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The Guardian Politics20 May 2026

Labour must be bolder or it will lose, says Wes Streeting

In first speech since quitting cabinet, Streeting says party must deliver change or it will hand keys of No 10 to Reform UK politics live – latest updates Labour must be bolder and deliver real change, Wes Streeting has said in his first Commons speech since resigning as health secretary, saying that he quit the government because it was “currently losing” the fight against populist nationalism. Streeting reiterated his view that leaving the EU had been a damaging mistake for the UK, and argue

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Guido Fawkes20 May 2026

WATCH: Streeting Delivers Resignation Speech to Half-Empty Commons

Flanked by a few allies, and speaking to a depleted chamber, Wes Streeting declared he resigned because “we are in the fight of our lives against nationalism“. And the crowd goes mild…

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Conservative Home20 May 2026

Julian Smith: Assisted Dying is far too serious for a Private Member’s Bill

If the Government wishes to legislate on assisted dying, it should stand on a manifesto commitment, seek a public mandate, and bring forward primary legislation with the scrutiny such a change demands. The post Julian Smith: Assisted Dying is far too serious for a Private Member’s Bill appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics20 May 2026

Scheme to trial scrapping fit notes to get people back to work

The government says the system is "broken", with too many people signed off work with no help to return.

BBC Politics20 May 2026

UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise

The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Express Politics20 May 2026

UK stuck with ‘outdated’ computer systems – ‘holding Britain back’

Computers at one hospital trust failed because of a heatwave

Healthcare
Express Politics20 May 2026

Rachel Reeves slapped down by M&S boss over 'preposterous' supermarket price cap plans

'Idiotic' proposal blasted as Labour urged to cut tax and regulatory burden instead

Economy
Express Politics20 May 2026

Assisted dying bill could make roaring return as MPs enter ballot to bring it back

EXCLUSIVE: Kim Leadbeater urged successful MPs to meet with those who are campaigning for assisted dying.

Politics
Express Politics20 May 2026

BBC star takes back Andy Burnham support in brutal statement: 'He's a cretin'

The BBC star slammed the Mayor of Manchester after he made a huge discovery.

BBC Politics20 May 2026

Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year

Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.

BBC Politics20 May 2026

Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year

Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.

Express Politics20 May 2026

I'm a headteacher – this is why we desperately need an under-16 social media ban

OPINION - DAMIEN MCBEATH: The government's decision to support smartphone-free schools is long overdue but welcome. Now they must stand up to Big Tech

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