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BBC Politics1 May 2026

Kemi Badenoch use of Bloody Sunday footage 'disgusting', says MP

The footage of soldiers on Bloody Sunday appeared in a Conservative Party video opposing reforms to the Legacy Act.

Express Politics1 May 2026

New Nostradamus who 'forecast Trump assassination attempt' says it could get worse for him

Craig Hamilton-Parker, the psychic medium referred to as the "New Nostradamus" has issued a set of predictions about the future of the US and Donald Trump

Guido Fawkes1 May 2026

What Would Prime Minister Streeting Do?

Team Streeting is briefing that he’s got the numbers in the PLP and is ready for a leadership fight. A man can dream. Here is what his manifesto might look like, based on what he’s said before… Return to the EU customs union Tax capital gains on the same basis as income. Replace inheritance tax…

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The Guardian Politics1 May 2026

End of Trump tariffs on whisky sparks row between Scottish parties over claiming credit

Labour called SNP first minister John Swinney ‘shameless’ for claiming credit when it was the result of king’s US visit Donald Trump’s announcement that he will lift punishing US tariffs on scotch whisky has been overshadowed by a row between rival Scottish party leaders over claiming credit for the decision. The whisky industry and business leaders were delighted by the US president’s sudden announcement on his Truth Social network on Thursday that he would end the tariffs to mark the visit by

BBC Politics1 May 2026

Greens pledge £15 minimum wage for all workers

The party accuses the Labour government of watering down its promises on workers' rights.

Environment
BBC Politics1 May 2026

Bin strike deal 'gets done when it gets done'

MP Jess Phillips on the 14-month bin dispute in Birmingham ahead of next week's local elections.

Politics
BBC Politics1 May 2026

Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister

But Alex Davies-Jones says further restrictions must be balanced against the "fundamental right" to protest.

BBC Politics1 May 2026

Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister

But Alex Davies-Jones says further restrictions must be balanced against the "fundamental right" to protest.

Guido Fawkes1 May 2026

Andy Burnham ‘Offering Job-Swap’ to MPs in Commons Putsch

Guido hears Andy Burnham is exploring a few creative ways to get into the Commons. Anyone want to be the mayor of Manchester for two years? Labour sources say the PM-hopeful is offering ‘job-swaps’ to MPs in exchange for them standing down. He’d support their ascension to his mayoralty… Jim McMahon’s name has cropped up.…

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Express Politics1 May 2026

Nightmare for Angela Rayner as Labour MPs launch 'anyone but Ange' plot

The Labour firebrand is at the centre of fevered leadership speculation.

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Conservative Home1 May 2026

Nigel Jones: Seven struggles for the Premiership – who won and why

Given the old adage that your opponents are in other parties but your real enemies are in your own, such brutal intra party warfare is the norm rather than the exception in modern British political history. The post Nigel Jones: Seven struggles for the Premiership – who won and why appeared first on Conservative Home.

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The Guardian Politics1 May 2026

If I could vote in next week’s Senedd election, I’d choose Plaid Cymru. Here’s why | Simon Jenkins

Wales could be richer than any other area of the UK. I just wish Plaid’s leader would be more confident about independence If I were living in Wales, next week I would vote Welsh nationalist, for Plaid Cymru. But I would do so for what its leader claims to support but doesn’t talk about enough: independence. Wales is where I have spent a fifth of each year for almost all of my life. Its natural beauty, the charm of (most of) its towns and the talents of its people should render it the richest pl

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