Express Politics18 May 2026
Lee Anderson issues Labour blistering warning after big promotion: 'Smash to smithereens!'
No-nonsense MP sends blunt threat as he is given key new role by Reform UK
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PoliticsReformRestore26/02/2026
Exclusive Interview: "Rising Star" Switches to Restore Britain — "I Want a Political Home That Respects Me"
Kieran Mishchuk, 19, who won his seat for Reform UK aged 18, tells Restore News why he made the switch and why he hasn't looked back.
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Troubling Evidence Of Corruption
The attacks continue as Restore Britain's popularity is causing panic at Reform
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Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang
Prominent remigration activist Young Bob was assaulted and robbed in Whitechapel on Tuesday evening by a gang of muslims gathered for a debate outside a mosque.
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The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future
Ben Habib's proposed merger with Restore Britain collapses after Rupert Lowe refuses to hand over the keys. The reaction from Advance UK's inner circle reveals more about their motivations than they intended.
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Express Politics18 May 2026
Reeves reacts after IMF revises UK growth over Iran war
The cost of living looks set to continue going up
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Guido Fawkes18 May 2026
LIVE: Andy Burnham Speaks at North Investment Summit
Burnham has been in Makerfield campaigning since last week. He isn’t even the candidate yet… Today he speaks at the Great North Investment Summit in his capacity as mayor. And as the IMF fires a warning shot about borrowing…
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Guido Fawkes18 May 2026
IMF: British Tax Take Hits Ceiling & Labour Leadership Race to Hurt Growth
In its latest global outlook the IMF has warned that there is “limited fiscal space” and borrowing costs already “elevated.” Paging Mr Burnham… The international forecaster warned “domestic uncertainty” could hit the UK economy along with the Iran war could hit growth just as it upgraded its forecast for this year. Reeves will be handing…
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The Guardian Politics18 May 2026
Lammy dismisses Streeting’s call for UK to rejoin EU as ‘sixth form’ debating position – UK politics live
Deputy PM says the public will not forgive weeks of internal debate on the EU and Labour leadership, warning it will play into Reform’s hands Good morning. Harold Wilson was right; a week is a long time etc etc. Seven days ago, the biggest threat to Keir Starmer was a half-baked challenge from Catherine West. A week on, with Andy Burnham on a viable path back to Westminster within the next few weeks, it now seems more likely than not that Burnham will be prime minister by the autumn, perhaps ear
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Express Politics18 May 2026
Keir Starmer just finally stood up to Rachel Reeves and the left – too little too late
OPINION: The Prime Minister is set to finally sign off on a £18bn defence investment package, after a year of dither and delay.
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Express Politics18 May 2026
Politics LIVE: Labour civil war explodes in furious row over Brexit
A battle over reversing Brexit has erupted among Labour leadership contenders - follow live.
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The Guardian Politics18 May 2026
National Conversation project launches as Britain risks ‘being torn apart by differences’
Commission led by Sajid Javid and Jon Cruddas asks public to share vision of community and country to help rebuild social cohesion Sajid Javid has warned the country risks “being torn apart by our differences” as figures from across public life launch a project that asks what it means to be British. The Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, co-chaired by the former Conservative chancellor as well as the former Labour party policy chief Jon Cruddas, is urging the public to share their
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The Guardian Politics18 May 2026
The result of normalising Reform’s ideas? Neighbour is turned against neighbour | Nesrine Malik
‘Concern’ about immigration has now morphed into policing how ethnic minorities exist in our communities Turn away, for a moment, from Westminster and the battle to be the next prime minister – and towards the lives of the ethnic minorities and immigrants who live in England and who just saw many parts of their country turn turquoise at the May local elections. How are these people to be treated by Reform representatives when that party thinks they are lesser humans – and a threat to the social
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The Guardian Politics18 May 2026
UK’s next ambassador to Japan may be called to give evidence in Mandelson inquiry
MPs will decide whether Corin Robertson will face questions over decision to award security clearance against advice The UK’s next ambassador to Japan could be called to give evidence over the decision to award Peter Mandelson security clearance against the advice of vetting officials. Corin Robertson was the Foreign Office’s (FCDO) chief operating officer when she was involved in the decision in late January 2025 to grant Mandelson clearance, according to evidence given to MPs. Continue readin
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Express Politics18 May 2026
Burnham allies savage Streeting as Labour leadership descends into Brexit civil war
Labour's leadership race has collapsed into open warfare over Brexit as Burnham allies accused Streeting of sabotaging the mayor's Makerfield campaign.
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The Guardian Politics17 May 2026
Andy Burnham faces perilous race to win Makerfield byelection, allies say
Reform, which won more than 50% of the local election vote, is likely to focus heavily on immigration and Brexit Andy Burnham faces a perilous race to win the Makerfield seat, his allies have warned, as he gears up to fight a byelection that could decide the long-term future of Labour and the country. The Greater Manchester mayor is likely to be confirmed as Labour’s candidate for the north-west constituency later this week, but those close to him say he faces an uphill battle to beat Reform UK.
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