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The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026

Threats against female MPs having ‘chilling effect’ on women in public life, minister says

Security minister Dan Jarvis has announced new security measures ahead of May’s local elections Threats against female MPs are having a “chilling effect” on talented women thinking of going into public life but deciding not to, security minister Dan Jarvis has said. Warning that there was an “unprecedented” volume of threats against elected representatives – including assaults, vandalism, stalking and a “blizzard of online abuse” – Jarvis announced new security measures ahead of the local electi

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The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026

Why the hell did Starmer pick Mandelson? The latest mug on the media round had no idea | John Crace

Nick Thomas-Symonds unravelled under barrage of questions – as PM instead bored some mothers and babies in Belfast You could smell the fear among senior ministers on Wednesday night. No one wanted to be “that person”. The mug who would be sent out on the Thursday morning media round to answer the inevitable barrage of questions about Peter Mandelson. The equivalent to a two-hour-long walk of shame, and one entirely of the prime minister’s making. The Cabinet Office minister, Nick Thomas-Symonds,

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The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026

Gerry Adams was leader of IRA, ex-police officers tell high court

Two former members of Royal Ulster Constabulary testify at civil trial that Adams led proscribed organisation Gerry Adams was the leader of the Irish Republican Army, two former police officers have told the high court. The former Sinn Féin leader is being sued for symbolic “vindicatory” damages of £1 each by John Clark, Jonathan Ganesh and Barry Laycock, who allege he was culpable for three separate IRA bombings in which they were injured. Continue reading...

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Express Politics12 Mar 2026

This Sharia submission would be a wrecking ball to UK – wishful thinking won't save us

OPINION - LEO MCKINSTRY: It's a crying shame Shabana Mahmood's colleagues aren't as tough as she is.

Express Politics12 Mar 2026

Keir Starmer just went to war with Rachel Reeves - and it’s a disaster for both of them

The Prime Minister's chances of survival risk going up in flames if he cannot scrap one looming increase.

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The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026

Mandelson files: Starmer admits ‘I made a mistake’ – The Latest

Keir Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in making Peter Mandelson ambassador to the US due to his links with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to newly released files. The first batch of files raises new questions about the prime minister’s judgment, as well as the vetting process at the highest level of government. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland – watch on YouTube Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes12 Mar 2026

WATCH: Jolyon Sensually Dances Backstage at Trans Festival

Jolyon’s Bluesky followers have been treated to a short video of the failed lawyer dancing backstage at a trans festival in London. This is what you’ve lost over on Musk’s X… Jolyon is seen enthusiastically dancing at the Trans Mission festival in Wembley with American singer Beth Ditto. Zack Polanski was at the same event…

Express Politics12 Mar 2026

Keir Starmer accused of 'cover up' as key part of the Mandelson files 'missing'

Critics have called for Sir Keir Starmer to step aside over his handling of Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment of US ambassador.

Guido Fawkes12 Mar 2026

Bursting the Bubble: Reality Bites

Welcome to Bursting the Bubble, the data deep-dive that tells you what’s really happening outside the Westminster village. Exclusively for Guido members… Get access to Guido’s own poll of polls, and an instant breakdown of all the latest electoral data across Britain, by becoming a member today. Click here to join and get 50% off…

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BBC Politics12 Mar 2026

UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, Healey says

British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

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The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026

No 10 rejects claims it covered up Starmer’s role in Mandelson appointment

Downing Street denies former minister’s vetting and approval was rushed through after release of documents by government UK politics live – latest updates Downing Street has rejected accusations it covered up Keir Starmer’s role in appointing Peter Mandelson as the UK ambassador to Washington, after documents detailing the process showed no formal input from the prime minister. A day after 147 pages of documents were released by the government, No 10 also denied that the approval and vetting o

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The Guardian Politics12 Mar 2026

Several Labour MPs in talks with Greens about defecting to the party, sources say

Exclusive: none of the MPs are yet near point of crossing the floor and want guarantees they would be reselected for their seat at next election UK politics live – latest updates Several Labour MPs are in talks about defecting to the Greens, but are seeking guarantees they would be backed electorally by their new party, the Guardian has been told. Zack Polanski, the leader of the Greens in England and Wales, has said publicly that he has chatted to Labour MPs about the idea of switching sides,

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