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BBC Politics9 Mar 2026

RAF jets have taken out two more drones, says Healey

The defence secretary also told MPs that the warship HMS Dragon would set sail for the Mediterranean in the next couple of days.

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Express Politics9 Mar 2026

Motorists told to make key change to driving style after £2 a litre petrol price warnings

The Middle East crisis threatens to trigger a cost of living nightmare in Britain.

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Express Politics9 Mar 2026

Rachel Reeves torn apart in Commons for 'gross mismanagement' after Iran update

Tories warn that Chancellor's decisions have left Britain 'more vulnerable' to the economic impacts of Iran crisis

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The Guardian Politics9 Mar 2026

UK inflation likely to rise because of Middle East war, says Rachel Reeves

British chancellor says she will take steps to help families with cost of living as oil prices surge Middle East crisis – live updates Britain is likely to be hit by rising inflation because of the US war with Iran, the UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has said, as she suggested that a “rapid de-escalation” would be the best protection against a jump in energy prices. Both the chancellor and the prime minister, Keir Starmer, suggested the government would be prepared to intervene to protect UK h

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Guido Fawkes9 Mar 2026

Labour Wars: Don’t-Know-Darren in the Doghouse

Guido members get exclusive access to Labour Wars, the inside track on what’s really happening at the top of government. Fawkes Friends and Premium Plotters also receive priority tickets to all our events, like last week’s Save Chagos Boat Party. Click here to become a member today… What was behind Rachel Reeves’ Commons meltdown last…

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BBC Politics9 Mar 2026

PM warns of impact of Iran conflict on UK economy

The prime minister was speaking as oil prices soar in response to turbulence in the Middle East.

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Express Politics9 Mar 2026

People facing postcode lottery for social care with families 'left in limbo'

New research warns that some people are waiting up 297 days for care packages

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The Guardian Politics9 Mar 2026

Britons don’t want any part of Trump’s war fixation – the sooner Labour realises that the better | Owen Jones

Kowtowing to US foreign policy in Iraq and Afghanistan had disastrous consequences. Why are leaders making the same mistake all over again? Here is the sort of analysis you’re being served up by our esteemed commentariat. Keir Starmer’s positioning on the Iran war, we are told, reveals a prime minister with no political compass. True, but talk about burying the lede. The story here is not Starmer’s lack of political acumen. British involvement in the Iran war is not a policy question on which re

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Sky News Politics9 Mar 2026

Starmer facing new Labour rebellion as MPs fight to extend porn ban

The government is trying to find a solution to banning depictions of step-incest in online pornography amid warnings of a "significant rebellion" from female MPs.

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Conservative Home9 Mar 2026

Terrel Mollel: Why sticking with my One Nation conservatism doesn’t make me a Lib Dem

One-nation Conservatism can appeal to our aspirations toward agency and our concerns about social cohesion. In contrast, New Liberalism just offers a reductive imagination of our capacity. The post Terrel Mollel: Why sticking with my One Nation conservatism doesn’t make me a Lib Dem appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics9 Mar 2026

HMS Prince of Wales unlikely to head to the Middle East

It comes after defence sources said the crew had been told they must be ready to leave in five days.

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Express Politics9 Mar 2026

'Severe' punishment facing Brits refusing conscription as ex-NATO boss fears 'WW3 close'

EXCLUSIVE: Brits could potentially face a range of punishments if conscription was reintroduced after a gap of more than 50 years

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