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Guido Fawkes4 Mar 2026

Mauritius Backs Iran and Demands Immediate Chagos Islands Handover

The government of Mauritius has issued a communiqué spelling out its position on Iran: There must be “an immediate ceasefire and recourse to peaceful means of resolving disputes between the States concerned.” Pro-Iran… “There is no visibility as to when” the Chagos deal will come into effect despite Starmer signing it in May last year.…

Guido Fawkes4 Mar 2026

Government Blocks Study Visas for Four Nations With Abnormally High Asylum Claims

The UK has put a block on study visas for anyone from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan. Mahmood claims they’ve been exploiting the system… Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she was “taking the unprecedented decision to refuse visas for those nationals seeking to exploit our generosity. I will restore order and control to our borders.”…

Immigration
Guido Fawkes4 Mar 2026

Royal Navy Warship Sent to Defend Cyprus Base Hit by Delay

HMS Dragon, the Type 45 air defence destroyer vessel the government has deployed to protect RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, won’t even arrive on its shores for an entire week. British personnel in the area could be exposed for almost 14 days… According to GB News’ Charlie Peters, the MoD expects at least a 24-hour delay…

Defence
Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

The Right Angle: Open for Business

Reform is ramping up its shmoozing campaign with businesses and commercial partners, who are showing increasing interest in the party as it builds momentum. Guido hears last night’s cocktail offensive with business reps was oversubscribed, with 80 people turned away due to capacity. Bidding for conference space starts on Monday… Public affairs firms are telling…

Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

WATCH: Trump Rages at Starmer for Chagos Deal and Iran Attack Inaction

Donald Trump has fired another huge broadside at Starmer just now while speaking with Merz in the White House: “By the way I’m not happy with the UK either. That island that you heard about – the lease – for whatever reason he made a lease of the island. Somebody came and took it away…

Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

Barwell’s New Tory Wet Pressure Group Canvasses for Donations

Gavin Barwell’s new Tory wet influence operation Prosper UK has within weeks of its launch resorted asking supporters for money. A mailshot went out yesterday: “There is real appetite for serious, pro-growth politics focused on solutions, not noise. Our research shows 7 million centre and centre-right voters feel unrepresented in today’s political debate. But you…

Politics
Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

Think Tanks Blast Reeves’ Bleak Spring Statement

The reactions from Westminster’s think tanks are in. It’s a bad day to be a humble wonk hoping for some growth and stability. Deep breath… The Adam Smith Institute’s Joanna Marchong: “The Chancellor has convinced herself of economic stability based on deeply outdated forecasts. It is a Statement written by spin doctors, not economists. After…

PoliticsEconomyHealthcare
Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

Communist Propaganda Adorns Resolution Foundation Offices

A rare glimpse inside the Resolution Foundation offices on Old Queen’s Street, posted by Sam Coates. Staff were watching the Spring Statement… Eagle-eyed co-conspirators could spot the Soviet constructivism hanging in the middle of the office there. Enhance, enhance… The poster reads: “PACE, QUALITY, DISCIPLINE.” Has anyone checked with Torsten Bell how his Five-Year Plan…

Politics
Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

OBR Revises Labour Tax Burden Up Again to Reach Record Postwar High

From the OBR’s forecast: “Taxes are forecast to increase from 36% of GDP this year to 38% by the end of the forecast, with personal taxes accounting for half the increase. The projected 2030-31 level would be a historical high in the UK and almost 6% of GDP above the pre-pandemic level.” Higher taxes will…

EconomyDefence
Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

IN FULL: OBR’s Spring Statement Forecasts

Growth downgraded…

Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

WATCH: Reeves Accidentally Celebrates “The Promise That We Changed”

No need to correct the record. Right the first time…

Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

Government Charter Flight to Leave Oman ‘in Coming Days’

Yvette Cooper has announced in the Commons that the government has chartered a plane to take off from Muscat, Oman “in the coming days.” Again that took time… The government will prioritise “vulnerable” individuals. Around 130,000 British nationals in the region have registered with the Foreign Office, which is 30,000 more than yesterday. Thousands more…

Politics