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The Guardian Politics21 Aug 2026

Digested week: So Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK. Who cares?

And as Diana’s brother announces a new book, what can possibly be left to say about the princess? Plus, the joys of car rental and Reform’s Whitehall farce There are some days you never forget. It was about 6.30 in the morning the day after we had done a long drive back from hospital. Anna was five years old, Robbie just two and both were wide awake and had got me out of bed. I took them downstairs to plonk them in front of the TV to try and buy myself some time. I switched the TV on and didn’t

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Conservative Home21 Aug 2026

The unending humiliation of being a Young Conservative

At the moment, when I tell people that I am a young conservative, I do so as a hint of rouge appears on my cheeks. I mumble my words, hoping that they will think I am some right-wing nutcase who isn’t worth their time. It doesn’t bring me joy, but it feels necessary in our current climate. The post The unending humiliation of being a Young Conservative appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics20 Aug 2026

Angela Rayner blasted after taking £20k from oil lobbyist - despite 'cheering on' Net Zero

The Housing Secretary is facing criticism for accepting the £20,000 donation.

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The Guardian Politics20 Aug 2026

Reform UK hates ‘Mickey Mouse’ degrees – apprenticeships in dodgy crypto, anyone?

Dicky Tice recalls digging trenches with a JCB as a young man, omitting to say the firm he went on to run was founded by his grandfather You have to hand it to them. Most political parties would have chosen to go quiet, what with it being the middle of August and having next to nothing to say. But Reform are made of stronger stuff. They aren’t bothered that the only interesting thing about them at the moment is that they are fighting like rats in a sack. They seem to wear that as a badge of hono

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BBC Politics20 Aug 2026

Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships

Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".

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The Guardian Politics20 Aug 2026

‘I worry about our daughters’: Bridget Phillipson on online misogyny – podcast

Racism and misogyny are becoming normalised as a result of rightwing politics and the ‘cesspit’ of social media, says Labour’s Bridget Phillipson. In an extended interview, the minister for women and equalities and new party chair sits down with Kiran Stacey to talk about her fears for British society, the climate crisis, what Burnham is really doing differently from Starmer, and whether her party can beat Reform Please keep sending your comments and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com

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BBC Politics20 Aug 2026

Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships

Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".

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The Guardian Politics20 Aug 2026

Tice defends suspension of Reform UK activist over Farage criticism

Party’s deputy leader makes comments as he unveils new policy to subsidise more apprenticeships UK politics live – latest updates Reform UK’s deputy leader has defended the party’s suspension of a senior activist who criticised Nigel Farage, saying internal disagreements should be kept “behind closed doors”. Richard Tice, who is also the party’s business spokesperson, made the comments as he unveiled a new policy of subsidising more apprenticeships, paid for by cutting student loans for foreig

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Conservative Home20 Aug 2026

Adrian Pascu-Tulbure: Take a gander at Labour’s calls to rewire the state and we should all beware

We are currently at the “something must be done” stage. I suspect we will soon hear the siren calls of “here is something” – either in the form of a Budget, or a call for a fresh mandate. And I fear that what Labour will offer will be plausible, even slick; and, if implemented, utterly catastrophic. The post Adrian Pascu-Tulbure: Take a gander at Labour’s calls to rewire the state and we should all beware appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes20 Aug 2026

Mahmood Plots Rwanda-Style Crackdown on Failed Asylum Seekers

Shabana Mahmood is drawing up a Rwanda-style scheme to remove failed asylum seekers to third countries, two years after Labour scrapped the actual Rwanda plan on the grounds that it was “a gimmick“. It turns out ‘smashing the gangs’ wasn’t a deterrent after all… Mahmood said in an interview with the Sun: “We are also…

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The Guardian Politics19 Aug 2026

Farage’s futile election gamble: inside the 21 August Guardian Weekly

Political stunt brings Reform UK leader full circle. Plus: Russia’s scramble for soldiers • Get the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home address The curtain came down last week on the summer sideshow of the Clacton byelection, called by Nigel Farage amid mounting scrutiny of his finances. For our big story this week, Daniel Boffey explores what this campaign – in which the Reform UK leader’s main challenger was a parody candidate called Count Binface – tells us about the current state of polit

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The Guardian Politics19 Aug 2026

Tice should apologise to firefighters for ‘enjoy it’ remark on extreme heat, says Labour

Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson’s comments show her party feels voters have been alienated by Reform net zero attacks Richard Tice should apologise to firefighters for his comments this week urging British people to “enjoy” this summer’s extreme heat, according to the Labour party chair. Bridget Phillipson has called on Reform’s deputy leader to say sorry to those who have battled wildfires across the country over the last few weeks, forcing evacuations and destroying homes. Continue reading...

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