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BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Greens push for billions to be spent on energy support if bills rise

Leader Zack Polanksi says ministers should end "uncertainty" over future prices caused by the conflict.

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The Guardian Politics18 Mar 2026

Labour promised change for Britain. We are running out of time to deliver it | Angela Rayner

A speech delivered last night by Labour’s former deputy prime minister has intensified the debate about the party’s future. We reproduce an edited extract of it here When the British people voted for us, they voted for change and against a government that did not stand up for their interests. They were disillusioned by a system that is rigged against them, which they want us to transform. The Labour party is at its best when we are bold, when we stand for and stand by our values, and show we are

Express Politics18 Mar 2026

Andrew Neil tears apart Rachel Reeves over Brexit in brutal putdown

The broadcaster hit out at Labour's "outdated obsession" with Brussels.

Guido Fawkes18 Mar 2026

Ex-Tory MP Crispin Blunt Charged With Drug Offences

Crispin Blunt has been charged with four drug offences, including the possession of meth and cannabis. The ex-justice minister is due in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 25th March…

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The Guardian Politics18 Mar 2026

Zack Polanski says Greens would ditch GDP targets and focus on wellbeing instead

Leader uses first major economic speech to prioritise public services and reduction of inequality over growth UK politics live – latest updates A government led by the Green party would not set targets for GDP growth but would instead focus on people’s mental health, social cohesion and community welfare, Zack Polanski has said in a major speech to set out his plans for the economy. In his first policy address since taking over as leader of the Greens in England and Wales six months ago, Polan

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BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

PM swerves questions on whether he spoke to Mandelson over Epstein friendship

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch repeatedly asks if the prime minister spoke to Peter Mandelson about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein before picking him to be a UK ambassador.

BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.

BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.

Guido Fawkes18 Mar 2026

Ed Davey Calls for GB News Censorship Days After Giving Extended Interview to Channel

Ed Davey used one of his only two PMQs questions to accuse GB News of being “Reform propaganda“, and called for even more Ofcom censorship to stop GBN somehow “turn[ing] our great country into their vision of Trump’s America“. Just four days ago he gave a long form interview to the channel’s Chief Political Correspondent…

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Conservative Home18 Mar 2026

PMQs: Badenoch gets no answer as to whether the PM ever spoke to Mandelson before appointing him

The Prime Minister dodged questions about his handling of Mandelson to claim the Conservative leader had wanted to go to war. The Speaker pointed out that it was not Opposition Question Time. The post PMQs: Badenoch gets no answer as to whether the PM ever spoke to Mandelson before appointing him appeared first on Conservative Home.

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The Guardian Politics18 Mar 2026

European resistance to US foreign policy over the decades

As European countries reject President Trump’s call for help to reopen the strait of Hormuz, a look back at previous tensions between the western allies PM turns down President Johnson’s request to send UK forces to Vietnam Continue reading...

The Guardian Politics18 Mar 2026

Lee Anderson filmed paid-for Cameo videos at parliament in possible rules breach

Reform MP made Valentine’s Day clips for platform despite previous warning about commercial filming Newly unearthed Nigel Farage videos reveal support for rioter, neo-Nazi event and far-right slogans The Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has used his parliamentary office to record paid-for personalised messaging videos, in a possible breach of rules that prohibit the commercial use of the Palace of Westminster. Anderson, who had already been warned about commercial filming in Westminster, sold two vid

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