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BBC Politics27 May 2026

Starmer arson accused refused to film attack, court told

Ukrainian-born Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc is accused of conspiring to set fire to a car linked to the prime minster.

Crime
BBC Politics27 May 2026

Starmer arson accused refused to film attack, court told

Ukrainian-born Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc is accused of conspiring to set fire to a car linked to the prime minster.

Crime
The Guardian Politics27 May 2026

Revealed: Mandelson vetting warned of ties to China, Russia and Israel – The Latest

Peter Mandelson’s links with senior figures in China, Russia and Israel were among the concerns raised by the UK’s vetting agency when it concluded he should be denied clearance, multiple sources have told the Guardian. It comes after a powerful parliamentary committee said the government was failing to fully comply with a parliamentary motion ordering the release of all papers relating to Mandelson’s appointment. Lucy Hough speaks to the head of investigations Paul Lewis – watch on YouTube Con

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BBC Politics27 May 2026

Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms

The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are "reasonable".

Economy
BBC Politics27 May 2026

Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest

The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions.

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Express Politics27 May 2026

Labour civil war explodes as Andy Burnham furiously hits back at Tony Blair

The Greater Manchester Mayor responded to the former PM's highly critical essay.

Defence
BBC Politics27 May 2026

Starmer warns of Russian aggression as UK agrees new treaty with Poland

The PM met his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk at RAF Northolt to formalise the agreement.

Defence
BBC Politics27 May 2026

Starmer warns of Russian aggression as UK agrees new treaty with Poland

The PM met his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk at RAF Northolt to formalise the agreement.

Defence
Express Politics27 May 2026

Ed Miliband's net zero policies branded 'fantasy' by Tony Blair in blistering attack

Sir Tony Blair called on Sir Keir Starmer to rip up Energy Secretary Ed Miliband's net zero targets and reduce the welfare budget.

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The Guardian Politics27 May 2026

Brexiters peddled ‘nationalistic pish’, said Reform UK’s Makerfield candidate

Robert Kenyon castigated Brexit as an economically self-harming project on rugby league forum in 2016 Reform UK’s candidate for the Makerfield byelection has castigated Brexit as an economically self-harming project promoted by politicians who “peddled the nationalistic pish”, raising more doubts about his commitment to Nigel Farage’s signature achievement. The comments by Robert Kenyon, unearthed on a defunct rugby league forum and first reported by the Telegraph, follow the emergence of anothe

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Express Politics27 May 2026

Labour are incapable of the reform our welfare system desperately needs

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary writes for Daily Express on welfare reform.

Express Politics27 May 2026

Major update in grooming gang scandal as experts make key legal move

Magistrates were told the victim was in "a relationship" with a man she'd met when she was 11-years-old.