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The Guardian Politics5 Mar 2026

Greens deputy leader calls for apology from Starmer over false claims that led to death threats

Mothin Ali fears for his life after anti-war protest was wrongly described as being in support of Iranian regime The deputy leader of the Green party has demanded an apology from Keir Starmer after the prime minister appeared to back false claims he protested in support of the Iranian regime, which led to him receiving death threats. Mothin Ali said he was “so scared” that the racist threats had increased to a point where “it feels like this time it might get me killed”. Continue reading...

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Express Politics5 Mar 2026

Kemi Badenoch urges UK to take offensive aciton against Iran

Kemi Badenoch has slammed Keir Starmer's handling of the Middle East conflict.

Guido Fawkes5 Mar 2026

Reform Rakes in £5.4 Million as Crypto Boost Leaves Tories Trailing

The Electoral Commission has published its party donation data for Q4 2025. Reform dominated at £5,456,000 entirely in private donations, largely thanks to crypto investor Christopher Harborne handing the party a massive £3 million in November. The Tories, by comparison, took a total of £4,016,181, but only £2,401,452 of that was private donations while £1,614,729…

The Guardian Politics5 Mar 2026

Cabinet ministers ‘blocked’ Starmer from letting US use British bases for military operation against Iran on Friday – UK politics live

A number of ministers voiced their strong opposition to Donald Trump using British airbases to attack Iran’s missile capability, according to a report Hello and welcome to the UK politics live blog. Cabinet ministers, led by energy secretary Ed Miliband, blocked Keir Starmer from allowing Donald Trump to use British airbases for its attacks on Iran, it has been reported. John Healey has flown to Cyprus to calm the diplomatic fallout over a drone that evaded detection and hit an RAF base, which h

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Express Politics5 Mar 2026

Labour has found the war leader it deserves – but he’s fighting for the wrong side

If I was in the trenches, I wouldn't want PM Keir Starmer cowering beside me.

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Express Politics5 Mar 2026

Nigel Farage was panned for this decision – but it could turn out to be masterstroke

It's far from a clear run for Reform UK, but one move in particular could help convince sceptical voters.

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Conservative Home5 Mar 2026

Newslinks for Thursday 5th March 2026

Labour MP's husband in China spy investigation | Allies dismay at UK's Iran response | Badenoch calls for stronger action The post Newslinks for Thursday 5th March 2026 appeared first on Conservative Home.

BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

Defence minister to visit Cyprus after drone attacks on British base

The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.

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Guido Fawkes5 Mar 2026

Starmer’s Middle East Rescue Flight Doesn’t Take Off

The first of three planned government charter flights to rescue British citizens from the Middle East failed to take off last night. No incoming films about this daring escape then… The flight had been scheduled to leave Muscat in Oman at 11 p.m. local time. Passengers have reported that check-in took four hours thanks to…

The Guardian Politics5 Mar 2026

Defence minister flies to Cyprus to ease tension over drone strike on RAF base

John Healey meets Greek counterpart after Shahed-style drone evaded defences and hit RAF base on island US-Israel war on Iran – live updates John Healey flew into Cyprus on Wednesday night to calm the diplomatic fallout over a drone that evaded detection and hit an RAF base, prompting fury from local ministers. UK officials believe a drone that hit an RAF base in Cyprus evaded detection by flying low and slow when it was launched by pro-Iranian militia in Lebanon or western Iraq. Continue rea

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Express Politics5 Mar 2026

Politics LIVE: Reform tear apart Labour's migration plan as Mahmood makes big speech

Follow our live blog for the latest political updates.

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Conservative Home5 Mar 2026

Shadow Cabinet League Table: Badenoch may not be popular with Starmer but she’s dominant with Conservatives

The Conservative leader is literally leading from the front, with one of her highest results in our league table. But the 'Badenoch bounce' remains about her, and getting any translation into a rise for the party is still gruelling ongoing work The post Shadow Cabinet League Table: Badenoch may not be popular with Starmer but she’s dominant with Conservatives appeared first on Conservative Home.

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