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The Guardian Politics18 Jun 2026

Zack Polanski cleared by ethics inquiry over council tax payment complaint

Labour and Tories claimed Green party leader breached London assembly ethics code over non-payment of tax Zack Polanski has been cleared by an ethics inquiry looking into complaints that he did not pay council tax while living on a houseboat. A report by the Greater London authority’s monitoring officer found that the circumstances of the Green party leader’s living arrangements were beyond its scope and he had therefore not breached the code of conduct for London assembly members. Continue rea

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Express Politics17 Jun 2026

Green council threatens not to cooperate with migrant rule - ‘divides communities’

In a video posted on the council website former local Green Party co-leader Jonathan Bartley said his borough believes in 'diversity, equity and inclusion'.

Environment
The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

The tide is turning on Thames Water: special administration looks best

It is still not totally clear what the government wants but the political mood seems to be shifting towards a decision Thames Water nationalisation moves closer as government objects to rescue deal At last, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, has opined on the future of Thames Water. So what’s it to be? A takeover by the company’s creditors? Special administration, which would allow anyone to pitch up with an offer while the state temporarily funds the company? Or even a quick flush to f

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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

Refugee groups condemn Tory plan to remove judges from asylum appeals

Conservatives accused of attack on ‘crucial safeguards’ and of fostering ‘climate of hostility’ towards judiciary Refugee groups and lawyers have described Conservative proposals to strip judges of their powers to rule on asylum seekers’ appeals against deportations as “an attack on the concept of justice and equality under the law”. In a speech on Tuesday, Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said a Conservative government would quit the European convention on human rights (ECHR) and abolish

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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

Tactical voting by Greens and Lib Dems could be key to Labour victory in Makerfield

Left-leaning voters more willing to back Andy Burnham than Restore supporters are to vote Reform UK politics live – latest updates Tactical voting could be fundamental to a Labour victory in Makerfield, with Green and Liberal Democrat supporters willing to back Andy Burnham to stop Reform from winning. Conversely, Reform’s main competitor for votes on the right is Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain party. Polling experts have said that current data suggests the size of their vote share is roughly s

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BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal

The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

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Guido Fawkes16 Jun 2026

YouGov: Reform Five Points Ahead as Tories and Labour Tie on 19%

The latest from YouGov: Reform 24% ▼1 Conservatives 19% = Labour 19% = Greens 15% ▲1 LibDems 13% ▲1 The Tories and Labour are now neck and neck on 19%… Sam Coates also has fresh polling showing Burnham is still the only Labour leadership contender the public think would make a better Prime Minister than…

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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

Thames Water nationalisation moves closer as government ‘objects to rescue deal’

Environment secretary reportedly raised concerns that customers would face ‘undue burden’ from £10bn plan Thames Water should be nationalised, says Burnham Business live – latest updates The UK environment secretary has reportedly objected to a £10bn rescue proposal for Thames Water because it would place an “undue burden” on consumers, pushing the troubled utilities firm closer towards public ownership. Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, wrote to Ofwat, the regulator, on Monday to rai

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BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal

A government spokesman tells the BBC the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".

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Express Politics16 Jun 2026

Labour slammed for 'crazy' net zero decision ahead of crunch by-election

Kemi Badenoch has vowed to give North Sea oil and gas a kiss of life ahead of a neck-and-neck Aberdeen South by-election battle with the SNP on Thursday

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Express Politics15 Jun 2026

Ed Miliband's net zero savaged by his own MPs who say it is shipping jobs overseas

Labour opponents to climate madness team up with Conservatives to torpedo flagship agenda

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Express Politics13 Jun 2026

Green Party's Hannah Spencer breaks silence on '£2k Gucci shirt'

The MP has hit back at claims that she spent 'taxpayer money' on a £2,000 Gucci blouse after commentators 'spotted it' during PMQs.

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