BBC Politics28 Apr 2026
Key points as MPs question ex-senior aide about Mandelson appointment
Former top Foreign Office civil servant Sir Philip Barton and ex-No 10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeney are answering MPs' questions.
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BBC Politics28 Apr 2026
Ed Davey sceptical about timing of bin strike news
The Liberal Democrats leader appears on BBC local radio ahead of the elections on 7 May.
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The Guardian Politics28 Apr 2026
What did Morgan McSweeney and Philip Barton tell MPs about Mandelson’s vetting?
Key takeaways from appearance at select committee of PM’s former chief of staff and former Foreign Office chief UK politics live – latest updates Morgan McSweeney, the prime minister’s former chief of staff, gave his first public appearance at a high-stakes hearing of the foreign affairs select committee to be grilled on the appointment – and vetting – of the disgraced US ambassador Peter Mandelson. He was preceded by the former Foreign Office chief Philip Barton, the man who oversaw the early
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Guido Fawkes28 Apr 2026
WATCH: Reeves Fails to Deny Private Rent Freeze Proposals
Rachel Reeves has hinted at her plans for a one-year rent freeze in the Commons: “This Government have already taken action to reduce the cost of living and to bear down on inflation with the changes around energy prices, around fuel duty, prescription charges and rail fares, and I will do everything in my power…
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The Guardian Politics28 Apr 2026
Man who heckled Shabana Mahmood dismisses ‘laughable’ white liberal claim
Protester says he migrated from Malaysia as a child and describes home secretary’s immigration policies as cruel UK politics live – latest updates A protester who heckled Shabana Mahmood said he came to the UK as a child from Malaysia, describing the home secretary’s claim that he was a white liberal as “laughable”. Joe, 32, who did not wish to give his last name, migrated from Malaysia at the age of four with his family. He said the home secretary’s proposed immigration reforms would have lef
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BBC Politics28 Apr 2026
Watch: PM's ex-top aide interrogated on Mandelson appointment
Key moments as Morgan McSweeney gives evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.
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Express Politics28 Apr 2026
Keir Starmer's former aide ridiculed after blaming Brexit for Peter Mandelson fiasco
Keir Starmer's former chief of staff made the startling claim as he was grilled by MPs over the scandal
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Guido Fawkes28 Apr 2026
LIVE: Commons Debates Motion to Refer Starmer to Privileges Committee
Will end with a vote which Downing Street has taken the unprecedented step of three-line whipping. Not the done thing with Commons business… The Tories are pleased it has got this far. A candidate in the local elections said: “The best outcome for us is that every single Labour MP votes to cover this up.…
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BBC Politics28 Apr 2026
Birmingham bins announcement is 'cynical' says Green Party leader
Zack Polanski speaks to BBC Radio WM ahead of the local elections on 7 May.
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Express Politics28 Apr 2026
Election map shows voters' favourite politicians across UK – and nowhere picks Starmer
A new map and poll makes grim reading for the beleaguered Prime Minister.
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BBC Politics28 Apr 2026
Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says
The government is consulting on changes as a new social media law goes through its final Parliamentary stages.
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Guido Fawkes28 Apr 2026
McSweeney: Mandelson “Not Involved” in Cabinet Reshuffle
McSweeney insists Mandelson had no involvement in the September 2025 reshuffle decisions, despite his best efforts: “He texted me his thoughts… I did not respond to any of Mandelson’s texts. The text messages set out ideas of people that he thought should be in particular positions. None of his suggestions actually came out to be…
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