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Express Politics26 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer on brink of axing huge name as allies claim 'nothing to see here'

Sir Keir Starmer may sack Rachel Reeves in a post-election reshuffle as allies insist there is 'no proof' he misled the House over the Mandelson scandal.

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Express Politics26 Apr 2026

POLL: Should Keir Starmer sack Rachel Reeves? Vote now

Starmer is understood to be considering axing Reeves in a desperate post-election reshuffle branded his 'one final roll of the dice'. Should he? Vote in the Express poll.

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Express Politics26 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer must go - UK voters demand immediate election to kick out 'clueless' PM

New polling shows that if Sir Keir Starmer is forced to quit then Energy Secretary Ed Miliband would be among the strongest contenders to move into Number 10

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The Guardian Politics26 Apr 2026

Starmer says ‘vast majority’ of Labour still supports him, despite Mandelson controversy – UK politics live

Prime minister says ‘you never hear from … the people who are supportive, loyal and just want to get on with the job’ Good morning and welcome to today’s live coverage of UK politics. Despite several calls for his resignation from within his own party, Keir Starmer told the Sunday Times that the “vast majority” of the Labour party are supportive of his leadership. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics26 Apr 2026

Dozens of MPs oppose Streeting’s new power to say what NHS pays for drugs

Health secretary’s ‘power grab’ to override Nice comes amid growing concern move may be illegal and benefit big pharma Dozens of MPs are opposing Wes Streeting’s decision to award himself power to dictate what the NHS pays for drugs amid growing concern the move may be illegal. Thirty-one MPs have signed a House of Commons motion voicing their disapproval of the health secretary being handed the power to override the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (Nice) judgment on how much

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BBC Politics26 Apr 2026

Starmer insists 'majority' of Labour MPs back his leadership

This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir's judgement and leadership.

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The Guardian Politics25 Apr 2026

Key figure in Mandelson vetting scandal will not give evidence before MPs

Chief property and security officer Ian Collard set to submit written answers to foreign affairs committee questions A key figure in the row over Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to Washington will not appear before a parliamentary committee of MPs to give evidence. Dame Emily Thornberry had requested that Ian Collard speak to the foreign affairs committee (FAC) on Tuesday, but confirmed on Saturday that he would submit written answers instead. Whether he felt under pressure to del

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Express Politics25 Apr 2026

Reform UK fury as election flyers 'binned by postman'

Nigel Farage's party has demanded an urgent investigation.

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Express Politics25 Apr 2026

Anger as Labour fail to stop hunters bringing sick trophies to UK

Despite an election pledge to ban the import of hunting trophies, Keir Starmer's Government has failed to act

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BBC Politics25 Apr 2026

Key figure in Mandelson vetting row will not give evidence before MPs

The Foreign Affairs Committee says Ian Collard will only be giving evidence in writing.

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The Guardian Politics25 Apr 2026

Security vetting stepped up after MP is given bodyguard with far-right links

Extra social media checks brought in amid growing threat to politicians from extremists The security company that provides bodyguards for MPs has tightened its vetting processes after it sent a bodyguard with far-right links to protect a politician who was under threat from extremists. Mitie, which has a £31m contract for the work, is updating its CPO (Close Protection Operative) vetting processes to include regular social media checks. There will also be random checks on the social media activi

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BBC Politics25 Apr 2026

Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections

Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.

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