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Conservative Home29 Apr 2026

A three-line whip is no substitute for authority

Labour MPs must now carry not merely a damaged Prime Minister, but a grievously wounded one – and have to explain to their constituents why they thought that vote was a good one, and why they were content to be seen as “complicit in a cover-up”. The post A three-line whip is no substitute for authority appeared first on Conservative Home.

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The Guardian Politics29 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves’s tax shake-up: time to plan ahead, from Isas to self-assessment

The chancellor’s changes will come into force in April 2027, affecting everyone from savers to landlords and sole traders. Experts say to act now Millions of people will be affected by a range of savings, investment and tax changes that take effect in just under a year’s time. “April 2027 may feel some way off, but when it comes to financial planning, a year is not a long time,” says Jason Hollands at the wealth management firm Evelyn Partners. Continue reading...

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Express Politics29 Apr 2026

PMQs LIVE: Keir Starmer faces nightmare grilling after sleaze probe vote

The Prime Minister will take questions in the House of Commons at midday.

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Conservative Home29 Apr 2026

Katie Lam: Labour is opening the door to a whole new wave of lawfare

If protecting our veterans from vexatious prosecution really isn’t compatible with ECHR membership, this only strengthens the case for leaving the ECHR altogether. The post Katie Lam: Labour is opening the door to a whole new wave of lawfare appeared first on Conservative Home.

Express Politics29 Apr 2026

Meet Keir Starmer's 'witch hunt' comrade Lord Hermer - obliterating UK's best interests

OPINION - TIM NEWARK: Witch-hunts against British troops are hollowing out our special forces, and don't mention Chagos Islands or slavery reparations

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Conservative Home29 Apr 2026

Mike Newton: An innovative solution for the fiscal crisis

As gilts yields head above 5 per cent, with welfare out of control and 30 per cent of young adults economically inactive, it is time for an innovative solution to the fiscal crisis. The post Mike Newton: An innovative solution for the fiscal crisis appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

Hampshire: local elections explained in 60 seconds

BBC South's Ellie Cleverley has 60 seconds to explain what the local elections are and how you can vote.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

Hampshire: local elections explained in 60 seconds

BBC South's Ellie Cleverley has 60 seconds to explain what the local elections are and how you can vote.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

MP rejects rumour he could stand aside for Burnham

Bootle MP Peter Dowd said speculation he could create an opening for the mayor was "tittle tattle".

BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

MP rejects rumour he could stand aside for Burnham

Bootle MP Peter Dowd said speculation he could create an opening for the mayor was "tittle tattle".

Conservative Home29 Apr 2026

Alan Mak: Conservatives understand Britain still needs face-to-face banking

A modern financial system must work for all its users, not just the majority. Older people, small business owners, people in rural, suburban and coastal communities and the digitally excluded also need access to the banking system. The post Alan Mak: Conservatives understand Britain still needs face-to-face banking appeared first on Conservative Home.

The Guardian Politics29 Apr 2026

In the coming AI future, Britain must not end up at the mercy of US tech giants | Rafael Behr

Trump is volatile, capricious and unreasonable – but he belongs to the old world of analogue power. What comes next will be harder to manage Donald Trump is not impressed by soft power. He respects hard men with military muscle. But he can be moved by pageantry, which is the purpose of King Charles’s visit to Washington this week. Trump is flattered to rub shoulders with majesty. The good vibes are then supposed to radiate warmth through a political relationship that has been chilled by the war

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