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Guido Fawkes23 Mar 2026

Labour Wars: Leadership Carn-age

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The Guardian Politics23 Mar 2026

Is Iran really able to strike London, and is the UK prepared for an attack?

After Tehran targeted the UK-US base on Diego Garcia, Israel’s military said European capitals were also at risk Middle East crisis – live updates The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed at the weekend that Iran had weapons able to travel about 4,000km (2,500 miles), posing an immediate threat to European cities including London. The comments came after it emerged Iran had targeted the joint UK–US military base on Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics23 Mar 2026

PM warns against 'false comfort' of thinking Iran war will end quickly

The PM also tells senior MPs the conflict was "not our war" and there must be a "lawful basis" for any UK involvement.

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Express Politics23 Mar 2026

Keir Starmer torn apart over defence during brutal MP grilling – 'are you embarrassed?'

Under-fire PM faces questions from both Tory and Labour MPs on parliamentary committee

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Guido Fawkes23 Mar 2026

WATCH: Starmer Loses Cool in Liaison Committee Over Missing Defence Plan

Rattled…

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Express Politics23 Mar 2026

Iran war sends red diesel price soaring – 'deeply worrying' effect on farmers

Fuel rockets by 55% to 135p a litre, with fertiliser costs also surging

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The Guardian Politics23 Mar 2026

Starmer says ‘every lever’ will be explored to ease rising costs of living from Iran conflict

PM will chair Cobra meeting with key ministers and Bank of England on Monday, as experts warn of economic shock UK politics live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer has promised to look at using “every lever that’s available to the government” to help with the cost of living impacts of the US-Israel war against Iran, ahead of an emergency meeting with senior ministers later on Monday. The prime minister is to chair a meeting of the Cobra committee on Monday afterno

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Express Politics23 Mar 2026

UK's dire defence against Iran missiles laid bare with 'leaders facing impossible choice'

After Iran's failed attempt to strike Diego Garcia, there are concerns they could have missiles capable of hitting British cities

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Express Politics23 Mar 2026

Channel migrant surge warning as new crisis emerges for Labour

Lucy Moreton, of the Immigration Services Union, warned it is "not in the French interest to do anything to deter" small boat crossings.

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Express Politics23 Mar 2026

'Can you tell us?!' Nick Ferrari tears apart Labour minister over Royal Navy farce

Red-faced minister refuses to say where warship is four times as presenter jibes 'P&O would have been there five days ago'.

Defence
Express Politics23 Mar 2026

Labour civil war could force early election as Keir Starmer clings by a thread

The Prime Minister's party is tearing itself apart on issues that are deal-breakers for UK voters.

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Express Politics23 Mar 2026

Food shortages warning as Starmer accused of rushing through tax raid on farmers

Liz Webster said the Prime Minister could not "prioritise short-term Treasury gains while taking a wait-and-see approach to food security".

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