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BBC Politics9 Apr 2026

Plaid Cymru promises action on NHS, childcare and economy

Plaid leader says Plaid government to cut waiting times, help with childcare costs and grow economy.

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The Guardian Politics8 Apr 2026

Scottish Labour pledges £30m to top up artists’ income to a living wage

Anas Sarwar says scheme would be part of overhaul of arts funding in Scotland Labour has pledged to spend £30m on giving Scottish artists and musicians a living wage, mirroring a similar scheme in Ireland guaranteeing artists a basic income. Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, said the scheme would be part of a deeper shake-up of cultural funding in Scotland by integrating arts and culture into the Scottish government’s economic strategies if his party won power in next month’s Holyrood ele

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Express Politics8 Apr 2026

Labour's 'stealth tax bombshell' to wipe out April's £117 energy bill savings

Brits are set to be hit by Labour's "multi-billion pound stealth tax grab".

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Guido Fawkes8 Apr 2026

WATCH: Pete Hegseth Claims Iranians Buckled Under ‘Overwhelming Pressure’

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Iranians agreed to a ceasefire under “overwhelming pressure” and that “President Trump had the power to cripple Iran’s entire economy in minutes, but he chose mercy.” Calm down everyone – Starmer’s there now…

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Conservative Home8 Apr 2026

Mark Yale: Local government service is where ‘One Nation Conservatism’ really delivers

Voters do not judge us by our ideological purity, they judge us by whether the bins are collected, the schools are improving, and the state of the local high street and economy. The success of the Party at general elections is built on local Conservative politicians achieving this. The post Mark Yale: Local government service is where ‘One Nation Conservatism’ really delivers appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes8 Apr 2026

Starmer to Burn More Than £200,000 in Taxpayer Cash for Trip to the Gulf

Starmer is set to burn over £200,000 in taxpayer cash for a self-promotion trip to the Gulf which serves zero purpose. You’ve seen this play before… The PM is advertising his trip post-ceasefire as evidence that he is “leading international efforts” on Iran. Pass the sick cup… “The Prime Minister will travel to the Gulf…

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Express Politics8 Apr 2026

POLL: Should four-day working weeks be banned?

Shadow Local Government Secretary Sir James Cleverly said taxpayers "should not be paying full rates for part-time services".

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BBC Politics7 Apr 2026

Scottish Conservatives pledge tax cuts in election manifesto

Leader Russell Findlay announces his party's plans ahead of next month's Holyrood poll.

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BBC Politics7 Apr 2026

Scottish Conservatives pledge tax cuts in election manifesto

Leader Russell Findlay announces his party's plans ahead of next month's Holyrood poll.

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The Guardian Politics7 Apr 2026

British Medical Association accused of hypocrisy as its own staff strike over pay

Union rejected 4.9% pay rise for resident doctors, who are on six-day strike, but offered its own staff 2.75% The British Medical Association has been accused of the “height of hypocrisy” for offering its own staff below-inflation pay rises while demanding a 26% increase for resident doctors. Tens of thousands of medics walked out of the NHS in England on Tuesday, the 15th time they have staged industrial action since March 2023 in their campaign for “full pay restoration”. Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes7 Apr 2026

Burnham Offering Taxpayer-Funded E-Bike Vouchers to “Gender Diverse People”

Transport for Greater Manchester is piloting a new E-bike subsidy scheme at the generosity of the taxpayer via DfT’s Active Travel England. Priority is given to applicants who are “underrepresented in cycling or who experience financial or practical barriers“. Here’s who Andy Burnham has decided is ‘underrepresented in cycling’… People living in areas of higher…

Economy
Guido Fawkes7 Apr 2026

Labour Won’t Reveal Cost of Capping Student Loan Interest Rates Until Budget

Downing Street is refusing to say how much it will cost to cap student loan interest payments at 6%. When asked, the Number 10 spokesman said at the Lobby briefing this afternoon: “I think the RPI figure will be published later this month, costs and funding will be set out at the Budget in the…

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