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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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Guido Fawkes27 Apr 2026

Labour is DESTROYING British Business: Reform’s Andrew Barclay

Guido Fawkes’s Ross Kempsell sits down with Reform activist Andrew Barclay to discuss his recent report on the state of British business – and how to fight back. A must-watch… Read Andrew’s full report here: https://ukonward.com/reports/the-british-entrepreneur/ Become a Guido Member: www.order-order.com/membership Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get all out latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@guidofawkesstudios

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Express Politics27 Apr 2026

Brexit warning as Hungary vote fuels EU realignment fears - ‘No way back'

Bob Lyddon claimed the parallel with Labour's 2024 General Election manifesto and their programme once in power "could not be more obvious".

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Conservative Home27 Apr 2026

A scandal for Starmer, a test for the Tories

The Conservatives may have a procedural route to wound the Prime Minister – but victory is far from straightforward. The post A scandal for Starmer, a test for the Tories appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics27 Apr 2026

Labour MPs 'collective nervous breakdown' triggers timetable for Starmer's end

Labour MPs are drawing up a departure timetable for Starmer as a Cabinet minister warns election losses would spark a 'collective nervous breakdown'.

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The Guardian Politics27 Apr 2026

People in UK spend fewer years in good health than a decade ago, study finds

Exclusive: Health Foundation says Britain is ‘going backwards’ compared with most other rich countries Findings on healthy life expectancy in UK shed light on its deteriorating health People in the UK are spending fewer years in good health than a decade ago, prompting concern that the population’s health is “going backwards”. The sharp decline in Britain’s healthy life expectancy, the amount of time someone spends free of illness or disability, is in sharp contrast to its recent rise in most

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Express Politics27 Apr 2026

Desperate Starmer whips MPs to block sleaze probe as rebellion grows: 'MPs are angry'

Sir Keir Starmer is whipping Labour MPs to block a sleaze probe into his conduct - as rebels warn 'a lot of Labour MPs are angry' and threaten to break ranks.

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The Guardian Politics26 Apr 2026

UK government move to delay social media ban faces pushback in Lords

Peers and campaigners say proposal for three-year window to impose controls breaks promise of quick action Peers will vote on Monday on a government move that could delay action on children’s access to social media for up to three years, which has triggered a backlash from campaigners and senior figures in the Lords. Ministers tabled an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill that would allow them to wait before introducing new restrictions, Critics warn it risks watering down ear

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BBC Politics26 Apr 2026

Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says

Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.

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Guido Fawkes26 Apr 2026

Jones Warns Higher Food and Energy Prices Could Last for Eight Months After Iran War

Darren Jones on potential food and fuel shortages resulting from the Iran war: “Our best guess is eight plus months from the point of resolution that you’ll see economic impacts coming through the system… So people will see higher energy prices, food prices […] flight ticket prices as a consequence of what Donald Trump has…

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Express Politics26 Apr 2026

Labour will take 13 years to hit army reserves target as welfare spending trumps defence

Labour will take 13 years to meet its own pledge to boost the army reserves, as Starmer is accused of putting welfare spending ahead of defence.

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The Guardian Politics26 Apr 2026

Britain is undermining the care workers it depends on | Heather Stewart

Labour’s immigration plans tear up the promise made to 300,000 people recruited for a sector in crisis “We are deflated, we are sad. We feel the government is trying to pull the rug from under our feet,” says David. “It is like we are being criticised for working in a sector which the government called for us to come help with.” David – not his real name – is a care worker for adults with learning disabilities. He came to the east of England from Nigeria in 2022 with his wife as the Conservati

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