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Conservative Home15 Apr 2026

Andy Street: Growth will not come from noise, slogans or placing burdens on businesses

The route back to government is not through more noise, more grievance or a narrower politics. It is through growth, competence and a proper understanding of what makes an economy work. The post Andy Street: Growth will not come from noise, slogans or placing burdens on businesses appeared first on Conservative Home.

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The Guardian Politics15 Apr 2026

Is the EU back in vogue? – podcast

Lisa O’Carroll reports on the ‘resetting’ of the relationship between the UK and the EU This week, the Guardian reported that Labour is planning to bring in new legislation that will forge closer ties between the UK and the EU. Nearly 10 years on from the Brexit vote, the Guardian’s senior correspondent Lisa O’Carroll speaks to Helen Pidd about what a UK-EU reset would look like. Lisa and Helen also discuss the strength of the EU in the wake of Viktor Orbán’s defeat in the Hungary elections on S

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Sky News Politics14 Apr 2026

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BBC Politics14 Apr 2026

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.

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BBC Politics14 Apr 2026

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.

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The Guardian Politics14 Apr 2026

The Guardian view on defence spending: should the UK’s security rest with Donald Trump? | Editorial

A former Nato chief demands more cash while fixing Britain’s global role. Before billions are spent, ministers must define the purpose of its military George Robertson’s claims about the prime minister’s “corrosive complacency” over Britain’s safety made headlines. But it is a howl of pain, not a sober security analysis. The former Nato secretary general and author of the government’s strategic defence review (SDR) wants Downing Street to back his view of Britain’s role in the world – as Robin t

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BBC Politics14 Apr 2026

The Lib Dem manifesto in 60 seconds

BBC Wales' Gareth Lewis outlines the key details from the Welsh Lib Dem Senedd election manifesto.

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Guido Fawkes14 Apr 2026

Starmer’s £15,000 of Furniture Purchases for Downing Street Flat

Guido’s FOI Unit has obtained the full set of purchases Starmer made for his flat of residence on Downing Street. Totalling over £15,000… Downing Street says the “Government is legally required to maintain the Downing Street buildings to the high standards appropriate to its Grade 1 and 2 listed status in consultation with Historic England.…

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The Guardian Politics14 Apr 2026

Group of Labour MPs proposes new policies to beat rightwing populism

The policies include a Swiss-style EU deal, lower electricity prices and reduced dependence on the US A group of Labour MPs is to propose a series of new policies to defeat rightwing populism, including a Swiss-style deal with the EU, lower electricity prices, a robust defence of climate policies and a reduced dependence on Washington. Among those contributing to a new collection of essays is the former cabinet minister Anneliese Dodds, who calls for a fundamental reappraisal of the UK-US relati

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The Guardian Politics14 Apr 2026

‘Bizarre’ lack of urgency in putting UK on war footing, says defence review co-author

Fiona Hill, a former White House chief adviser, joins ex-Nato chief in criticising Starmer’s leadership on defence UK politics live – latest updates A co-author of Britain’s strategic defence review has joined criticism of Keir Starmer’s leadership on military policy, warning of a “bizarre” lack of urgency in defence planning. Fiona Hill, a former chief adviser to the White House on Russia, echoed the concerns of George Robertson, her co-author with Gen Richard Barrons on the strategic defence

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Guido Fawkes14 Apr 2026

The Right Angle: On Your Marx…

Welcome back to the Right Angle, the insiders’ guide on the what’s happening on the British right. Exclusively for Guido members – click here to join us today… With nominations now closed for the May 7th elections, attention is turning to the more colourful candidates on the ballot paper. Step forward Marx de Morais, standing…

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Express Politics14 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer sent huge warning over scrapping Freeview TV

Campaigners have handed in a 143,000-signature petition to 10 Downing Street.

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