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The Guardian Politics14 Aug 2026

Prisons are full - who should be released early? – podcast

Former prison governor Judith Feline on the reality of our overcrowded prisons and Peter Walker on why it’s causing a headache for Andy Burnham At the last count, two weeks ago, there were almost 86,500 people in prison in England and Wales. That’s about 5,000 more than even the Ministry of Justice accepts can be held safely on the prison estate. But that’s not a new story – prisons have been full for years now. They were full when David Cameron was prime minister. They were full under Boris Joh

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Express Politics14 Aug 2026

Furious Farage declares victory but erupts at establishment: 'Am I angry? I'm very angry'

Nigel Farage claiming his family has been targeted during the campaign.

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Express Politics13 Aug 2026

Clacton by-election results LIVE: Polls close as Nigel Farage waits for verdict

Polls have closed in the Clacton by-election - follow live

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Express Politics13 Aug 2026

What about the exit poll for the Clacton by-election?

The Clacton by-election took place on Thursday with Nigel Farage looking to retain his seat against 33 other candidates in an unusual contest.

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BBC Politics13 Aug 2026

'Welcome to one of the most bizarre by-elections in recent history'

Votes are being counted in the Clacton by-election, with results expected in the early hours of Friday.

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BBC Politics13 Aug 2026

Watch: Counting under way in Clacton by-election

Votes are being counted in the Clacton by-election, with results expected in the early hours of Friday.

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The Guardian Politics13 Aug 2026

Nigel Farage set for decisive but arguably empty victory in Clacton

Leader of Reform UK on course to defeat Count Binface and an assortment of fringe candidates as polls close in Essex Voting has closed in one of the UK’s more unusual and least tense byelections, with Nigel Farage set for a decisive if arguably empty victory against dozens of independent, fringe, extreme or otherwise oddball opponents. The Reform UK leader sought re-election to his Clacton seat in early July in an attempt to regain the political initiative following weeks of scrutiny over gifts

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Express Politics13 Aug 2026

Reform UK and Tory councils vow legal war over Burnham’s asylum plan

Andy Burnham reportedly faces legal action from Reform UK and Tory councils if he goes ahead with his plan.

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Express Politics13 Aug 2026

Fury grows at pro-immigration Labour MP now upset at migrants moving to her town

The Labour MP has fumed at the Government's plan to house 1,200 migrants in North Yorkshire.

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The Guardian Politics13 Aug 2026

Government could pay higher rents to spread asylum accommodation across UK

Greater use of private rental properties would form part of PM’s plan to spread accommodation more evenly across UK Ministers are considering paying higher prices for housing asylum seekers in private rental properties as part of Andy Burnham’s plan to spread accommodation more evenly across the country. The shift towards more private rental accommodation, known as “dispersal”, and the use of former military barracks, are cheaper than expensive hotels for asylum seekers. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics13 Aug 2026

UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students

Higher education figures call on Labour to reverse tax on fees and warn institutions at risk of ‘going under’ University leaders are warning of financial turmoil in British higher education, after new figures suggest a collapse in international student numbers will deprive the sector of vital income and undermine its future. The sector’s leaders called on the government to rethink the levy on international student fees imposed under Keir Starmer, as a former universities minister warned that the

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The Guardian Politics13 Aug 2026

The Guardian view on A-level and T-level results: a boost to the nation’s confidence | Editorial

Young people should be proud of their achievements. Ministers should focus on what comes next A strong set of A-level results should raise confidence in Britain’s future. These are difficult exams, and schools and colleges across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are rightly proud of their achievements. Top grades are up, especially in maths, which remains the most popular subject. A total of 262,820 18-year-olds have gained a place at university or college – 3% more than last year. But the he

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