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Guido Fawkes29 Apr 2026

Number 10 Backs New US Ambassador Who Claimed Starmer Is “On the Ropes”

Downing Street says it continues to have confidence in the US ambassador Christian Turner, who was revealed to have told students earlier this year that he thinks Starmer is “on the ropes” and his future is “quite touch and go”. Luckily Turner’s own future is more secure, if he trusts Number 10’s assurances… The spokesman…

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The Guardian Politics29 Apr 2026

Lib Dems push for ban on MPs taking money from X, citing Maga threat

Ed Davey attacks Reform calling it ‘Maga franchise’ and says Elon Musk funnels far-right ideas into UK via X UK politics live – latest updates The Liberal Democrats are pushing for a ban on MPs accepting payments from X as part of a proposed wider crackdown on what Ed Davey will call a “serious threat” to UK democracy from Donald Trump’s US and other countries. Announcing the plan on Tuesday, the Lib Dem leader renewed his attacks on Reform UK – a series of whose MPs have taken money from X –

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Conservative Home29 Apr 2026

Luke Evans: Starmer can’t handle the truth

We are asked to believe that a Prime Minister can personally  determine the outcome, while remaining detached from the system that delivers it. That he can shape the direction, but not own the destination. That when the machinery of Government bends around a political decision, the responsibility lies only with those who turned the gears.  The post Luke Evans: Starmer can’t handle the truth appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Sky News Politics29 Apr 2026

Starmer's top team split over whether PM should carry out reshuffle next month

Keir Starmer's inner team is split over whether the prime minister should carry out a reshuffle after the May elections in the wake of the Mandelson crisis engulfing this government.

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Guido Fawkes29 Apr 2026

PMQs: Who’s Asking the Questions?

1. Gurinder Singh Josan LAB 2. Emily Thornberry LAB 3. Chris Hinchliff LAB 4. Rushanara Ali LAB 5. John Hayes CON 6. Anna Dixon LAB 7. Jeremy Wright CON 8. Natasha Irons LAB 9. Baggy Shanker LAB 10. Luke Evans CON 11. David Burton-Sampson LAB 12. Lee Pitcher LAB 13. Olly Glover LIB 14. Iqbal…

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The Guardian Politics29 Apr 2026

Reform’s Scottish leader called ‘tone deaf’ after boasting about his houses, cars and yachts

SNP leader John Swinney suggests Malcolm Offord and other leaders should publish tax returns before 7 May UK politics live – latest updates The leader of Reform UK in Scotland, Malcolm Offord, has been dismissed as “tone deaf” and “entitled” after he boasted in a televised election debate about the number of cars, houses and boats he owned. Responding to the row on Wednesday morning, the SNP leader, John Swinney, proposed that all party leaders should publish their tax returns before the elect

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The Guardian Politics29 Apr 2026

Revealed: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024

Reform leader changed his mind about standing as MP after gift from Thai-based crypto tycoon Christopher Harborne Nigel Farage was given £5m by the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 British general election, the Guardian can reveal. Farage had already stated he did not intend to stand as a prospective MP but U-turned within weeks of receiving the personal gift from the Thai-based businessman. Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes29 Apr 2026

Right to Know: Whitehall Becomes Even More Secretive Under Labour

According to new figures for 2025 released by the Cabinet Office, Whitehall departments are becoming more secretive year-on-year. The right to Freedom of Information is under threat from Labour… Cost limit refusals are up 45%. The government wants to reduce cost limits (already not protected from inflation) to block even more FOIs… The core government…

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Conservative Home29 Apr 2026

Tim Bale: Why a Prime Minister needs a Parliamentary Private Secretary as good as Ian Gow

Totally trustworthy, Gow was gregarious but also shrewd, relatable but also ruthless.  He knew his boss’s mind, as well as her strengths and weaknesses, and, on occasion, was more than willing to speak truth to power. The post Tim Bale: Why a Prime Minister needs a Parliamentary Private Secretary as good as Ian Gow appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics29 Apr 2026

POLL: Was Nigel Farage right to skip the Starmer 'sleaze probe' vote?

Labour MPs were whipped to vote down a motion referring Starmer to the sleaze committee - but Farage didn't vote either. Was he right? Express readers decide.

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Express Politics29 Apr 2026

POLL: Should MPs be allowed to drink alcohol while at work? Vote now

POLL: Comments by one MP that Westminster has a problem with alcohol have provoked debate amongst politicians and the general public.

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Guido Fawkes29 Apr 2026

Labour Insists Darren Jones’ Vanity Australia Trip Was Worth It Because It Included “Learnings”

A Tory MP asked the government why exactly Darren Jones went to Australia. He recorded a vanity vox pop with locals saying how great their Digital ID is… A whole lot of guff came in return in a parliamentary answer: “The Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister visited Australia in April 2026 to build critical…

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