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BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court ruling on social media?

Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.

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Express Politics25 Mar 2026

Tranche of McSweeney-Mandelson messages 'not lost' despite phone theft - reports

Downing Street hasdeclined to say whether Morgan McSweeney followed Government guidance on handling messages.

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The Guardian Politics25 Mar 2026

Would Morgan McSweeney’s stolen mobile have Mandelson messages on it?

The theft of the ex-Labour chief of staff’s mobile has prompted questions about its contents and the circumstances of its loss Morgan McSweeney is not the first person to have had their phone snatched on a London street, but the fact he was at the time Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, and that his phone most likely contained messages to and from Peter Mandelson, has prompted questions. So what do we know about the circumstances surrounding the theft of McSweeney’s phone? Continue reading...

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BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

No 10 refuses to say if Mandelson texts were lost in top aide's phone theft

Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's phone may have contained vital information.

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Express Politics25 Mar 2026

Channel migrant boat gang snared in huge blow to people smugglers

The Syrian nationals were arrested in Germany after selling boats, pumps, engines and inner tubes - used as lifejackets - to crime gangs.

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Guido Fawkes25 Mar 2026

READ IN FULL: McSweeney’s Call Transcript to Police After Phone Theft

No mention that he happened to be the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff… Call handler: Police, what’s your emergency? McSweeney: Oh, hello, someone just robbed my phone. Call handler: Did they actually take it from you just now? McSweeney: Yeah Call handler: How did they get away? McSweeney: So he’s on a bike. He’s come…

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The Guardian Politics25 Mar 2026

Morgan McSweeney did not disclose his No 10 job in phone theft 999 call, transcript shows

In highly unusual move, Metropolitan police have released full transcript of call made by then chief of staff to PM UK politics live – latest updates Morgan McSweeney did not disclose he was the prime minister’s chief of staff when he reported his phone stolen, according to a transcript released by the Metropolitan police. The Met has admitted the wrong address was recorded for the theft meaning that it was thought to be a street in Tower Hamlets, rather than a Westminster street of the same

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Express Politics25 Mar 2026

Fly-tipping 'out of control' as cases soar above 1.2m – 'current system is failing'

Labour urged to end injustice that leaves farmers to foot criminals' bills as cases rocket by 9% in a year

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Express Politics25 Mar 2026

Tory MP who quit for Reform launches High Court lawsuit after being locked out of office

Andrew Rosindell claims his local Conservative association had no right to lock him out and is asking a judge to order his return.

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Express Politics25 Mar 2026

Met Police publishes bombshell 999 call transcript from Morgan McSweeney phone theft

The device may have contained messages relating to Mr McSweeney's role in the former Labour minister's appointment as ambassador to the US.

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BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

Streeting queries police dropping McSweeney phone theft inquiry

Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney quit last month over his role in vetting.

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Express Politics25 Mar 2026

Former Labour MP's aide admits possessing over 500 indecent images of children

The former aide wiped his brow as he entered his pleas in court.

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