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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Far-right activists barred from UK ahead of Tommy Robinson rally

Keir Starmer accuses Robinson of ‘peddling hatred and division’ and archbishop of Canterbury urges people to ‘choose hope’ Eleven foreign far-right activists have been blocked from the UK ahead of a rally by Tommy Robinson supporters as Keir Starmer accused him of “peddling hatred and division”. The archbishop of Canterbury also urged people to “choose hope”, and faith leaders spoke out before the rally on Saturday, the second of its kind after more than 100,000 attended one last year. Contin

Express Politics15 May 2026

Reform issue blunt warning over Labour’s 'red herring' new migrant deal with Europe

Zia Yusuf says the new pact will leave foreign judges able to interfere in British politics.

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Conservative Home15 May 2026

Max Anderson: Attenborough’s 100th birthday was a milestone for him but a marker for Conservative environmentalism

Britain is a nation of nature lovers; Attenborough has ensured this has been cemented in the public consciousness. But it is worth remembering and reminding ourselves it is conservatives who have put words into action. The post Max Anderson: Attenborough’s 100th birthday was a milestone for him but a marker for Conservative environmentalism appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?

What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?

BBC Politics15 May 2026

Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?

What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?

BBC Politics15 May 2026

Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?

What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?

Express Politics15 May 2026

Martin Lewis gives May investment advice after 'massive stock price bubble' claim

Personal finance expert spoke amid worries about political instability causing a crash

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Guido Fawkes15 May 2026

Row as Intelligence Committee Accuses Labour of Covering Up Long-Delayed Mandelson Files

The Intelligence and Security Committee published a statement earlier today accusing the government of covering up the latest tranche of Mandelson Files: “Criteria applied too broadly In addition, having seen how Government is applying redactions on those grounds, the Committee has made clear that, in its view, they are being applied far too broadly –…

The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Pound heads for worst week in 18 months as Burnham lines up Labour bid

UK government borrowing costs jump amid political uncertainty and oil price rise that fuelled inflation worries Business live – latest updates The pound was heading for its worst week in 18 months on Friday as City traders anticipated that the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, could face a challenge from the Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, later this year. After days of uncertainty over Starmer’s future, sterling dropped by almost three cents, or 2%, during the week to $1.336 on Friday, a five-

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Starmer, Burnham, Farage Polanski: they make a week in politics feel like an eternity in Hades | Marina Hyde

It’s your life in their hands, but what kind of life is that? No wonder a wearied, confused public has mobilised into tribes – or just tuned out On the basis that you’re never too cooked to get a new catchphrase, Keir Starmer has repeatedly warned this week that we are in a “battle for the soul of our nation”. I wish he’d stop saying it. The thought of your very soul being fought over by Nigel Farage, Keir Starmer, Zack Polanski, Kemi Badenoch and the others is like something out of a sealed sec

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Tories suspend leader at Worcestershire council after he made deal to oust Reform

Adam Kent suspended after Tory councillors joined forces with Greens and Lib Dems to end Reform’s minority control The Conservatives have suspended the party’s leader at Worcestershire county council after he made a deal with the Greens and Liberal Democrats to oust Reform. Reform UK gained control of the council a year ago but its tenure has been marked by a series of controversies and political infighting. This included a bitter leadership battle in which the now former Reform councillor Jo Mo

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Express Politics15 May 2026

Huge warning issued that Andy Burnham will reverse Brexit and dump UK back in EU

Andy Burnham has previously demanded Britain rejoin the EU - and is now plotting a return to Parliament in a constituency where 65% voted Leave.

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