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The Guardian Politics12 Aug 2026

Bridget Phillipson condemns Richard Tice’s ‘chilling attempt to silence free press’

Labour chair says Reform deputy leader is trying to harass journalists over reporting on his financial affairs UK politics live – latest updates Richard Tice has been accused by Labour’s Bridget Phillipson of mounting a “deeply chilling attempt to silence the free press” after he sent a legal threat to the Guardian over its reporting on his financial affairs. Lawyers for Tice, the deputy leader of Reform UK, singled out a Guardian correspondent for her journalism about a series of Tice’s finan

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BBC Politics12 Aug 2026

Swinney calls for Burnham rethink on Chinese factory in Highlands

The first minister is dismissing claims he is putting political point scoring before national security concerns.

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Conservative Home12 Aug 2026

Henry Clifford: Here’s how we fix Britain’s birthrate bust

Equalising parental benefits here would not only improve conditions for hundreds of thousands of new families, but it would also show a largely disaffected group that Conservatives take them seriously. The post Henry Clifford: Here’s how we fix Britain’s birthrate bust appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics12 Aug 2026

Nigel Farage is far from done – and Andy Burnham's cowardly dithering proves it

The wokerati are profoundly wrong yet again.

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Guido Fawkes12 Aug 2026

Prospect Pulls Plug on Rusbridger and Barber Podcast

Media Confidential, which apparently was the name of Prospect magazine’s weekly podcast hosted by Alan Rusbridger and Lionel Barber, is no more. It has now been cancelled by editor Philip Collins (not that one), who succeeded Rusbridger in the editor’s chair last year. Ouch… Barber wrote on his Substack this week: “Sadly, in a bid…

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Express Politics12 Aug 2026

Early general election fears erupt as Andy Burnham urged to call snap vote

Leading pollster says Prime Minister should go to the country early

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Guido Fawkes12 Aug 2026

Cambridge University Launches ‘Full Investigation’ Into Jason Arday Appointment

Cambridge University Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice has announced the university will launch an investigation into the appointment of Jason Arday, as well as a review of its Misconduct in Research policy. The results will then guide a review into the appointment process for senior academic roles. Which would be helpful, to put it mildly… Read…

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The Guardian Politics12 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat

PM touts ban on disposable barbecues as areas hit by wildfires – but some Labour MPs will be hoping for more ambitious ideas to tackle crisis UK heatwave live – latest updates Andy Burnham will chair an emergency Cobra meeting in response to extreme heat, which has caused wildfires and plunged many parts of Britain into drought. The prime minister will meet ministers, officials and agencies as high temperatures continue across the UK, with temperatures of 33C forecast on Wednesday and up to 38

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BBC Politics12 Aug 2026

Burnham says disposable BBQ ban under consideration

The PM said the public should not be using single-use grills "at this moment in time" amid wildfire risks.

Express Politics12 Aug 2026

Police dogs and armed cops surround Buckfast Abbey ahead of Ann Widdecombe's funeral

The former Conservative MP and Reform UK spokeswoman was killed in her own home in July.

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Guido Fawkes12 Aug 2026

Leftist Think Tank Celebrates Penetration of Burnham Government

Labour’s favourite left-wing think tank IPPR is boasting on X this morning about how many of its ex-personnel are now in government in leading positions. This is going to go well… A huge congratulations to the IPPR alumni who are taking up new roles in government! Wishing them all the very best in their new…

Conservative Home12 Aug 2026

Andrew Allison: The vituperative nature of rivalry on the right is gifting our opponents a free pass

Can we put at least some of our differences aside, start being civil towards one another, and focus on defeating our true opponents?   The post Andrew Allison: The vituperative nature of rivalry on the right is gifting our opponents a free pass appeared first on Conservative Home.

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