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The Guardian Politics7 Apr 2026

Can Starmer maintain ‘defensive strikes’ stance as Trump escalates threats on Iran?

Warnings that US could attack civilian infrastructure draws questions whether it is legally plausible for UK to still claim self-defence • Donald Trump says ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Iran ignores demands In Downing Street, Keir Starmer has been at pains to emphasise that he will only authorise the use of UK bases by the US for “defensive” strikes on Iranian military targets. In the White House, Donald Trump has threatened to bomb civilian infrastructure – and said on Monday that he was

PoliticsDefence
Guido Fawkes7 Apr 2026

Faulty HMS Dragon Withdraws to Port

The Mail reports that HMS Dragon, the only warship of Britain’s in the Middle Eastern region, has withdrawn to port “for repairs and logistics after experiencing issues with its fresh water supplies.” No comment…

Defence
Express Politics7 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer's migrant benefits splurge branded 'sick insult' - Labour ignores vital issue

ANALYSIS - DAVID WILLIAMSON: Keir Starmer axed the two-child benefit cap as he fights to stop MPs ousting him - but Reform will blast the PM for cash splurge

Politics
Guido Fawkes7 Apr 2026

Tiny Number Apply to Be Ed Davey’s New Chief of Staff

Ed Davey’s advert for a new personal Chief of Staff has garnered a limited number of applications. Not much appetite in running the Labour meek coalition partner vehicle… “The Chief of Staff is the Leader’s principal strategic adviser and senior aide, responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the Leader’s Office and supporting the Leader…

The Guardian Politics7 Apr 2026

Reform cold calling public in bid to find ‘paper’ candidates for local elections

Guardian journalist among those to get surprise request, though Farage denies party are ‘begging’ people to stand UK politics live – latest updates Reform UK has been cold calling people asking them to become “paper” candidates for the party at the local elections, as parties dash to sign up enough names before Thursday’s deadline. Nigel Farage’s party has been ringing members of the public asking them to stand despite apparently knowing very little about them except that they have signed up f

PoliticsReformHousing
The Guardian Politics7 Apr 2026

What the interest rate cap on student loans means for graduates

Decision to cap rate at 6% from September is unlikely to defuse row over crippling cost of debt Full story: UK caps interest rate on student loans The government has announced a small concession for millions of university graduates with “plan 2” student loans. However, the decision to cap the interest rate charged at 6% from September is unlikely to defuse the row over the crippling cost of degree course debts. Continue reading...

Education
Guido Fawkes7 Apr 2026

Labour Blocks 16-Year-Olds From Digital ID People’s Assembly Despite Giving Them the Vote

Some strategic Parliamentary questions from Alex Burghart have identified that the £600,000 Digital ID people’s assembly will only allow 18-year-olds in: “Participants will be recruited through a process called sortition. This is a random postcode lottery. It is a way of selecting individuals to take part in deliberative processes, where everyone is given an equal…

Politics
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.

PoliticsEconomy
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.

PoliticsEconomy
Express Politics7 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer ordered to stand up to Ed Miliband over North Sea oil as energy bills rise

There is also support for action to help people with energy costs in the wake of the Iran war price surge

Defence
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...

EconomyHealthcare
Express Politics7 Apr 2026

Reform accused of 'unholy alliance' with Khan that would bulldoze London's green spaces

Tories have accused Reform of an 'unholy alliance' with Sadiq Khan that would let the Mayor bulldoze London's green belt and precious open spaces.

Environment