BBC Politics13 May 2026
From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech
BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.
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Exclusive Interview: "Rising Star" Switches to Restore Britain — "I Want a Political Home That Respects Me"
Kieran Mishchuk, 19, who won his seat for Reform UK aged 18, tells Restore News why he made the switch and why he hasn't looked back.
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Troubling Evidence Of Corruption
The attacks continue as Restore Britain's popularity is causing panic at Reform
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Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang
Prominent remigration activist Young Bob was assaulted and robbed in Whitechapel on Tuesday evening by a gang of muslims gathered for a debate outside a mosque.
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The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future
Ben Habib's proposed merger with Restore Britain collapses after Rupert Lowe refuses to hand over the keys. The reaction from Advance UK's inner circle reveals more about their motivations than they intended.
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Guido Fawkes13 May 2026
Jolyon Moves Good Law Project to Jersey
Jolyon Maugham has quietly shuffled the ownership of his crowd-funded litigation-losing vehicle the Good Law Project into a Jersey purpose trust. Jersey… Good Law Project insists it will remain UK resident for tax purposes and there will be no change to how its income is taxed. Nothing to see here… But what is actually going…
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BBC Politics13 May 2026
From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech
BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.
Economy
Guido Fawkes13 May 2026
Tories Publish ‘Alternative King’s Speech’
A good stunt from the Tories, who this week published their alternative King’s Speech: The whole package is framed around a £47 billion savings plan. Funded by welfare cuts and civil service reductions… Read the main policy points below. Nada from Reform… Stronger Economy Welfare Reform. Reinstate the two-child benefit cap, restrict PIP for lower-level…
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Express Politics13 May 2026
Ed Miliband’s Net Zero madness hands Beijing a ‘kill switch’ over British economy
Miliband Net Zero just means shifting reliance on Russia to an even more dangerous foe, China, say critics.
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Guido Fawkes13 May 2026
DESNZ Makes “Zero Apologies” for Splashing Nearly £30,000 on Climate Minister’s Hiking Trip
DESNZ says it makes “zero apologies” for splashing almost £30,000 of taxpayers’ cash to send Labour’s Climate Minister Katie White to South America on a hiking trip, as reported on these pixels yesterday. A spokesman told Guido: “We make zero apologies for working with countries to tackle the climate crisis – the biggest long-term threat Britain…
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Conservative Home13 May 2026
Craig Smith: The environment, the economy and how both play into common sense Conservatism
You cannot protect the environment by undermining the economy. If businesses are overburdened, if energy costs spiral out of control, and if families are priced out of everyday essentials, then public support for environmental action quickly erodes. The post Craig Smith: The environment, the economy and how both play into common sense Conservatism appeared first on Conservative Home.
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Express Politics13 May 2026
Zack Polanski demanded Farage quit over tax - now he faces calls for police probe
Zack Polanski is now facing calls for a Scotland Yard investigation after admitting he failed to pay council tax on his houseboat.
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The Guardian Politics12 May 2026
Jamie Dimon: JP Morgan could scrap new £3bn HQ if Starmer is replaced by PM ‘hostile to banks’
Bank greenlit construction of the Canary Wharf tower last November after Rachel Reeves’ budget spared lenders tax hikes The boss of JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon, has warned he could scrap plans to build a new £3bn UK headquarters in London if Keir Starmer is replaced by a new Labour prime minister who is hostile to banks. JP Morgan revealed plans last November to build the tower in Canary Wharf, hours after lenders were spared tax hikes in Rachel Reeves’s autumn budget, after strong lobbying by the b
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Guido Fawkes12 May 2026
EXC: Taxpayer Coughs Up Almost £30,000 for Climate Minister to Go on a Hike in Chile
The British taxpayer spent almost £30,000 sending Labour’s Climate Minister to South America, where she enjoyed a full-day hike. Enjoy the jollies while you can… Katie White went to Chile and Argentina at the end of March. Guido’s FOI Unit has obtained the full itinerary and costs from the government… The minister, her private secretary,…
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BBC Politics12 May 2026
Green Party admits Polanski may have failed to pay council tax
The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.
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Express Politics12 May 2026
Zack Polanski failed to pay council tax on £100,000 houseboat
Green Party leader Zack Polanski failed to pay the correct council tax on his £100,000 London houseboat despite repeatedly demanding others pay more.
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