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The Guardian Politics3 Mar 2026

Labour to scrap government power over elections watchdog amid fears of abuse

MPs and campaigners had warned law imposed by Tories could be used by future leaders to ‘undermine democracy’ UK politics live – latest updates Ministers are to repeal powers imposed by the Conservatives that allowed them control over the elections watchdog, after warnings they could be abused by a future government with authoritarian ambitions. Steve Reed, who as communities secretary is overseeing a new elections bill, announced the move to MPs, saying he would “repeal in full the power for

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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran

European nations say they want to work better together but are finding it hard to do so

Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

Britain to Finally Send Warship to Defend Cyprus Bases

After Greece and the French decided to send a total of three frigates to defend Cyprus, whose only substantial assets are two British bases, the UK will now finally move. Sacre bleu… The Times reports that John Healey had a meeting this morning to discuss whether to send the destroyer HMS Duncan, one of the…

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Conservative Home3 Mar 2026

Andrew Gilligan: Northern Powerhouse Rail won’t help the North, or power better transport. The Tories have got this wrong

Maybe we’re worried that opposing NPR would look anti-North. But though it's understandably beloved of the profit-scenting construction lobby, and the Labour mayors it has captured – it is in fact a huge obstacle to giving the North the better transport it badly needs. The post Andrew Gilligan: Northern Powerhouse Rail won’t help the North, or power better transport. The Tories have got this wrong appeared first on Conservative Home.

The Guardian Politics3 Mar 2026

‘Boobgate’ tells us nothing about Zack Polanski | Zoe Williams

The anti-Green media were overjoyed when they happened upon this story from the party leader’s former career as a hypnotherapist. In fact, they’re the ones who have been bamboozled We need to talk about boob hypnosis. Did you know that hypnosis can help you make healthier dietary choices, and with the right balance of protein, fibre and positive visualisation, you can become considerably more stacked? Just kidding – I don’t think this actually works and I don’t care what cup size you are. I refe

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Express Politics3 Mar 2026

Keir Starmer humiliated as Macron rushes in French warships to defend British bases

France is sending its own armed forces to defend UK-owned military bases, raising questions about Britain's ability to defend itself

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Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

FT Wrongly Calls Chagos Islands ‘Dependencies of Mauritius’ and Blames Brexit for Starmer’s Deal

It was a bonanza for financially-minded Chagos-followers on Saturday as the FT dedicated a long-read to the topic in its weekend edition. The only problem: the piece was riddled with errors… The article described “the Chagos Islands, once neglected dependencies of Mauritius”. No, the Chagos Islands have never been under the sovereignty of an independent…

Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

Jenrick: Labour Will Make Pact With Greens at Next Election

Predictions for the next election are beginning to appear. It’s that time of the cycle… Reform’s Robert Jenrick predicts a Labour-Green pact off the back of this morning’s devastating poll. Speaking to Sky News: “I do think that British politics is shaping up to be a choice at the next general election between Nigel Farage…

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Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

France Dispatches Navy to Defend Cyprus While UK Stays Away

France is now defending Cyprus instead of Britain. This is what it’s come to… The French government is sending anti-missile and anti-drone assets – along with a frigate – to Cyprus after drones attacked the RAF base at Akrotiri, according to the Cyprus News Agency. Greece has dispatched two frigates and two jets… Meanwhile, Starmer’s…

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Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

Trump Escalates War of Words with ‘Not Helpful’ Starmer

Donald Trump has attacked Keir Starmer again, this time in The Sun: “[Starmer] has not been helpful. I never thought I’d see that. I never thought I’d see that from the UK. We love the UK…. It’s a different world, actually. It’s just a much different kind of relationship that we’ve had with your country…

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Express Politics3 Mar 2026

Nightmare for Keir Starmer as Greens overtake Labour in bombshell poll

New polling puts the Green Party ahead of Labour in a fresh blow to the PM.

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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

UK still working closely with US, minister insists after Trump criticism

The minister defends the UK's stance on Iran, as the US president says the relationship is "obviously not what it was".