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BBC Politics14 Apr 2026

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.

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The Guardian Politics14 Apr 2026

The Guardian view on defence spending: should the UK’s security rest with Donald Trump? | Editorial

A former Nato chief demands more cash while fixing Britain’s global role. Before billions are spent, ministers must define the purpose of its military George Robertson’s claims about the prime minister’s “corrosive complacency” over Britain’s safety made headlines. But it is a howl of pain, not a sober security analysis. The former Nato secretary general and author of the government’s strategic defence review (SDR) wants Downing Street to back his view of Britain’s role in the world – as Robin t

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BBC Politics14 Apr 2026

The Lib Dem manifesto in 60 seconds

BBC Wales' Gareth Lewis outlines the key details from the Welsh Lib Dem Senedd election manifesto.

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Guido Fawkes14 Apr 2026

Starmer’s £15,000 of Furniture Purchases for Downing Street Flat

Guido’s FOI Unit has obtained the full set of purchases Starmer made for his flat of residence on Downing Street. Totalling over £15,000… Downing Street says the “Government is legally required to maintain the Downing Street buildings to the high standards appropriate to its Grade 1 and 2 listed status in consultation with Historic England.…

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The Guardian Politics14 Apr 2026

Group of Labour MPs proposes new policies to beat rightwing populism

The policies include a Swiss-style EU deal, lower electricity prices and reduced dependence on the US A group of Labour MPs is to propose a series of new policies to defeat rightwing populism, including a Swiss-style deal with the EU, lower electricity prices, a robust defence of climate policies and a reduced dependence on Washington. Among those contributing to a new collection of essays is the former cabinet minister Anneliese Dodds, who calls for a fundamental reappraisal of the UK-US relati

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The Guardian Politics14 Apr 2026

‘Bizarre’ lack of urgency in putting UK on war footing, says defence review co-author

Fiona Hill, a former White House chief adviser, joins ex-Nato chief in criticising Starmer’s leadership on defence UK politics live – latest updates A co-author of Britain’s strategic defence review has joined criticism of Keir Starmer’s leadership on military policy, warning of a “bizarre” lack of urgency in defence planning. Fiona Hill, a former chief adviser to the White House on Russia, echoed the concerns of George Robertson, her co-author with Gen Richard Barrons on the strategic defence

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Guido Fawkes14 Apr 2026

The Right Angle: On Your Marx…

Welcome back to the Right Angle, the insiders’ guide on the what’s happening on the British right. Exclusively for Guido members – click here to join us today… With nominations now closed for the May 7th elections, attention is turning to the more colourful candidates on the ballot paper. Step forward Marx de Morais, standing…

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Express Politics14 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer sent huge warning over scrapping Freeview TV

Campaigners have handed in a 143,000-signature petition to 10 Downing Street.

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Guido Fawkes14 Apr 2026

Southport Inquiry Recommends VPN Ban for Children

The Phase 1 report of the Southport Inquiry, which came out yesterday, has recommended exploring a partial ban on Virtual Private Networks. There is a big campaign on for this in Parliament… The report was scathing of agencies and Axel Rudakubana’s family, and concluded that the murders were entirely preventable. Let’s hope the institutional failures…

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BBC Politics14 Apr 2026

Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections

Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month.

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BBC Politics14 Apr 2026

Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections

Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month.

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The Guardian Politics14 Apr 2026

Scottish Greens pledge free bus travel and basic income in election manifesto

Party says plan for ‘radical change’ will be funded in part through higher taxes on aviation, gambling and landlords UK politics live – latest updates The Scottish Greens have called for free bus travel, thousands of extra teachers and doctors and a universal basic income among hundreds of uncosted manifesto pledges. The party is enjoying a bounce in Scottish opinion polls, with some putting it ahead of Labour, driven partly by the surging support for the Green party of England and Wales under

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