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The Guardian Politics27 Apr 2026

Zombie politics is the new norm and Starmer’s dying premiership is the latest instalment | Nesrine Malik

Distracted, listless and unambitious – the PM’s true form has finally emerged. But whatever comes next must end this ruinous cycle Finally, belatedly, an honest portrait of Keir Starmer has been allowed to form. It’s been a hell of a journey. At first he was sanctified as the Labour saviour, finally arrived. That gave way to pleas that he was essentially a good sort, new to politics and in need of time. Now an impression is emerging that he is, in fact, quite a bad egg. To quote a brutal recent

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Sky News Politics27 Apr 2026

The King in Washington: Charles's real job this week

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Express Politics27 Apr 2026

Desperate Starmer whips MPs to block sleaze probe as rebellion grows: 'MPs are angry'

Sir Keir Starmer is whipping Labour MPs to block a sleaze probe into his conduct - as rebels warn 'a lot of Labour MPs are angry' and threaten to break ranks.

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The Guardian Politics26 Apr 2026

UK government move to delay social media ban faces pushback in Lords

Peers and campaigners say proposal for three-year window to impose controls breaks promise of quick action Peers will vote on Monday on a government move that could delay action on children’s access to social media for up to three years, which has triggered a backlash from campaigners and senior figures in the Lords. Ministers tabled an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill that would allow them to wait before introducing new restrictions, Critics warn it risks watering down ear

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Express Politics26 Apr 2026

Labour MP accuses Starmer and Lammy of 'sabotaging Brexit by stealth' in blistering attack

Labour MP Graham Stringer has branded Starmer and Lammy 'uber remainers' who have been 'sabotaging Brexit by stealth from the day after the referendum'.

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The Guardian Politics26 Apr 2026

Royal Mail investigating claims that postal worker ‘binned Reform UK election leaflets’

Message on private Facebook group for staff said: ‘I dumped them all in a bin. They can sack me!’ Royal Mail is investigating allegations that a postal worker claimed to have “dumped” Reform UK campaign leaflets in a bin ahead of Thursday’s local elections. A post on a Facebook group for Royal Mail staff said: “My DO had reform party’s D2D today. I dumped them all in a bin. They can sack me! Idgaf!” Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics26 Apr 2026

The Guardian view on Starmer’s Mandelson gamble: his political judgment faces scrutiny in pivotal week | Editorial

Conflicting accounts will be tested in parliament. The outcome may not be decisive, but risks reinforcing concerns about PM’s leadership It is unlikely that events this week at the foreign affairs select committee will deliver a knockout blow to Sir Keir Starmer over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as Britain’s US ambassador. Westminster will instead see a stress test, forcing competing versions of events into the open – a risk for Downing Street if the story crystallises unfavourably. The fi

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Express Politics26 Apr 2026

Blow to Keir Starmer as ‘half of Brits think he should step down as PM’

The Prime Minister has insisted he can win the next general election - but over 60% of Britons disagree.

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BBC Politics26 Apr 2026

Starmer insists 'majority' of Labour MPs back his leadership

This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir's judgement and leadership.

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BBC Politics26 Apr 2026

Quickfire questions with Jane Dodds

Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds answers quickfire questions ahead of the Senedd election.

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BBC Politics26 Apr 2026

Quickfire questions with Rhun ap Iorwerth

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth answers quickfire questions ahead of the Senedd election.

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BBC Politics26 Apr 2026

Quickfire questions with Eluned Morgan

Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan answers quickfire questions ahead of the 2026 Senedd election.

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