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Guido Fawkes29 Apr 2026

Terror Incident Declared After Stabbings in Golders Green

Head of Counter Terrorism Policing Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor has declared a terrorist incident after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London. A suspect was tasered and arrested by police…

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Guido Fawkes29 Apr 2026

Two People Stabbed in Golders Green

A man has been arrested after two people were stabbed in Golders Green, north-west London, according to Jewish neighbourhood watch group Shomrim said. “One male was seen running along Golders Green Road armed with a knife and attempting to stab Jewish members of the public. Shomrim responded immediately and detained the suspect. Police attended and…

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The Guardian Politics29 Apr 2026

Swearing banned by one in five councils in England and Wales, finds report on ‘busybody’ fines

Campaigners saying public spaces protection orders also being used to criminalise wide range of everyday activities One in five local councils have banned swearing under new “busybody” orders, up from one in 20 councils in 2022. A new report by the Campaign for Freedom in Everyday Life has found that public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) – originally intended to tackle serious anti-social behaviour – are being used by councils in England and Wales to criminalise a wide range of everyday activi

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The Guardian Politics28 Apr 2026

Palestine Action ban created ‘culture of fear’, UK appeal court hears

Home secretary is challenging high court decision that PA’s proscription interfered with freedom of speech The ban on Palestine Action has created a “culture of fear” among those campaigning for Palestinian rights and judges were right to deem it unlawful, the court of appeal has heard. Shabana Mahmood is challenging the high court’s decision in February that Palestine Action’s proscription, the first of a direct action protest group, represented a “very significant interference” with the rights

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The Guardian Politics28 Apr 2026

What is the latest Palestine Action court case – and what is at stake?

Government appeal against high court ruling could have implications for right to protest and lead to other groups being proscribed The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, will have her appeal against the high court ruling that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful heard in the court of appeal this week, beginning on Tuesday. The Guardian explains the history of the case and what is at stake. Continue reading...

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Express Politics27 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer is keeping us trapped in Blairite nightmare with rapists left on our streets

OPINION - ESTHER MCVEY: It's outrageous that the rights of foreign criminals trump our own.

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Express Politics27 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer sparks fury after 'brazen' comment on this crisis engulfing Britain

The Prime Minister said "people can have their lives and livelihoods ruined by persistent shop theft".

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The Guardian Politics27 Apr 2026

Sadiq Khan may try to stop Scotland Yard signing Palantir contract

Exclusive: Mayor raises concerns about using public money to support firms who act ‘contrary to London’s values’ Sadiq Khan may oppose Scotland Yard using Palantir’s AI systems to process criminal intelligence because of his “concerns about using public money to support firms who act contrary to London’s values”. The mayor of London’s office made the statement after the Guardian revealed last week that Palantir, which works for Donald Trump’s ICE immigration crackdown and Israel’s military, has

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The Guardian Politics27 Apr 2026

Police assess evidence on £40,000 donation to Robert Jenrick’s campaign

Exclusive: Some donations to 2024 Tory leadership campaign allegedly originated from US businessman in breach of electoral rules Police are assessing evidence about donations to Robert Jenrick’s campaign to become Conservative leader in 2024 after a referral from the elections watchdog, the Guardian can reveal. The information was passed on by the Electoral Commission, which the Guardian understands has been investigating allegations that almost £40,000 of donations to Jenrick’s leadership campa

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Express Politics25 Apr 2026

Labour warned huge police change forced through by Home Secretary will make crime WORSE

Massive shake-up of police forces could make cracking down on offending harder, experts fear

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The Guardian Politics25 Apr 2026

Walking the dog and braving the paps: the art of the doorstep photo, from Keane to Mandelson

Former US ambassador and Labour peer joins a long line of people who have gone out to meet awaiting paparazzi head-on For a man at the centre of a storm that has rocked the political establishment, Peter Mandelson has spent the week looking remarkably relaxed. Day after day, as MPs have grilled civil servants over who knew what when about the former US ambassador’s security vetting, and police continue to investigate serious allegations over his own conduct, Mandelson has stepped out of his Rege

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The Guardian Politics24 Apr 2026

Zack Polanski calls for ‘nuance’ when discussing antisemitism in rebuke of PM

Green party leader accuses Keir Starmer of ‘silly games’ in accusing his party of playing down hate crimes Zack Polanski has called on politicians to treat antisemitism with “consideration, care and nuance” as he accused Keir Starmer of trying to play political games with the issue. The Green leader’s comments come after the prime minister accused him of playing down recent antisemitic incidents. Polanski’s party is facing increasing scrutiny for recent comments by some candidates and members.

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