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Guido Fawkes5 Mar 2026

Starmer’s Middle East Rescue Flight Doesn’t Take Off

The first of three planned government charter flights to rescue British citizens from the Middle East failed to take off last night. No incoming films about this daring escape then… The flight had been scheduled to leave Muscat in Oman at 11 p.m. local time. Passengers have reported that check-in took four hours thanks to…

Guido Fawkes4 Mar 2026

Darren Jones’ Bizarre Puff Piece Interview: “My New Labour Approach”

An entirely unnoticed leadership-pitch style fluff piece for Starmer’s Chief Secretary Darren Jones dropped in the public affairs magazine Mace late last month. It includes a questionnaire section which one government source describes as ‘eye-gougingly embarrassing’… What was the catalyst for you deciding to enter politics? Did you get a lucky break? “The catalysts were…

PoliticsReform
Guido Fawkes4 Mar 2026

Simon’s Sketch: Pre-deployed and Perfectly Prepared to Do Precisely Nothing

As the embers of WW III were heard crackling into life across the East, Mr Speaker began PMQs reminding Members of the need for good temper and moderation in their language and the need for respectful debate. “Pete Wishart!” “Thank you Mr Speaker,” he began, Parliament’s favourite Scot. “The campaign slogan in Scotland may be…

Politics
Guido Fawkes4 Mar 2026

Employment Rights Act Could Force Football Clubs to Cut Player Salaries for ‘Pay Equality’

Rayner’s Employment Rights Act could force Football Clubs to cut player salaries in the name of gender equality. The latest in a long list of stupidities to come out of the legislation… The act imposes a new duty on firms with over 250 employees to publish an “equality action plan” which includes “addressing the gender…

Guido Fawkes4 Mar 2026

NEW: The Guido Fawkes Reform Power Rankings

Guido is launching the definitive league table of Reform politicians. Every month, we’ll publish the power rankings of all the leading lights in the party based on our readers’ responses. Who’s up, who’s down… Click here to fill in the survey. We’re offering £10 off your Guido membership once you complete it. If you’re not…

Guido Fawkes4 Mar 2026

Another Hope Not Hate Stooge Enters Labour Government

Yesterday along with the replacements for Digital ID minister Josh Simons and health minister Ashley Dalton, Baroness Ruth Anderson was appointed Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office, while remaining a Lords whip. Anderson – then Smeeth – described herself on her old candidates website: “I am a former trade union officer and activist, a lifelong…

Politics
Guido Fawkes4 Mar 2026

British Unemployment Rate Now Higher Than Italy’s

New statistics released in Italy now show that unemployment is now higher in Britain: Italy’s unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in January, the lowest since 2004. Britain’s rose to 5.2% in last month’s ONS release. Up from 3.6% in 2022… The OBR forecast yesterday that unemployment will rise to 5.33% before falling. Thank you Rachel…

Guido Fawkes4 Mar 2026

Lord Frost Steps Down as IEA Director General

Lord Frost is stepping down as Director General of the Institute of Economic Affairs. He took on the role just two months ago… He said this morning: “The Institute of Economic Affairs is a great organisation which has a real capacity to influence the debate about Britain’s economic future.  I regret that personal commitments mean that…

Economy
Guido Fawkes4 Mar 2026

Partners of Sitting & Former Labour MPs Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for China

The partner of a sitting Labour MP and the partner of a former Labour MP are among the three men arrested by counter terror police on suspicion of spying for China. A 39-year-old in London, 68-year-old in Powys & 43-year-old in Pontyclun are in custody. The Met is not naming them. Labour in the spotlight…

PoliticsCrime
Guido Fawkes4 Mar 2026

WATCH: Starmer Refuses to Set Date for Delayed Defence Investment Plan

Starmer, red as a beetroot, with no explanation for the delayed Defence Investment Plan. This was supposed to have been published last autumn. Have they lost it down the back of the sofa?

Defence
Guido Fawkes4 Mar 2026

WATCH: MPs on £98,599 Take Mass Dance Class While Middle East Breaks Out Into War

H/t: Kate Ferguson. Something something Rome burns…

PoliticsDefence