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Conservative Home2 Jun 2026

Thomas Griffin: Build the conditions, remove the barriers and please just let Britain grow

The problem is not ideas, capital or talent. It is our failure to identify the barriers the state places in front of our best assets and our failure to find the political courage to bulldoze them. That is the oldest Conservative instinct of all: clear the field and let the best win. The post Thomas Griffin: Build the conditions, remove the barriers and please just let Britain grow appeared first on Conservative Home.

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The Guardian Politics2 Jun 2026

An horrific murder – and a civil war threatening to tear apart the British right | Joe Mulhall

After the conviction of Henry Nowak’s killer, the right is embracing racialised language. This tragedy is now just part of a political tussle Joe Mulhall is director of research at the anti-fascism organisation Hope Not Hate The video of the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak at the hands of Vickrum Digwa in Southampton is horrifying. But Nigel Farage’s decision to respond to these events by calling for “pure cold rage” and insisting we recognise that “white lives matter” is a worrying sign of

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The Guardian Politics2 Jun 2026

Shabana Mahmood warns of ‘dangerous undercurrent’ after murder of Henry Nowak

Home secretary’s condenmation of ‘misinformation and inflammatory commentary’ comes after death threats to police UK politics live – latest updates The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has warned of a “dangerous undercurrent” in the wake of the murder of Henry Nowak, who was falsely accused of racism by a Sikh man who had fatally stabbed him with a ceremonial dagger. Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced on Monday to life in prison with a minimum term of 21 years for the December 2025 murder of 18-

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Guido Fawkes2 Jun 2026

LIVE: Shabana Mahmood Gives Statement on Murder of Henry Nowak

In the Commons now:

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Guido Fawkes2 Jun 2026

Downing Street Insists “There Is No Such Thing” as Two-Tier Policing

The Number 10 spokesman speaking at the Lobby briefing of political hacks this afternoon: “There is no such things as two tier policing, the police enforce the law without fear or favour… in this particular case it’s absolutely right that the IOPC [Independent Office for Police Conduct] investigates the police response swiftly and delivers the…

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Express Politics2 Jun 2026

Ed Miliband's plan to 'force through' new net zero targets to make Britons 'poorer'

The Government's pledge comes amid increasing political division over climate action.

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Express Politics2 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer humiliated as top Cabinet Minister refuses to say she supports him

Yvette Cooper has declined to say whether Sir Keir Starmer was a strong and effective leader.

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Conservative Home2 Jun 2026

Brandon To: Why rural renewal is a matter of Conservative survival

This is not just about economics, but about the political survival of Conservatives in rural Britain. Rural voters do not simply want protection from change. They want evidence that their communities still matter economically, to believe their children can build a future without moving away. The post Brandon To: Why rural renewal is a matter of Conservative survival appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics2 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham rules out snap general election if he becomes Prime Minister

Andy Burnham will not call an early election if he becomes Prime Minister.

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The Guardian Politics2 Jun 2026

Labour not looking to raise taxes to fund benefits, minister says after WhatsApp messages revealed

Nick Thomas-Symonds says messages between Pat McFadden and Peter Mandelson are ‘embarrassing’ UK politics live – latest updates Labour MPs are not looking to raise taxes to fund more benefits, the cabinet minister Nick Thomas-Symonds has said. In messages between the work and pensions secretary, Pat McFadden, and Peter Mandelson released on Monday, McFadden wrote: “Every meeting I have is: ‘Who can we tax in order to pay benefits to others?’ They’re asking the wrong questions.” Continue read

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Guido Fawkes2 Jun 2026

Burnham Spokesman Rules Out Early Election to Calm Labour MPs

This morning: “Burnham won’t call an election if he enters Downing Street, his spokesperson told Bloomberg on Tuesday.” This follows reporting by Guido and subsequently the Sun that the option is in active consideration in the Burnham camp. Burnham is currently shaping his political statements to reassure a) voters in Makerfield and b) Labour MPs…

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Guido Fawkes2 Jun 2026

Nick Thomas Symonds Says His Phone With Mandelson Messages Was Stolen

Cabinet Office and EU relations minister Nick Thomas Symonds explained that his phone was snatched on the night of his wife’s birthday and all his messages with Mandelson were therefore non-accessible. Something something Labour butterfingers…

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