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Sky News Politics25 Apr 2026

'When, not if' - Labour's uncertainty over Starmer's future

On Friday, Keir Starmer's circle gathered at his country retreat of Chequers to wargame the coming weeks for a prime minister whose future is on the line.

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Express Politics25 Apr 2026

'Not ready to fight World War III' - Britons admit fear, helplessness in shock results

The depth of fear about Britain's ability to defend the homeland from attack is exposed with Reform UK voters the most concerned

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Express Politics25 Apr 2026

Brexit-hating blob accused of plotting Britain's return to EU with Keir Starmer in crisis

Brexit veterans warn Keir Starmer may be 'on the way out but the blob inside Whitehall are desperate to rejoin' and say the pro-EU push must be resisted

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Express Politics25 Apr 2026

Labour warned huge police change forced through by Home Secretary will make crime WORSE

Massive shake-up of police forces could make cracking down on offending harder, experts fear

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The Guardian Politics25 Apr 2026

Unlucky chancellor? Iran shock hits Reeves just as UK seemed to turn corner

The economy and public finances were on the right path, bond yields were falling, interest rates likely to drop further … then came the US-Israeli attack Donald Trump’s war on Iran is “folly”; shadow chancellor Mel Stride should be “lined up for the sack”; and the Liberal Democrat Daisy Cooper’s plan for managing fuel shortages is “fundamentally economically illiterate”. Rachel Reeves has always relished a political fight, but in recent days she has been swinging at her opponents with what looks

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BBC Politics24 Apr 2026

No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.

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Express Politics24 Apr 2026

'The assisted dying bill was thwarted by a petty few as Mum's planning for Dignitas’

Dame Esther Rantzen's daughter shared an update after the bill ran out of time.

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The Guardian Politics24 Apr 2026

Could Trump withdraw US support for UK sovereignty of Falklands?

Proposal said to be contained in internal Pentagon email is thought to be bid to punish European countries for failing to assist in war in Iran The White House is considering punishing European countries that have failed to assist Donald Trump wage his war in Iran, according to an official within the Pentagon. Keir Starmer, once described as “very nice”, is now routinely said by the US president to be a “coward” and “no Churchill”. It is claimed that Trump could go further and withdraw American

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Guido Fawkes24 Apr 2026

Concerns in FCDO Over Who Mandelson Forwarded Emails to While Serving as Ambassador

Guido hears there are concerns among government officials over what Peter Mandelson was up to while serving in DC. What will the second tranche of Mandelson Files reveal… In the New Statesman an anonymous FCDO official notes: “I fear the worst is yet to come – we’ve not even got to releasing what Mandelson was…

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The Guardian Politics24 Apr 2026

Starmer pledges to bring forward law proscribing Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

Prime minister tells Jewish leaders legislation against malign state actors will go before parliament in July Keir Starmer has promised to proscribe Iran’s Revolutionary Guards by introducing legislation in the next session of parliament in July. On a trip to Kenton united synagogue in north-west London on Thursday, the prime minister said he wanted “to make Britain a country where our Jewish community feels safe”. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics24 Apr 2026

UK position on Falklands will not change, No 10 says after leaked Pentagon memo

Internal email proposes US should reassess support for UK claim to islands because of lack of support for Iran war The UK’s position on the Falklands is resolute and unchanging, Downing Street has insisted, after a leaked Pentagon internal email proposed the US should reassess its support for Britain’s claim to the islands because of a lack of support over Iran. Keir Starmer’s spokesperson did not push back against the likely veracity of the email but insisted that the UK’s defence and security

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Express Politics24 Apr 2026

Starmer fires back at Trump after threat to review Britain's claim to Falkland Islands

Pentagon officials are exploring ways the USs can punish NATO countries for failing to support the Iran war.

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