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The Guardian Politics18 Aug 2026

Civil service chief got record £500,000 payout after Starmer dismissal

Chris Wormald received unprecedented payment after serving as cabinet secretary for just 14 months The former head of the civil service Chris Wormald received a record payout, in the region of £500,000, when he was forced out of the top job in Whitehall by Keir Starmer, it has emerged. The unprecedented payment was made after Wormald served just 14 months in the role of cabinet secretary before being replaced by Antonia Romeo. Continue reading...

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Express Politics18 Aug 2026

Nigel Farage handed major poll boost after Clacton by-election victory

New research shows that Britons tend to say the by-election was a good result for the Reform UK boss

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Guido Fawkes18 Aug 2026

EXC: Tim Montgomerie Suspended From Reform

Guido hears Montgomerie was informed of his suspension yesterday – before his appearance on The Spectator’s podcast…

Express Politics18 Aug 2026

Angela Rayner’s big boast is a complete fantasy - it's about to blow up in Burnham’s face

Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham are treating us like mugs. But they won't fool us for long.

Guido Fawkes18 Aug 2026

Ex-Cabinet Secretary Wormald Handed £500,000 Payout After Starmer Sacking

According to the FT, former Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald received a staggering £500,000 payout after Starmer sacked him in February. A record sum which is almost double the expected amount, and paid by the taxpayer. Thanks Keir… His sudden departure after just 14 months in the job – once Starmer decided he’d made the wrong…

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The Guardian Politics18 Aug 2026

Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel – UK politics live

Burnham has announced a range of policies aimed at relieving pressure on financially squeezed households and businesses Disabled bus pass holders in England will be able to travel for free at all hours from April next year, the government has announced. Currently, disabled bus passes are valid for travel only on weekdays from 9.30am to 11pm unless local authorities fund an extension, as Greater Manchester did earlier this year when Andy Burnham was mayor. Continue reading...

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Express Politics18 Aug 2026

POLL: Should benefit claimants be made to clean up high streets?

Have your say in our online poll on whether long-term benefit claimants should do community work.

Express Politics18 Aug 2026

Angela Rayner blasted over 'disastrous' policy after 'dire' unemployment figures

Critics have blamed Labour's tax hikes and workers' rights legislation for the unemployment figures

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Guido Fawkes18 Aug 2026

Job Vacancies Hit Lowest Level in Five Years

Miserable new figures from the ONS show there are 18,000 fewer vacancies available than a year ago, with the lowest overall total since the pandemic. Unemployment sat at 4.9% in the three months to June. Small businesses have tightened their belts the most, cutting 8,000 openings, in the face of higher employment taxes and operational…

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The Guardian Politics18 Aug 2026

Moscow warns UK over reports Ukraine using British drones to attack Russia

Ministry of Defence rebuffs threat of ‘consequences … for deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis’ Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time. Ukraine used drones made by two UK companies as part of a so-called deep strike campaign, the Sunday Times reported. Continue reading...

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Express Politics18 Aug 2026

Angela Rayner accused of making it easier for travellers to set up 'illegal' sites

Tories warn Labour is "making it easier for travellers to set up illegal sites".

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BBC Politics18 Aug 2026

Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel

The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.