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BBC Politics26 May 2026

Scottish Parliament endorses SNP call for independence referendum

The demand was the Scottish government's first item of business in the new parliament.

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Express Politics26 May 2026

Terror warning as communities become more 'polarised' and extremists 'more empowered'

Islamist clerics and far-Right thugs are exploiting Britain's "polarised communities" to poison the minds of vulnerable people online, a top officer has warned

Defence
Express Politics26 May 2026

Andy Burnham just revealed he will tax you to oblivion - 1 big lie exposed

Andy Burnham's push for PM is built on a massive lie. The truth is going to cost you.

Economy
The Guardian Politics26 May 2026

Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks

Age limits and changes to allegedly addictive design features could be in place by the end of the year Labour is expected to announce a social media crackdown within weeks as the prime minister, Keir Starmer, on Tuesday said he would act “very, very quickly” despite splits between campaigners and child safety experts on what the new rules should be. New limits on social media access for children could be presented before the Makerfield byelection next month after an avalanche of responses to a p

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Express Politics26 May 2026

Keir Starmer's dithering is putting British children at risk - even his own team know this

OPINION: KEMI BADENOCH - The Prime Minister on Tuesday met with bereaved parents calling for stronger protections for children online.

Housing
BBC Politics26 May 2026

Almost 1,000 migrants cross Channel over bank holiday

A total of 989 people arrived in the UK in 14 boats between Friday and Monday.

Immigration
BBC Politics26 May 2026

Almost 1,000 migrants cross Channel over bank holiday

A total of 989 people arrived in the UK in 14 boats between Friday and Monday.

Immigration
BBC Politics26 May 2026

Starmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parents

Some parents believe whether the government will take strong enough action remains to be seen.

Housing
Express Politics26 May 2026

Reform's Robert Kenyon warns Labour against treating Makerfield as 'pawn' in its civil war

Former plumber Robert Kenyon is standing for Reform in an election which could decide whether Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

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Guido Fawkes26 May 2026

The Right Angle: The Plucky Plumber’s Side Hustle

Welcome back to the Right Angle, the insiders’ guide on the what’s happening on the British right. Exclusively for Guido members… Fawkes Friends and Premium Plotters also receive priority tickets to all our events, including our upcoming debate, Is Britain Broken, featuring Zia Yusuf, Fraser Nelson, and David Frost. Click here to become a member today…

Express Politics26 May 2026

Sorry Sturgeon... the independence movement must now confront a very awkward truth

OPINION - AARON NEWBURY: Peter Murrell's theft exposes a culture of corruption in the SNP that will haunt the independence movement for years to come

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The Guardian Politics26 May 2026

SNP accused of ‘embezzling’ voters over Peter Murrell’s theft of party funds

Scottish National party’s attempt to focus on call for independence referendum overshadowed by embezzlement scandal The Scottish National party was accused of “embezzling” voters after opposition leaders highlighted the crisis over Peter Murrell’s misuse of £400,000 from party funds. The scandal over Murrell’s guilty plea on Monday to embezzling £400,310.65 while he was the SNP’s chief executive overshadowed a Holyrood motion tabled by John Swinney to call for a second independence referendum.

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