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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026

Reform and Tories report ‘family voting’ allegations to watchdog

Nigel Farage says his party was victim of ‘cheating’ in Gorton and Denton byelection, although Manchester council says no issues were reported Reform UK and the Conservatives have asked the elections watchdog to investigate allegations of corrupt voting in the Gorton and Denton byelection as Nigel Farage claimed there had been “cheating”, despite limited evidence of wrongdoing. The reports to the Electoral Commission come after an election observers group, Democracy Volunteers, said they had wit

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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026

Making a statement, Hannah Spencer’s ‘gross green’ is a political and TikTok winner

Green party’s victorious Gorton and Denton byelection candidate taps into the colour meme of the moment with her chartreuse waistcoat UK politics live – latest updates Of course the Green candidate wore green, though the correct term – the 2026 TikTok one – is “gross green”. Coined by New York magazine, and seen all over the high street as well as on the cover of Caro Claire Burke’s forthcoming satirical novel Yesteryear, it’s actually chartreuse. But where’s the fun in calling it that? And it

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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026

Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal

The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026

Having romped into third place in Gorton and Denton, Labour is celebrating its success with a word salad | Marina Hyde

Got battered at the polls? No problem. Just act like voters want more of what you’re selling – not considerably less As David Lammy put it on Thursday in a dispatch from Gorton and Denton: “Only Labour can stop Reform.” And listen, stopping them by taking third place and haemorrhaging half your support from a general election that took place 19 months ago in an area where you haven’t lost an election for almost 100 years is definitely an intriguing way to do it. Only the Tories sound more furnit

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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026

Henry Zeffman: Green victory shows insurgent parties are here to stay

The party's historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape.

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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026

Henry Zeffman: Green victory shows insurgent parties are here to stay

The party's historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape.

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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026

Appeal court rejects latest challenge to adding VAT to UK private school fees

Parents opposing plans told they can home school their children if they object to sending them to state schools The court of appeal has rejected the latest challenge to the addition of VAT to private school fees, telling parents they have the option to home school their children if they object to sending them to state schools. The appeal was launched by families and leaders of four independent Christian faith schools, aiming to overturn a high court ruling last year by arguing that the decision

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Express Politics27 Feb 2026

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Conservative Home27 Feb 2026

Jonathan Guttentag: Extremism, pluralism and the need for moral red lines

Britain can be tolerant without being naive. It can defend religious freedom without indulging political extremism. It can welcome diversity while insisting on common civic norms. The post Jonathan Guttentag: Extremism, pluralism and the need for moral red lines appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes27 Feb 2026

Tobacco and Alcohol Revenue Plummets as Reeves Creates New Black Hole

Latest figures released by HMRC on tobacco and alcohol duty show that the Exchequer is facing an increasing black hole in its sin tax revenue and nanny state policies are inflating a huge black market. As Guido has been warning for some time now… Tobacco duty revenue is down from £10.4 billion to £7.9 billion.…

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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026

Legal challenge over plan to use East Sussex army camp as asylum housing dismissed

Judge rules that Crowborough residents cannot challenge a decision before it has been formally made A residents’ group has lost its high court challenge against a Home Office decision to use an army training camp to house asylum seekers. Crowborough Shield, a group of concerned residents, launched a legal challenge after securing more than £100,000 for legal fees with crowdfunding, after a government announcement to use Crowborough army training camp as accommodation for asylum seekers. Continu

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Guido Fawkes27 Feb 2026

UK Temporarily Withdraws Staff From Iran Embassy

The Foreign Office has said this afternoon: “Due to the ongoing security situation, we have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw UK staff from Iran. Our embassy continues to operate remotely.” Tensions ramping up…