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PoliticsReformRestore26/02/2026

Exclusive Interview: "Rising Star" Switches to Restore Britain — "I Want a Political Home That Respects Me"

Kieran Mishchuk, 19, who won his seat for Reform UK aged 18, tells Restore News why he made the switch and why he hasn't looked back.

ReformRestoreRupert Lowe25/02/2026

Troubling Evidence Of Corruption

The attacks continue as Restore Britain's popularity is causing panic at Reform

RestoreRemigration24/02/2026

Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang

Prominent remigration activist Young Bob was assaulted and robbed in Whitechapel on Tuesday evening by a gang of muslims gathered for a debate outside a mosque.

PoliticsReformRestore23/02/2026

The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future

Ben Habib's proposed merger with Restore Britain collapses after Rupert Lowe refuses to hand over the keys. The reaction from Advance UK's inner circle reveals more about their motivations than they intended.

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The Guardian Politics20 May 2026

Starmer to face Commons grilling at PMQs as Streeting plans resignation speech – UK politics live

The former health secretary will give resignation speech after prime minister’s questions Good morning. PMQs is back, and there are at least two obvious issues for Kemi Badenoch to raise when she faces Keir Starmer. What Tories calls Starmer’s “Soviet-style” plan to curb supermarket prices This is more nuts than a squirrel convention! I warned Rachel Reeves prices would go up if she raised taxes and drowned employers in red tape. She didn’t listen and now she’s proposing Soviet style measures!

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Guido Fawkes20 May 2026

UK Inflation Falls to 2.8%

Down from 3.3% in the year to March, and largely the result of the energy price cap kicking in. Expect next month to be much worse…

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Conservative Home20 May 2026

Our Survey: Could Conservatives bring themselves to vote tactically or back a pact?

Twin by-elections have unleashed a fresh discourse: should there be some sort of electoral pact between the Tories and Reform? The option has been floated by two Conservatives – one current MP, one former MP – as a way of consolidating the right and holding back Burnham, whom they regard as disastrous for the economy. The post Our Survey: Could Conservatives bring themselves to vote tactically or back a pact? appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home20 May 2026

John Redwood: How much more will Labour cheer for nationalisation?

Labour wants us to believe nationalisation is a superior way of running a business. This Scunthorpe scandal shows just how much taxpayers money you can lose and put at risk by not agreeing public control with prior owners, and not having a realistic business plan. The post John Redwood: How much more will Labour cheer for nationalisation? appeared first on Conservative Home.

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The Guardian Politics19 May 2026

Can Burnham turn ‘Manchesterism’ into a practical offer for government?

Roots of idea for ‘ending neoliberalism’ have been growing over many months – with many different influences Manchesterism is “the end of neoliberalism”. That was the claim made by Andy Burnham in his campaign launch video this week – a film which made an audacious offer not just to his byelection constituents in Makerfield, but how he intended to change national politics and the economy. But the 2026 doctrine of Manchesterism is very different to its 19th-century namesake, when it was a byword

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The Guardian Politics19 May 2026

UK supermarkets urged to consider voluntary price caps on essential foods

Retail sources rebuff government proposal as ‘unjustified’ and likely to push costs up across board UK supermarkets have been asked by the government to consider putting a price freeze on some essential foodstuffs to protect the public from inflation fuelled by the Middle East conflict. Retailers rejected the plan, criticising its potential costs amid rising taxes, fuel and energy costs and arguing it could push up prices for shoppers overall. Continue reading...

Economy

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Guido Fawkes19 May 2026

Reeves Moves to Force Food Price Caps on Supermarkets

Rachel Reeves is trying to impose price caps on supermarkets in backroom negotiations, according to the FT. UKSSR… The Treasury is pressuring major supermarkets to voluntarily cap prices on essentials. Rachel Reeves is said to be hoping to announce the policy alongside a cost-of-living package on Thursday. In exchange Labour is offering regulatory “incentives” including…

Economy

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Express Politics19 May 2026

Taxpayers 'swindled' as HS2 'white elephant' costs spiral past £100billion

Taxpayers have been swindled billions as the HS2 white elephant spirals past £100billion in what a watchdog branded a monument to catastrophic government waste.

Economy

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned

The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.

Economy

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned

The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.

Economy

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Express Politics19 May 2026

Rachel Reeves branded 'utter failure' as economy hits record low - 'worst for 5 years'

Jobless figures have hit the highest since the height of the Covid Pandemic, and Labour's leadership troubles are sparking market panic.

Economy

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Express Politics19 May 2026

Brexit betrayal fears surge as Starmer's EU youth scheme risks 'widespread unrest'

EXCLUSIVE: The tax consultant raised particular concerns about housing, noting the rental market had already suffered from the Renters Rights Act.

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