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Guido Fawkes9 Apr 2026

IN FULL: Every Restaurateur & Chef to Come Out Against Labour Government

Yesterday Leon boss John Vincent said Labour is “totally killing the restaurant industry” and that “everyone knows restaurants are done.” Stark… Chefs, restaurateurs, and industry leaders have varied criticisms of Reeves’ policies. They all agree they aren’t doing any good… Guido has compiled them for co-conspirators’ reading leisure below: Celebrity chefs / high-profile restaurateurs (12)…

The Guardian Politics9 Apr 2026

‘No more bending to Westminster’s will’ if Plaid Cymru wins power, leader vows

Rhun ap Iorwerth launches party’s manifesto and says he is unconcerned by Reform UK threat in Welsh elections UK politics live – latest updates Plaid Cymru’s leader has promised “no more bending to Westminster’s will” as the nationalist party stands on the brink of taking office for the first time in next month’s Senedd elections. Speaking at Plaid Cymru’s manifesto launch in Wrexham on Thursday – chosen because of its football team, which has showcased Wales’s potential to the world – Rhun ap

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BBC Politics9 Apr 2026

Payments for children and 100 new GPs in Plaid election manifesto

Rhun ap Iorwerth said a Plaid government would cut waiting times, help with childcare costs and grow economy.

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Guido Fawkes9 Apr 2026

Bursting the Bubble: One Month to Go…

Welcome to Bursting the Bubble-  the weekly guide to the polls, the numbers and the elections that matter. A series so good, Angela Rayner stole its name for her podcast. Become a member now to get access to Guido’s poll of polls and all the latest data… Just four weeks until the locals…

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Conservative Home9 Apr 2026

Jonathan Guttentag: The fate of the Iranian regime will matter in Britain too

The consequences of Iran’s success or failure will not be confined to the Middle East. They will be felt in Britain too — in our confidence, our cohesion, and our sense of whether the West still believes in itself. The post Jonathan Guttentag: The fate of the Iranian regime will matter in Britain too appeared first on Conservative Home.

The Guardian Politics9 Apr 2026

Son of British couple detained in Iran calls on Starmer to press for their release

Joe Bennett says ceasefire presents ‘very opportune moment’ to raise case of his parents, Lindsay and Craig Foreman Middle East crisis – live updates The son of a British couple detained in Tehran on espionage charges has called on Keir Starmer to prioritise their case in the “very opportune moment” of a ceasefire in the Iran conflict. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, were arrested while on a five-day trip across Iran in January last year and have been held in Evin prison for 15 mo

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The Guardian Politics9 Apr 2026

UK spending on foreign aid hits lowest level since 2008

Government allocated 0.43% of national income to aid in 2025, with total spend down £1bn on previous year The UK government’s spending on foreign aid has hit its lowest level in nearly two decades, figures show, as humanitarian experts warn the cuts are costing lives. Provisional data shows the government allocated 0.43% of national income to official development assistance (ODA) in 2025, a decrease from 0.5% in 2024 and matching the level in 2008. Continue reading...

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Express Politics9 Apr 2026

POLL: Should Starmer extend the 5p fuel duty cut beyond September?

The 5p reduction in fuel duty was introduced by the previous Conservative government in 2022 to help motorists cope with high prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

BBC Politics9 Apr 2026

UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines

Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.

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Guido Fawkes9 Apr 2026

Labour Bulldozes Through Overwhelming Employer Opposition to New Union Access Policy

Documents released by the government show overwhelming employer opposition to the union access proposals set out in the Employment Rights Act. Labour is obviously proceeding anyway… 1,210 respondents to the government consultation on trade union access to workplaces were employers out of 1,612 total: Percentage of consultation respondents who disagreed with government proposals — all…

Conservative Home9 Apr 2026

Kemi Badenoch’s first TV Party Political Broadcast of the local elections

The video sets out her plan to back British energy and cut bills, paid for by getting Britain drilling in the North Sea. The post Kemi Badenoch’s first TV Party Political Broadcast of the local elections appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics9 Apr 2026

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Labour of failing to build enough social and affordable homes.

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