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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026

Private schools lose legal challenge over VAT changes

A group of low-fee paying private schools have challenged the government's removal of the VAT exemption.

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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026

The Guardian view on Gorton and Denton: a warning shot across Labour’s bows | Editorial

Hannah Spencer’s win was more than protest. It signalled that Labour’s moral language and coalition are up for grabs in its safest terrain The Greens have every reason to celebrate their victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection. From a standing start in a Manchester constituency, Zack Polanski’s team tripled his party’s vote to capture a seat that had effectively voted Labour in every election but one since 1906 – the year Labour was born. Labour coming third behind Reform UK is not routine m

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Sky News Politics27 Feb 2026

Gorton and Denton by-election result proves Polanski surge is real and the Greens are a serious threat to Labour

At the wedding venue in Gorton and Denton the Green Party chose for the news conference to mark a seismic by-election victory on national television, it was clear that Zack Polanski and his team were new to all of this.

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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026

Labour MPs demand Starmer change direction after humiliating byelection loss

The Green candidate, Hannah Spencer, overturned a 13,000 Labour majority to win the Gorton and Denton seat Keir Starmer is facing an ultimatum from his own party to change direction or see a leadership challenge within months after the Greens humiliated Labour with a historic byelection victory in Gorton and Denton. Overturning a 13,000 Labour majority from the general election, Hannah Spencer, a local plumber and Green councillor, became the party’s fifth MP on Friday. Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin

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Guido Fawkes27 Feb 2026

Starmer’s Chagos Deal Causes Diplomatic Fight Between UK Allies Mauritius and The Maldives

Chaos tonight in Starmer’s Chagos negotiations as the Government of the Maldives has formally objected to his Chagos deal and is now seeking to block it. This is a disaster for Starmer as the Maldives are a key friendly country in the region and also enjoy good relations with the US… A press note issued…

The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026

Martin Rowson on the Greens’ victory in Gorton and Denton – cartoon

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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026

Greens win Gorton and Denton: is this a turning point for UK politics? – The Latest

The Green Party has pulled off a landmark victory in the Gordon and Denton byelection in a major blow to Keir Starmer. Hannah Spencer, a local plumber, was elected as the party’s first MP in northern England, with Labour pushed into third place behind Nigel Farage’s Reform UK despite having a 13,000-vote majority. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s north of England correspondent Hannah Al-Othman, who lives in the constituency and was at the count overnight – watch on YouTube Continue reading..

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Guido Fawkes27 Feb 2026

Guido Whispers: Dented Confidence

Members get access to Guido Whispers every Friday. For all the latest gossip swirling around Westminster and beyond, join us today by clicking here to get 50% off your membership. Get tomorrow’s news, today…

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Express Politics27 Feb 2026

Zack Polanski is a gap-toothed weirdo and here's why he's a huge danger to Britain

OPINION - CAROLE MALONE: This talentless no-mark will gravely hurt Britain if he ever wins real power.

BBC Politics27 Feb 2026

Plaid Cymru vs Reform is choice between culture or ignorance, says ap Iorwerth

Plaid Cymru's leader told the party's conference that a Reform Welsh government would set Wales back by decades.

BBC Politics27 Feb 2026

Plaid Cymru vs Reform is choice between culture or ignorance, says ap Iorwerth

Plaid Cymru's leader told the party's conference that a Reform Welsh government would set Wales back by decades.

The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026

Rachel Reeves ‘to give go-ahead’ for £1bn military helicopter deal

Report says chancellor to sign contract with Italy’s Leonardo, saving 3,000 manufacturing jobs at Yeovil factory Rachel Reeves is to approve a £1bn deal to build military helicopters in Yeovil, saving about 3,000 manufacturing jobs, according to reports. The chancellor is expected to sign a contract with Leonardo – the Italian owner of the former Westland factory in Yeovil, Somerset – to build the new battlefield helicopters, after months of speculation as to whether the historical site would su

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