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Guido Fawkes26 May 2026

VOTE NOW: The Guido Fawkes Reform Power Rankings (May Edition)

Every month, we’ll publish the power rankings of all the leading lights in the party based on our readers’ responses. Click here to fill in the survey, and the results will be published at the end of the month. Dan Thomas and Malcolm Offord have been added to the roster. Here’s how last month played…

Guido Fawkes26 May 2026

Labour Hands Itself Power to Enact French-Style Nicotine Pouch Ban

The French government has caused an uproar by pushing forward with a ban on nicotine pouches. The British government has handed itself powers to do the same… Sections 96(1)(a) and section 96(3) of the Tobacco and Vapes Act give the Health Secretary the power to prohibit the production, importation, and supply of any nicotine product…

Defence
BBC Politics26 May 2026

Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says

Rhun ap Iorwerth said schools would be empowered to make their own decisions, with a ban expected for England.

Education
Express Politics26 May 2026

Rachel Reeves issued dire warning – ‘risk causing major collapse’

In a strongly worded letter to the Chancellor he CPA said Labour's fuel duty freeze provides only short-term relief for firms already under severe strain.

Defence
The Guardian Politics26 May 2026

Greens to run scaled-back campaign in Makerfield byelection in potential boost for Burnham

Exclusive: Party expected to focus on Greater Manchester mayoralty election if Burnham returned to parliament UK politics live – latest updates The Greens have decided to devote only limited resources to next month’s Makerfield byelection, the Guardian has learned, in a potentially significant boost to Andy Burnham’s chances of winning the seat. The party is instead expected to focus more on the byelection for the Greater Manchester mayoralty, which will be triggered if Burnham is returned to

PoliticsEnvironment
Guido Fawkes26 May 2026

Home Office ‘Safer Streets Mission Board’ Hasn’t Met for Six Months

The potemkin ‘Mission Board’ established by Labour to reduce crime hasn’t met for six months. There must be no crime to deal with… The “Safer Streets” mission board was established ‘to oversee and drive progress’ on the ‘Safer Streets Mission.’ It, along with the other boards, was formed as a Cabinet committee and then downgraded…

PoliticsCrime
Conservative Home26 May 2026

Tolga Inanc: Winning in a multiparty system is possible for the Conservatives it just takes a shift in mindset

Conservatives must do more than energise loyalists: They must frame elections as meaningful choices between likely outcomes in each seat, and why Conservative policies matter. If we do we can win back votes from all directions, including previous non-voters. The post Tolga Inanc: Winning in a multiparty system is possible for the Conservatives it just takes a shift in mindset appeared first on Conservative Home.

Politics
Express Politics26 May 2026

JK Rowling mocks Nicola Sturgeon's claim she didn't know about husband's embezzlement

JK Rowling has mocked Nicola Sturgeon's claim she didn't know about how her husband's paid for a £124,500 motorhome and £81,277 Jaguar with SNP funds.

The Guardian Politics26 May 2026

UK may be ‘tipped into a general election’ if Burnham replaces Starmer, says Harman

Former deputy Labour leader says Nigel Farage could say Manchester mayor is a ‘usurper’ and he may seek his own mandate UK politics live – latest updates The UK may find itself “tipped into a general election” if Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as prime minister, Labour’s former deputy leader Harriet Harman said on Tuesday. If Burnham replaces Starmer as prime minister in the coming months, he may feel he needs to secure his own mandate, partly because Nigel Farage would accuse him of being

PoliticsReform
Guido Fawkes26 May 2026

WATCH: Scottish First Minister Has “No Comment” in Response to Sturgeon’s “No Comment” Police Interview

Scottish First Minister John Swinney’s response when asked if Nicola Sturgeon had “fully cooperated” with the police… despite repeatedly saying “no comment” during the investigation: “I’ve got no comment to offer about police investigations.” Is there an echo in here?

Crime
BBC Politics26 May 2026

Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal

The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.

PoliticsCrime
Express Politics26 May 2026

Politician says he ‘should have punched reporter' after immigration question

EXCLUSIVE: The MP has said he 'should have finished the job' as his questioner 'wet his pants'

Immigration