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The Guardian Politics9 Mar 2026

X suspends 800m accounts in one year amid ‘massive’ scale of manipulation attempts

Social media company tells MPs of continual fight against state-backed attempts, with Russia being most prolific Elon Musk’s X said it has suspended 800m accounts over a 12-month period as it fights the “massive” scale of attempts to manipulate the platform. The social media company told MPs it was continually fighting state-backed attempts to hijack the agenda on its network, with Russia being the most prolific state actor, followed by Iran and China. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics9 Mar 2026

Labour lawyers ‘blocked’ from briefing MPs on jury trials overhaul before vote

Leader of rebel group says there is deep concern within Society of Labour Lawyers about courts and tribunals bill Lawyers affiliated to Labour were “blocked” from briefing party MPs to share concerns about plans to cut the number of jury trials in England and Wales, it has been claimed. The allegation was made by Karl Turner, the leader of a backbench rebellion against a flagship government bill that would remove the right to a jury trial in thousands of cases, before the first chance by MPs

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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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Express Politics9 Mar 2026

‘Last thing we need!’ Diversity campaigner to lead new ‘anti-jobs regulator’

Outcry as Lisa Pinney to lead new Fair Work Agency after 'history of trans activism'

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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Sky News Politics9 Mar 2026

Elon Musk's X grilled over 'appalling and offensive' Grok posts on Hillsborough

X has been questioned by MPs over "the most appalling and offensive" AI posts about the Hillsborough disaster.

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Express Politics9 Mar 2026

I was a senior UK diplomat – why I finally quit ‘woke’ Foreign Office

OPINION - AMEER KOTECHA: Britain badly needs to address these problems

Express Politics9 Mar 2026

Nigel Farage can't afford to fall into this Donald Trump-shaped trap

OPINION - JONATHAN SAXTY: The Reform UK leader will be haunted by a previous Prime Minister.

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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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