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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

Why independence is still a political dividing line in Scotland

Scotland remains more or less split down the middle on independence, eight years after the referendum.

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Express Politics3 Mar 2026

Greens deputy leader Mothin Ali sparks fury by attending pro-Iran regime rally

A political storm brews as Mothin Ali, the Green Party's deputy leader, is caught in a whirlwind of controversy after attending a contentious London rally.

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Express Politics3 Mar 2026

Everything you need to know about Rachel Reeves's spring statement today

The Chancellor will deliver her spring statement in the Commons on Tuesday at midday.

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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

Chris Mason: Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet

The prime minister told MPs that the government "does not believe in regime change from the skies".

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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet

The prime minister told MPs that the government "does not believe in regime change from the skies".

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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

Chris Mason: Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet

The prime minister told MPs that the government "does not believe in regime change from the skies".

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Sky News Politics2 Mar 2026

Chancellor to deliver spring forecast

Rachel Reeves will insist she has "the right economic plan for our country" and that "working people are better off" thanks to Labour when she delivers her spring forecast to the Commons today.

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The Guardian Politics2 Mar 2026

Starmer vows to avoid ‘mistakes of Iraq’ that have haunted Labour for decades

Prime minister does not believe US has a plan beyond ‘shock and awe’ stage, as some MPs dread what lies ahead • US-Israel war on Iran – live updates • What we know so far on day three of the Iran war • A visual guide to US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s response Tony Blair’s support for the US invasion of Iraq has long loomed like a spectre over the Labour party. It was present in 2013 when Ed Miliband as opposition leader voted to block UK military action against the Syrian regime. Cont

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Express Politics2 Mar 2026

MPs in line for 5% pay rise in weeks as watchdog says pay them £110,000 by 2029

A Commons watchdog says MPs should be paid £110,000 by the end of the current parliament.

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The Guardian Politics2 Mar 2026

More than 100,000 Britons stranded in Gulf, with airspace closed to most flights

UK considering all evacuation options, including charter and military flights and bus trips across land borders More than 100,000 Britons were stranded in the Gulf on Monday, with airspace in the region still closed to most flights and overland evacuation regarded as risky while Iran continues to launch missile and drone strikes across the region. Downing Street said UK officials were considering all options to get citizens home safely, including using commercial, charter and military flights an

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The Guardian Politics2 Mar 2026

The Guardian view on parliament’s role in war on Iran: MPs should vote before Britain gets sucked in | Editorial

Sir Keir Starmer draws a narrow legal distinction. But if British bases enable a wider US-Israeli campaign, the UK risks sliding into an unlawful conflict In the Commons on Monday, Sir Keir Starmer was clear that Britain will not join offensive action against Tehran. It is wise not to join an illegal attempt at “regime change from the skies”. Sir Keir will, however, permit US use of British bases for limited defensive strikes aimed at stopping Iranian missile attacks. That is a legally clear lin

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BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

MPs' pay to rise by 5% to £98,599 a year from April

Westminster's expenses watchdog says MPs are dealing with higher levels of complex casework and abuse.

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