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Guido Fawkes2 Mar 2026

MPs Get 5% Pay Rise

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority has released its MP pay decision for 2026/27. A 5% pay rise… “The 2026-27 salary of a Member of Parliament will be £98,599… analysis suggests MPs should receive a salary of around £110,000 by the scheduled end of the current parliament, which IPSA aims to move towards in increments over…

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Guido Fawkes2 Mar 2026

LIVE: Badenoch Gives Speech in Westminster

Live at think tank Policy Exchange…

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Guido Fawkes2 Mar 2026

US Defence Secretary Takes Swipe at British ‘Hand-Wringing’ Over Iran

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has just hit out at ‘traditional’ allies’ failure to support the US in its operation against the Iranian regime. Speaking at a Pentagon press conference, he said Israel was a ‘capable’ partner: “Unlike so many of our traditional allies who wring their hands and clutch their pearls, humming and hawing…

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Guido Fawkes2 Mar 2026

Business Leader Confidence Slides on Day Before Reeves’ Spring Statement

The day before the Spring Statement – for which the Treasury has undergone extreme efforts to keep as quiet as possible so far – the readout from business leaders has turned sour. Who could have predicted that… The Institute of Directors measures business leader optimism every month. Its rating decreased to -63 in February compared…

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BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.

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BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

Henry Zeffman: Starmer seeks to carve out distinct UK approach to this conflict

This is delicate terrain for the prime minister both in the UK and among international leaders too.

The Guardian Politics2 Mar 2026

UK ‘took far too long’ to let US use its airbases to attack Iran, Trump says

US president also ‘very disappointed’ in Keir Starmer over UK government’s deal to hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius US-Israel war on Iran – live updates The UK “took far too long” to allow US forces to use its airbases to attack Iran, Donald Trump has said. The US president added that he was “very disappointed” in Keir Starmer over the British government’s deal to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius as a means to preserve the status of the UK-US airbase on Diego Garcia, part of

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Express Politics2 Mar 2026

Barron Trump 'targeted' after Donald Trump's 'cold response' to US deaths

Barron Trump appears to have been "targeted" after Donald Trump's response to US military deaths was deemed "cold" following the continued unrest in Iran.

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Conservative Home2 Mar 2026

Tara-Jane Sutcliffe: Conservatives should take a lead on democratic integrity and accountability

When an MP crosses the floor without returning to the electorate, the Nolan Principles of public life – not least integrity – are flagrantly flouted. It is a breach of trust. When we vote, we choose not merely a person but a particular policy perspective: a party. The post Tara-Jane Sutcliffe: Conservatives should take a lead on democratic integrity and accountability appeared first on Conservative Home.

Guido Fawkes2 Mar 2026

Greece Deploys Frigates and Jets to Cyprus While Royal Navy Stays Away

Two Hellenic Navy frigates and two F-16 fighter jets are heading to Cyprus to defend the island. Greek defence Minister Nikos Dendias: “Following the unprovoked attacks on the territory of Cyprus, Greece will… contribute in every possible way to the defence of the Republic of Cyprus in order to address the threats and illegal actions…

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Express Politics2 Mar 2026

Cowering Keir Starmer has once again shamed Britain in the eyes of the world

Starmer's behaviour on Iran has been so utterly spineless, stupid and catastrophically damaging to Britain as to show him desperately unworthy of the office he holds.

Guido Fawkes2 Mar 2026

Farage: I Support Regime Change in Iran

Farage spoke on the Iran situation at his press conference at midday. He said unequivocally that he supports regime change in Iran. Meanwhile no one knows what Starmer thinks… He said “this is very different to the Iraq decision” and – in terms of a new regime – that a “constitutional monarchy” is one of several…

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