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The Guardian Politics29 Apr 2026

Minister dismisses Labour rebels as ‘usual suspects’; Starmer prepares for final PMQs of parliamentary session – UK politics live

PM will face Kemi Badenoch and other MPs at final PMQs of the 2025-26 parliamentary session Good morning. Originally Keir Starmer was hoping that there would not be a need for a PMQs today, but we have got one, and it will definitely be the last of the 2024-26 parliamentary session. It will be a chance for Starmer to reflect on all the legislation passed. There is some relief that the government won the vote on Kemi Badenoch’s call for Starmer to be referred to the privileges committee with ease

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Guido Fawkes29 Apr 2026

Farage: “I Made a Mistake” on Two-Child Benefit Cap Policy

Nigel Farage has said it was a “mistake” to announce last year that Reform would lift the two-child benefit cap for British families. A policy scrapped by Robert Jenrick when he was appointed Reform’s shadow chancellor in February… Farage said on the Today programme this morning: “I made a mistake on this. I tried to…

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales

Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

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Express Politics29 Apr 2026

Pensioners struggling to withdraw cash after 6,000 bank branches close

A new law could ensure every town over 10,000 has face-to-face banking, after 6,719 branch closures hit older and vulnerable people hardest.

Conservative Home29 Apr 2026

A three-line whip is no substitute for authority

Labour MPs must now carry not merely a damaged Prime Minister, but a grievously wounded one – and have to explain to their constituents why they thought that vote was a good one, and why they were content to be seen as “complicit in a cover-up”. The post A three-line whip is no substitute for authority appeared first on Conservative Home.

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The Guardian Politics29 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves’s tax shake-up: time to plan ahead, from Isas to self-assessment

The chancellor’s changes will come into force in April 2027, affecting everyone from savers to landlords and sole traders. Experts say to act now Millions of people will be affected by a range of savings, investment and tax changes that take effect in just under a year’s time. “April 2027 may feel some way off, but when it comes to financial planning, a year is not a long time,” says Jason Hollands at the wealth management firm Evelyn Partners. Continue reading...

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Express Politics29 Apr 2026

PMQs LIVE: Keir Starmer faces nightmare grilling after sleaze probe vote

The Prime Minister will take questions in the House of Commons at midday.

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Conservative Home29 Apr 2026

Katie Lam: Labour is opening the door to a whole new wave of lawfare

If protecting our veterans from vexatious prosecution really isn’t compatible with ECHR membership, this only strengthens the case for leaving the ECHR altogether. The post Katie Lam: Labour is opening the door to a whole new wave of lawfare appeared first on Conservative Home.

Express Politics29 Apr 2026

Meet Keir Starmer's 'witch hunt' comrade Lord Hermer - obliterating UK's best interests

OPINION - TIM NEWARK: Witch-hunts against British troops are hollowing out our special forces, and don't mention Chagos Islands or slavery reparations

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Conservative Home29 Apr 2026

Mike Newton: An innovative solution for the fiscal crisis

As gilts yields head above 5 per cent, with welfare out of control and 30 per cent of young adults economically inactive, it is time for an innovative solution to the fiscal crisis. The post Mike Newton: An innovative solution for the fiscal crisis appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

Hampshire: local elections explained in 60 seconds

BBC South's Ellie Cleverley has 60 seconds to explain what the local elections are and how you can vote.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

Hampshire: local elections explained in 60 seconds

BBC South's Ellie Cleverley has 60 seconds to explain what the local elections are and how you can vote.

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