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Conservative Home6 May 2026

Charles Amos: From the table tax to alcohol licensing, the state is spoiling fun in the sun

In a country which is usually covered in cloud, most of us want to make the most of the sunny weather when it is here. Yet whether it comes to eating alfresco, drinking a pub pint on the village green, or, indeed, playing beer pong in a pub garden, the state says ‘no’. Well, I say, no more. The post Charles Amos: From the table tax to alcohol licensing, the state is spoiling fun in the sun appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes6 May 2026

Polanski Retweets Post by Former Labour Councillor Who Called to ‘Blow Up’ Jewish Conference

Zack Polanski has been busy retweeting messages of support for his latest Green Party video. Unfortunately the fact his most vocal supporters are concerning cranks has cropped up again… Polanski retweeted a supportive message from Harriet Bradley, a former Labour councillor and Bristol University lecturer who in 2023 was the subject of a police investigation…

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Local elections 2026: What happens to Keir Starmer if Labour loses

The May 7 ballot will prove a key test for the Prime Minister as voters head to the polls.

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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

Trainline says Middle East tensions hitting European rail bookings

Profits jump to £122m at ticketing retailer but it expects flat or declining revenues over the coming year Business live – latest updates Trainline has said the US standoff with Iran is hitting its revenues, with rail ticket sales to foreign visitors to Europe affected. The UK-based international ticketing aganet said it expected revenues to stay flat or decline over the coming year, citing “the effects of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on inbound air traffic into Europe”. Continue

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Which party leader are you most like? Take our quiz to find out

Reform UK leader Mr Farage has branded the ballots a referendum on Keir Starmer, declaring that a ballot bot drubbing could force the Prime Minister out of office.

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Zack Polanski torn apart as 'dangerous' in blistering attack by Kemi Badenoch

Tory leader says her Green Party counterpart is 'in over his head' as he is ripped apart for response to Golders Green stabbings

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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

Reform-led Lancashire county council to quit refugee resettlement scheme

Councillor announces plan to withdraw from government-funded programme in run-up to May elections UK politics live – latest updates The Reform-led Lancashire county council will withdraw from the government’s refugee resettlement scheme, one of its cabinet members has said. Councillor Joshua Roberts announced plans for Lancashire to leave the scheme, which would make it the first local authority to do so. Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes6 May 2026

Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran “At Much Higher Level” If Strait Remains Closed

Trump on Truth Social: “Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to, which is, perhaps, a big assumption, the already legendary Epic Fury will be at an end, and the highly effective Blockade will allow the Hormuz Strait to be OPEN TO ALL, including Iran. If they don’t agree, the bombing starts, and…

The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

Airlines and companies using fuel surcharges to cover surge in costs, UK survey shows

Firms raising prices at fastest rate in three years, driven by soaring energy and wage bills but also extra cost of metals and plastics Business live – latest updates Oil prices fall as Trump hails ‘progress’ on Iran deal Airlines and other companies are increasingly using fuel surcharges to cover soaring costs, a survey has found, in a further sign of Iran war-linked inflation hitting the economy. A poll of companies in the services sector, which includes airlines, found rising fuel prices h

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Zack Polanski hit by bombshell just one day before local elections

New polling shows the Green Party leader's popularity has taken a dive in the last week.

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Former stronghold turns back on Labour as Starmer faces election meltdown

It is officially one of the most deprived areas in the UK, with 43% of children living in deprivation.

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Conservative Home6 May 2026

Ted Newson: What France’s nuclear revolution can teach Britain about energy security

Today, a nuclear revolution such as we saw in France appears far away. Despite most findings of the Fingleton Nuclear Review being accepted by the government, politicians still do not seem to treat energy security with the urgency it requires. The post Ted Newson: What France’s nuclear revolution can teach Britain about energy security appeared first on Conservative Home.