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BBC Politics24 Feb 2026

No decision on which Mandelson files to release, committee chair says

The BBC understands police are blocking the release of one exchange between the prime minister and Lord Mandelson.

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Guido Fawkes24 Feb 2026

WATCH: EU Ambassador Gives Alastair Campbell ‘Official Folder’ to Help His Rejoin Project

While Bad Al was visiting Ukraine when he was handed “an official EU folder for my work to get the UK back in” from EU ambassador Katarina Mathernova. What on earth are those trainers…

Guido Fawkes24 Feb 2026

EXC: Powell Had Access to Classified Documents on Chagos Prior to Announcement as Starmer’s Envoy

Confidential government emails obtained by Guido reveal that Starmer’s Chagos negotiator Jonathan Powell – now National Security Adviser – sought to obtain classified information relevant to the issue before he was announced in the role – and was shown at least some of that classified material in person. He corresponded about the material from a…

Guido Fawkes24 Feb 2026

No10 Plots to Sack Streeting and Retain Reeves

As February comes to an end No10 is shoring up plans for a reshuffle to keep Starmer in power for as long as possible. Guido reported extensively on these intentions back at the beginning of the month… It is still early doors because Gorton & Denton and the May elections have not yet taken place.…

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BBC Politics24 Feb 2026

GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases

New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.

The Guardian Politics24 Feb 2026

Do the British left’s hopes lie with the Greens, Labour or even Your Party? The answer could be all three | Joe Todd

No single organisation can deliver the change that socialists want. As Nigel Farage has shown, politics has to be ruthlessly tactical For the long-marginalised British left, parliamentary byelections aren’t usually cause for much excitement. But Gorton and Denton is different. Polls, bookmakers and tactical-voting websites name the Greens as the close-run favourites, and thousands of activists have been knocking on doors for “Hannah the plumber”, a popular local councillor and proud owner of fou

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BBC Politics24 Feb 2026

MP loses bid to block Parliament watchdog probe

Rupert Lowe, the MP for Great Yarmouth, wants an investigation into a complaint to be paused.

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Guido Fawkes24 Feb 2026

BBC Executive Apologises to Staff After Tourette’s Slur Not Edited Out of BAFTAs

The BBC’s Chief Content Officer Kate Phillips has apologised to all staff after a racial slur involuntarily shouted by a Tourette’s campaigner was not censored from the BBC’s BAFTA Awards broadcast. Phillips said this afternoon: “I’m so sorry that a racial slur was not edited out of our broadcast. We understand how distressing this was.…

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Sky News Politics24 Feb 2026

Magistrates and judges to use more AI, says Lammy - as jury trials reduced

Justice Secretary David Lammy wants to see more AI-assisted magistrates as he doubles down on his plans to reduce the number of jury trials.

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Conservative Home24 Feb 2026

Mitchell Foyle-York: Jenrick is the internet’s latest right-wing casualty

Robert Jenrick – as well as his team – appear to have been trapped inside an internet echo chamber, and it is clearly having some very damaging effects on his popularity and prospects. The post Mitchell Foyle-York: Jenrick is the internet’s latest right-wing casualty appeared first on Conservative Home.

Guido Fawkes24 Feb 2026

WATCH: Who Will Win in Gorton and Denton? Starmer Faces Ultimate Test in CRUNCH By-Election

Guido’s Adam Cherry headed up to Gorton and Denton ahead of this Thursday’s by-election. What do voters really think? Watch on YouTube to find out… Click here to subscribe to Guido on YouTube and get all our latest videos sent directly to your inbox. Get tomorrow’s news, today…

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Conservative Home24 Feb 2026

Lord Ashcroft: My latest focus groups “It wasn’t the original plan, was it, to be a load of failed Tories”

The groups talked about Reform’s new shadow cabinet, local elections, social media, the fallout from the Mandelson saga, prospects for the Tories and what constitutes Peak Starmer? The post Lord Ashcroft: My latest focus groups “It wasn’t the original plan, was it, to be a load of failed Tories” appeared first on Conservative Home.

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