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BBC Politics18 Aug 2026

UK 'supports Ukraine 100%', Burnham says, after Russia's drone warning

Russia accuses the UK of escalating the Ukraine war by supplying British-made drones as the prime minister vows to support Kyiv in its "hour of need".

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Guido Fawkes18 Aug 2026

Burnham ‘Not Embarrassed’ Over Texting White House Imposter

Andy Burnham has told broadcasters he’s not embarrassed about texting an unknown impersonator posing as White House chief of staff Susie Wiles: “No, I’m not, because there was a minimal exchange. Nothing of consequence… And actually, quickly, I realised that this needed to be reported and I did so. All politicians are receiving these pressures…

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Express Politics18 Aug 2026

Pensioners warned they may face tax demands after £500 state pension boost in April

The state pension is set to increase above the personal income tax allowance for the first time

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Express Politics18 Aug 2026

Reform UK civil war erupts as key party figure suspended

Tim Montgomerie has been suspended over repeated criticism of Nigel Farage's party

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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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Conservative Home18 Aug 2026

Neill Watts: Standing up for Conservatism in East Ayrshire

In an environment of tightening local government budgets, my desire is to shield local families from excessive taxation. I remain committed to challenging the council to eliminate administrative waste, ensuring that every penny of taxpayer money is directed toward frontline public services. The post Neill Watts: Standing up for Conservatism in East Ayrshire appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics18 Aug 2026

Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine

An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.

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The Guardian Politics17 Aug 2026

Huge number of children would fall into poverty under Reform’s benefits plans, say campaigners

Party wants to cut £50bn from UK welfare bill but charity says proposals would cause ‘horrific levels of destitution’ Hundreds of thousands of children would be tipped into poverty and destitution under plans unveiled by Reform UK to slash £50bn a year from the UK benefits bill, campaigners have warned. The warnings came after Reform published plans to drastically reduce disability payments, ban non-UK citizens from claiming benefits and introduce compulsory 20 hours a week unpaid workfare for

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The Guardian Politics17 Aug 2026

Ministers drop plan to relax affordable housing rules after negative response

Government concedes ‘significant opposition’ requires new approach on quotas for medium-sized development sites Ministers have dropped plans to relax affordable housing rules for developers in England after a backlash from housing experts who warned it could drastically cut the number of cheaper homes available in rural areas. The government said on Monday it would not go ahead with proposals to end affordable housing quotas for private builders on sites containing between 10 and 49 houses after

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Express Politics17 Aug 2026

Migrants sleep under bridges in UK town as fears of 'Calais Jungle-style' camps soar

EXCLUSIVE: New trafficking 'economy' exploits lax visa rules

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The Guardian Politics17 Aug 2026

Reform’s Tice says people should stop tackling climate crisis and ‘enjoy’ heat

Deputy leader says it is ‘arrogant’ to try to stop global heating, despite UK being left reeling by summer firewave Reform’s deputy leader has dismissed efforts to tackle climate breakdown as futile, as he urged British people to “enjoy” the warmth of the recent heatwaves. Richard Tice told a press conference on Monday he believed it was “arrogant” to try to stop the climate emergency and added that politicians should focus instead on adaptation efforts, while encouraging people to focus on upsi

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