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The Guardian Politics23 Mar 2026

Reform mayoral candidate likens Jewish community group to ‘Islamists on horseback’

Chris Parry described Shomrim members as ‘cosplayers’ hours after arson attack in north London Golders Green ambulance arson attack – live updates A Reform UK mayoral candidate has described members of a Jewish neighbourhood watch group as “cosplayers” and likened them to “Islamists on horseback” in comments made after an attack on ambulances run by a Jewish charity. Chris Parry, who remains Reform’s mayoral candidate for Hampshire despite a previous controversy in which he said David Lammy sh

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The Guardian Politics23 Mar 2026

A war and maybe an unprecedented depression: it’s Trump’s mania, but now all of us will pay the price | Polly Toynbee

It had been possible to observe this presidency in abstract terms, but no more. The consequences of the Iran attack will affect our lives and our politics Nothing has changed. Yet. But we stand on the edge of inevitable economic cataclysm, such as not seen in our lifetimes. It’s an odd, hold-your-breath moment, waiting for what the International Energy Agency (IEA) says is now certain to happen: an energy crisis so critical it will be the equivalent of the two oil crises in 1973 and 1979 and Rus

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The Guardian Politics23 Mar 2026

Hillsborough campaigners accuse Starmer of ‘insult’ after failing to introduce promised law

Government sources said new amendment to bill being worked on that would ensure duty of candour applies to individuals working for security services Families whose relatives were killed in disasters and who have suffered state injustice have written to Keir Starmer, accusing the government of an “insult” for failing to introduce the promised Hillsborough law in this session of parliament. Labour has promised for almost a decade to implement the law, which will impose a “duty of candour” on the p

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Express Politics23 Mar 2026

Britain was caught out by Covid – we must break dangerous pattern in politics

OPINION - TOBIAS ELLWOOD: We cannot afford to get another crisis so badly wrong.

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Express Politics23 Mar 2026

Lefties are sacrificing white working-class boys on the altar of political correctness

OPINION - ESTHER MCVEY: The data on this question is absolutely damning.

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BBC Politics23 Mar 2026

PM warns against 'false comfort' of thinking Iran war will end quickly

The PM also tells senior MPs the conflict was "not our war" and there must be a "lawful basis" for any UK involvement.

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Guido Fawkes23 Mar 2026

Questions Rayner Still Hasn’t Answered as She Eyes Number 10

There are still plenty of unanswered questions for Angela Rayner as she prepares for her march on Downing Street. Questions any leadership candidate – any future Prime Minister – would not want hanging over them… Where did Angela Rayner actually live between 2007 and 2015? If it was Vicarage Road, why do multiple neighbours say…

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Express Politics23 Mar 2026

Keir Starmer torn apart over defence during brutal MP grilling – 'are you embarrassed?'

Under-fire PM faces questions from both Tory and Labour MPs on parliamentary committee

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The Guardian Politics23 Mar 2026

Trump rows back on strait of Hormuz threat – what next? | podcast

The US president has extended by five days his deadline to ‘hit and obliterate’ Iran’s power stations and energy infrastructure if Tehran does not allow shipping to move freely. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss what is behind this change of tone and the impact the uncertainty will have on the cost of living in the UK. Plus, with just over six weeks until the local elections, they talk through what to watch as the results come in Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes23 Mar 2026

LIVE: Starmer Grilled by MPs in Liaison Committee Meeting

Keir Starmer is up in front of the Liaison Committee for the next hour. Expect plenty on Iran and the economy…

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Guido Fawkes23 Mar 2026

Downing Street Insists Public Finances ‘Stable’ as Cost of Borrowing Soars

The Number 10 spokesman in the Lobby briefing of press hacks today: “We doubled our headroom against our fiscal rules. Borrowing is forecast to be lower than the G7 average… we have delivered stability when it comes to the public finances, and we’ve done so in a way that allows us to invest in priorities…

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Express Politics23 Mar 2026

Labour sneered at my idea – I'm sick of their political point-scoring

OPINION: Constant bickering shows how broken our politics is, writes Conservative councillor and Express columnist Mieka Smiles

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