer responds t

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Express Politics16 Mar 2026

Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer to give major update at Downing Street press conference

Follow our live blog for the latest political updates.

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