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Express Politics24 Apr 2026

Politics LIVE: Nightmare for Starmer as pressure mounts for PM to face Commons committee

Kemi Badenoch and Sir Ed Davey join calls for Labour leader to face powerful body over Mandelson claims

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Conservative Home24 Apr 2026

When it really is a marathon not a sprint don’t be put off by the half-time commentary

In two years of watching this political race I’ve seen an unpromising start and a long uphill climb coming ahead, but I’m still confident that not only are the Tories not ‘out of the race’ they are contending. The post When it really is a marathon not a sprint don’t be put off by the half-time commentary appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics24 Apr 2026

The Big Debate: Waiting lists apology, cost of living and more powers

The NHS and childcare are two of the main topics debated by political leaders in Carmarthen.

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The Guardian Politics24 Apr 2026

‘It’s Andy or bust’: could Burnham’s return to parliament save Starmer?

Labour MPs are reportedly urging colleagues to demand Burnham’s return in order to position him as Starmer’s eventual successor If Keir Starmer is looking for a saviour to keep him in No 10 after the May elections and the scandal of the Mandelson saga, there is an unlikely figure in the north-west who might help him – temporarily. It has been the week where the prime minister seemed at his most isolated. But Labour MPs told the Guardian they were urging colleagues not to depose Starmer next mont

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The Guardian Politics24 Apr 2026

‘This election is all to play for’: Can the Scottish Labour leader defy political gravity in May?

Anas Sarwar speaks to the Guardian about why he thinks the polls are wrong and how he hopes to end the SNP’s near 20-year dominance at Holyrood Anas Sarwar says he is certain he can pull off one of the greatest escape acts of modern British politics. It is 14 days until the Holyrood election, and the polls consistently show Scottish Labour is in a battle simply to come second, never mind win. Those polls are wrong, Sarwar says, and in two weeks plans to prove it. Claiming to be “more than happy”

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The Guardian Politics24 Apr 2026

Two men made mistakes over Mandelson – only one has lost his job. That should haunt Starmer | Gaby Hinsliff

As the bodies pile up and he continues to blame everyone but himself, respect for the prime minister is draining steadily away A good leader never asks their people to do something they wouldn’t do themselves. Hold others to the highest standards, by all means, but only if you have equally high expectations of yourself: otherwise you may command obedience in politics but never respect, and over time even that grudging compliance may come laced with contempt. And so it is, less than two years

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BBC Politics24 Apr 2026

Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.

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BBC Politics23 Apr 2026

PM's ex-chief of staff says he doesn't recognise claims about his behaviour

Morgan McSweeney speaks publicly for the first time about his departure from Downing Street.

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BBC Politics23 Apr 2026

PM's ex-chief of staff says he doesn't recognise claims about his behaviour

Morgan McSweeney speaks publicly for the first time about his departure from Downing Street.

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BBC Politics23 Apr 2026

SNP's McAllan supports more 'evidence-led' drilling in North Sea

The main political parties were asked their views on oil and gas extraction during the BBC's Question Time held in Aberdeen.

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BBC Politics23 Apr 2026

SNP's McAllan supports more 'evidence-led' drilling in North Sea

The main political parties were asked their views on oil and gas extraction during the BBC's Question Time held in Aberdeen.

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The Guardian Politics23 Apr 2026

‘Toxic’ views of Reform UK candidates raise questions about party’s vetting

Hope Not Hate campaign identifies election hopefuls calling for a ‘white Britain’ and complaining of ‘kowtowing to the black community’ A Reform UK candidate who called for a “white Britain” and said Keir Starmer should be shot is among a number fuelling doubts about the party’s claim to have tightened up its vetting. The past comments of Linda McFarlane and other political hopefuls have been unearthed ahead of the 7 May elections, including one who complained about “constant kowtowing to the bl

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