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Express Politics17 Apr 2026

Nigel Farage erupts at Keir Starmer over Mandelson - 'Blatant dishonesty!'

The Reform UK leader warned that "none of this adds up" in an LBC interview.

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Express Politics16 Apr 2026

Migrants who 'lie and cheat' must not be given this reward, Zia Yusuf rages

Zia Yusuf told the Daily Express the "British people should never be expected to foot the bill for those who make a mockery of our laws".

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Express Politics16 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves is taxing us more than ever - but says there's no money to defend UK

Treasury tax raids are draining households of cash but Britain's military has a black hole in its finances

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Express Politics16 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer's 'weak' failure to back armed forces causing higher food and petrol bills

A retired Army major says Labour's overdue defence plan is leaving families exposed to high petrol prices and dearer food as Iran war squeezes supply chains.

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Express Politics16 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer told to apologise for 'contemptuous behaviour' towards MPs

The Prime Minister has faced criticism for repeatedly dodging questions during the weekly Commons grilling.

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Express Politics16 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer faces Labour leadership threat if key figure hits 'nuclear option'

Andy Burnham's bid to be a Labour MP was thwarted by Keir Starmer earlier this year amid a possible leadership challenge.

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Express Politics16 Apr 2026

US savages Royal Navy again over Strait of Hormuz chaos - 'Not counting on it'

Donald Trump has been left furious by the UK not getting directly involved in the war with Iran.

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Express Politics16 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves 'blocks MoD funding' over lack of women – 'backs benefits over defence'

EXCLUSIVE: The Chancellor has been slammed over allegations she's refusing to boost MoD funding.

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Express Politics16 Apr 2026

Benefit-claiming Brits should face military service, ex-Major General says

A retired senior Army officer said a form of national service could help the country realise "the reality of the nature of the world we're living in".

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Express Politics15 Apr 2026

Britain could face food shortages this summer as impact of Iran war hits supplies

A secret government analysis has laid out the 'worst case' scenario of the impact of the Middle East conflict on the UK

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Express Politics15 Apr 2026

NATO 'exasperated' by UK military decline under Labour - 'an utter humiliation!'

EXCLUSIVE: A source said allies are 'exasperated by the utter paralysis and humiliation of a once proud nation and leader in NATO'.

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Express Politics15 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves picks fight with Trump over Iran war 'mistake'

Rachel Reeves' extraordinary remarks come after Donald Trump criticised once again Britain's policies.

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