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The Guardian Politics30 Apr 2026

Zack Polanski’s criticism of Golders Green attack arrest will have ‘chilling effect’, says Met chief

Mark Rowley defends officers who arrested suspect in Wednesday’s incident and calls on Green party leader to show solidarity The Metropolitan police chief has said that Green party leader Zack Polanski sharing a post about the arrest of the Golders Green terror suspect will have a “chilling effect”. Met officers arrested a 45-year-old man after two Jewish people were stabbed in the suburb of north-west London on Wednesday. Police said the suspect was shot with a stun gun to subdue him. Continu

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The Guardian Politics30 Apr 2026

Where does Starmer’s leadership stand – and who are his potential challengers?

With prime minister on shaky ground, we take a look at who could take a run at the Labour leadership As the May elections creep closer, the leadership speculation at Westminster grows more intense. Is Keir Starmer safe and, if so, for how long? When will Angela Rayner’s tax affairs be resolved, and will she return to the cabinet? Who has Andy Burnham done a deal with to get back to Westminster, and would MPs support him if he did? Why has Wes Streeting gone so quiet? To the frustration of many –

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BBC Politics30 Apr 2026

Two Green Party candidates arrested over alleged antisemitic online posts

The two women remain in police custody, according to the Metropolitan Police.

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BBC Politics30 Apr 2026

Two Green Party candidates arrested over alleged antisemitic online posts

The two women remain in police custody, according to the Metropolitan Police.

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Express Politics30 Apr 2026

Zack Polanski ripped apart by Zia Yusuf in astonishing BBC QT rant: ‘Should be ashamed!’

Reform UK home affairs spokesman launches extraordinary tirade after Green leader reposted criticism of police

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Express Politics30 Apr 2026

Fiona Bruce halts Question Time as she makes important announcement

Question Time returned to screens this evening, but host Fiona Bruce had some news to share.

BBC Politics30 Apr 2026

'Globalise the intifada' chant is racist, says Starmer

The prime minister said the use of the chant on marches had left Jews feeling scared and intimidated.

BBC Politics30 Apr 2026

Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism

Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.

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The Guardian Politics30 Apr 2026

Starmer restores powers to ousted hereditary peers in Lords shake-up

Dozens handed life peerages in apparent concession, enabling their return to red benches Dozens of hereditary peers whose seats have been abolished have had their lawmaking powers restored as Keir Starmer seeks to accelerate changes to the House of Lords. It is understood that 15 Conservative hereditary peers, two Labour and nine crossbenchers have been handed life peerages, enabling their return to the red benches. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics30 Apr 2026

Elections watchdog considers looking into £5m gift to Farage

Reform UK mega donor Christopher Harborne gave the money to Nigel Farage in early 2024.

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Sky News Politics30 Apr 2026

How the UK's terror threat levels work

Threat levels are designed to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack.

The Guardian Politics30 Apr 2026

‘I feel betrayed’: Golders Green demands action as politicians visit scene of terror attack

Keir Starmer met with boos and jeers as Nigel Farage tells crowds the PM has been ‘weak’ on pro-Palestinian marches By mid-morning on Thursday, word had spread on WhatsApp groups and social media accounts that Keir Starmer would be visiting the headquarters of the Jewish-led Hatzola ambulance service in Golders Green, north London. The organisation’s members had only been informed that a senior cabinet minister was on their way after the stabbings of two Jewish men in the area on Wednesday, so t

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