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Express Politics26 May 2026

Fury as small boat ‘child migrants’ due to go into care revealed as adults

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp warned: 'This puts children already in foster or children's homes in danger.'

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The Guardian Politics26 May 2026

Mother of boy who may have died in TikTok challenge urges No 10 to ban social media

Ellen Roome, whose son, Jools Sweeney, was 14 when he died, wants a ban put in place for under-16s The mother of a teenager who believes he died in a TikTok challenge gone wrong has said that Downing Street has been too slow to move towards a social media ban for under-16s, and accused the government of “kicking it down the road”. Ellen Roome, the mother of Jools Sweeney, 14, is among the families who will meet Keir Starmer on Tuesday as a consultation into the social media ban closes this week.

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Sky News Politics26 May 2026

Meeting the extraordinary Gisele Pelicot

To meet Gisele Pelicot is to meet an icon.

Express Politics26 May 2026

Rachel Reeves’s days are numbered - but she'll leave us a very nasty parting present

Rachel Reeves has had her shot as chancellor. And blown it.

The Guardian Politics26 May 2026

Next boss warns over ‘dramatic fall’ in UK entry-level jobs

Peer’s comments come as Milburn report is likely to find government has failed to tackle youth unemployment Business live – latest updates The boss of Next has sounded the alarm about a “dramatic fall” in the number of entry-level jobs in the UK and its impact on youth unemployment, saying the retailer now receives twice as many applicants for each role than two years ago. Lord Wolfson said the clothing and homeware chain, where he has been chief executive since 2001, typically received 10 app

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The Guardian Politics26 May 2026

Wes Streeting says Starmer ‘behind the curve’ on under-16s social media ban – UK politics live

Former health secretary says he unsuccessfully argued for tougher action when in cabinet Good morning. The government has been consulting on whether to follow Australia and impose a ban on social media for under-16s, or whether to opt for other restrictions, and the consultation ends at 11.59pm tonight. Keir Starmer is expected to announce the government’s response soon afterwards. He has already said that there will be action of some sort. Last year ministers were sceptical about following the

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BBC Politics26 May 2026

Greens announce Makerfield by-election candidate

Sarah Wakefield has been selected as the party's candidate for the 18 June poll.

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BBC Politics26 May 2026

Greens announce Makerfield by-election candidate

Sarah Wakefield has been selected as the party's candidate for the 18 June poll.

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The Guardian Politics26 May 2026

Green party announce new candidate for Makerfield byelection

Sarah Wakefield, Manchester city councillor, to stand for party after initial candidate withdrew The Green party has announced its new candidate in the Makerfield byelection. Sarah Wakefield, a councillor on Manchester city council, will stand for the party after its initial candidate withdrew from the race. Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes26 May 2026

Labour Party Chairman Eggs on Social Media Ban

Labour’s chairman has said the government should “seize this moment” to further regulate the internet for children and said “nothing is off the table” when it comes to banning social media for youngsters. Anna Turley – who attends Cabinet – has taken the broadcast round ahead of a rapid month consultation launched by Liz Kendall…

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Express Politics26 May 2026

Nicola Sturgeon urged to 'come clean' on what she knew about husband embezzling £400k

The ex-SNP leader has insisted she "had no knowledge or suspicion whatsoever that personal items had been purchased using SNP funds".

Sky News Politics26 May 2026

Morgan McSweeney on voters and discontent

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