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Express Politics5 Mar 2026

Has Keir Starmer allowed the UK Armed Forces to become a laughing stock?

A former military chief says the Navy alone is in a 'parlous' state amid a fierce political row over the state of Britain's Armed Forces.

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The Guardian Politics5 Mar 2026

Has Starmer been too weak on Iran? – podcast

The UK prime minister has defended his stance on the war in the Middle East amid growing pressure from Cyprus, Bahrain and the UAE. John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether he has shown strength or weakness. Plus: the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has announced her controversial asylum plans Continue reading...

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BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

PM stands by decision not to join strikes on Iran and sends more jets to Qatar

The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".

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The Guardian Politics5 Mar 2026

Defence secretary accuses MPs of deliberately undermining UK’s relationship with Trump

John Healey says its ‘unpatriotic’ for opposition politicians to turn the US against Starmer US-Israel war on Iran – live updates The defence secretary John Healey accused opposition politicians of deliberately undermining the UK’s relationship with Donald Trump, saying it was “unpatriotic” for MPs to seek to turn the US against Keir Starmer. Healey, speaking to the Guardian at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, which was hit by a drone strike over the weekend, said he had been shocked at the way politi

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The Guardian Politics5 Mar 2026

Kemi is wrong about everything. Which is almost an achievement in itself | John Crace

The Tory leader’s appearance on the Today programme was sheer madness – and comedy gold Cast your mind forward 10 years or so. Long after Kemi Badenoch has been sacked as Tory party leader without even getting to contest an election. Long after she has been fired from a sinecure in an HR firm for falling out with all her colleagues. Long after she was dismissed from a Tory thinktank for being unable to think. Long after she was forced to take early retirement. You might think Kemi’s name would b

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Sky News Politics5 Mar 2026

Has Starmer got it right over his Iran war response? 

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BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

What did Keir Starmer say about the Iran conflict?

The conflict in the Middle East could continue "for some time”, the UK prime minister has warned.

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BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

What did Keir Starmer say about the Iran conflict?

The conflict in the Middle East could continue "for some time”, the UK prime minister has warned.

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The Guardian Politics5 Mar 2026

Sirens over RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus are stark reminder of its proximity to war

UK defence minister visits base on high alert after drone strike as civilian personnel, families and villagers seek safety Middle East crisis – live updates The siren that warned a ballistic missile launched from Iran might be heading towards RAF Akrotiri sounded just as the defence secretary, John Healey, had sat down in a secure room on the base, preparing for the day’s Cobra meeting with the prime minister and cabinet. It was the second time the alert had been sounded that day, a sound that

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The Guardian Politics5 Mar 2026

‘Best way forward’ for Iran would be negotiated settlement, says Starmer

PM defends decision not to join initial strikes by US and Israel and says UK is doing ‘everything we can’ to de-escalate situation UK politics live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer has said the Iran conflict engulfing the Middle East could continue “for some time” as he urged Donald Trump that the “best way forward” longer term was a negotiated settlement with Tehran. The prime minister said the UK was doing “everything we can” to de-escalate the situation, a cl

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Guido Fawkes5 Mar 2026

Downing Street Denies Receiving Glasman’s Report ‘Warning Against Mandelson Appointment’

Downing Street has denied having received a written report from Blue Labour’s Lord Glasman warning against Mandelson’s appointment. Back in September as the Mandelson scandal was kicking off, Politics Home reported: “It is understood that after visiting the US and meeting people around Trump who raised concerns about Mandelson’s appointment, Glasman sent a memo to…

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Express Politics5 Mar 2026

Leaked WhatsApp messages show furious Labour civil war erupt over migrant plans

The messages show Labour MPs seemingly expressing their opposition to the Government's policies.

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