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The Guardian Politics27 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves considering rent freeze to limit Iran war fallout

Exclusive: Sources say chancellor is examining exceptional measures to protect household budgets Rachel Reeves is considering imposing a one-year rent freeze on private sector homes amid growing alarm in government about the impact of the Iran war on voters’ budgets. Landlords in England would be banned from raising rents for a limited period of time under the proposals, which are being debated within government as part of a major cost of living package to be launched in the coming weeks. Conti

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Express Politics27 Apr 2026

Labour asylum chaos exposed – it’ll take 24 years to remove migrants from 1 country

Tories warn of glacial pace of British system, saying it has 'no deterrent'

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The Guardian Politics27 Apr 2026

King Charles to meet Donald Trump off camera to avoid awkwardness

British officials pushed for White House meeting to be held privately fearing repeat of Zelenskyy scenes US politics live – latest updates King Charles will be spared the potential humiliation of being upbraided in public by Donald Trump this week after the White House agreed that any meeting between the two men should be held off camera. British officials have pushed for the Oval Office meeting between the monarch and the US president to be held off camera for fear of a repeat of the scenes

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Guido Fawkes27 Apr 2026

Labour Wars: Endgaming

Guido members get exclusive access to Labour Wars, the inside track on what’s really happening at the top of government. Tomorrow’s news, today… Fawkes Friends and Premium Plotters also receive priority tickets to all our events, including our upcoming debate, Is Britain Broken, featuring Zia Yusuf, Fraser Nelson, and David Frost. Click here to become a…

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Sky News Politics27 Apr 2026

Your supermarket shop and holiday plans could be hit by Iran war, PM warns in Sky News interview

The Iran war could hit what British people buy in supermarkets and where they go on holiday, Sir Keir Starmer has told The Cathy Newman Show.

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Guido Fawkes27 Apr 2026

Starmer Praises Union Boss Who Questioned His Integrity Six Weeks Ago

Keir Starmer was full of warm words for USDAW general secretary Joanne Thomas in his meandering speech at the union’s annual conference this morning. Six weeks ago, Thomas wrote to him accusing him of betraying his word to her members. Has he really done so much in the last six weeks to convince her of…

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Express Politics27 Apr 2026

I’m a Falklands War veteran - this is why Argentina will never reclaim the islands

EXCLUSIVE: Veterans of the conflict say the South American state is not strong enough to take the archipelago.

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The Guardian Politics27 Apr 2026

Sadiq Khan may try to stop Scotland Yard signing Palantir contract

Exclusive: Mayor raises concerns about using public money to support firms who act ‘contrary to London’s values’ Sadiq Khan may oppose Scotland Yard using Palantir’s AI systems to process criminal intelligence because of his “concerns about using public money to support firms who act contrary to London’s values”. The mayor of London’s office made the statement after the Guardian revealed last week that Palantir, which works for Donald Trump’s ICE immigration crackdown and Israel’s military, has

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BBC Politics27 Apr 2026

Lib Dems pledge £5k rewards for illegal waste tip-offs

The party says the payouts would help tackle an "environmental emergency" faced by councils.

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BBC Politics27 Apr 2026

Lib Dems pledge £5k rewards for illegal waste tip-offs

The party says the payouts would help tackle an "environmental emergency" faced by councils.

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Guido Fawkes27 Apr 2026

Starmer to Chair ‘Emergency’ Cobra Meeting on Economic Impact of War

A defiant Starmbot has regurgitated the government’s talking points on Iran, warning at the Usdaw union’s conference that the “economic consequences could be with us for some time“. Luckily he will chair an ’emergency’ Cobra meeting tomorrow (so urgent it can wait at least a day) in which he will be “bringing in people from…

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Express Politics27 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves issued dire warning as 1,500 fish and chip shops close for good

A trade body chief said the price of cod has doubled, making it 'very difficult' for fish and chip shops to make a profit.

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