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Express Politics28 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer's houdini act is over - next week's bloodbath will make sure of that

The Prime Minister's handling the whole Peter Mandelson scandal has infuriated his Cainet, Labour MPs and voters, writes Political Editor Martyn Brown

Politics
Guido Fawkes28 Apr 2026

The Right Angle: NIMBY Face-Off

Welcome back to the Right Angle, the insiders’ guide on the what’s happening on the British right. Exclusively for Guido members… Fawkes Friends and Premium Plotters also receive priority tickets to all our events, including our upcoming debate, Is Britain Broken, featuring Zia Yusuf, Fraser Nelson, and David Frost. Click here to become a member today…

Sky News Politics28 Apr 2026

Ajax armoured vehicle trials will be 'proceeding cautiously', minister says

Trials of the Army's Ajax armoured vehicle will be "proceeding cautiously" after they were halted last year, a defence minister has said.

Defence
The Guardian Politics28 Apr 2026

UK’s new ambassador to US said Starmer had been ‘on the ropes’ over Mandelson scandal

Mandelson’s replacement made comments in February, with diplomat also saying Israel has special relationship with US The UK’s new ambassador to the US has described Keir Starmer as having been “on the ropes” over the Peter Mandelson scandal and said it is Israel rather than Britain that has a “special relationship” with the White House. Christian Turner, who took office in February to replace Mandelson as the UK’s most senior diplomat in Washington, made the remarks privately to a group of stude

The Guardian Politics28 Apr 2026

Morgan McSweeney does no lasting damage to Starmer in grilling by Emily Thornberry | John Crace

PM’s former chief of staff looked far from happy when forced into the open to face Commons committee He walks! He talks! He breathes! For most people, Morgan McSweeney is a quasi-mythical creature. A being that exists almost entirely in the shadows. If at all. Away from the public gaze. The legendary slayer of the Labour left, rumoured to have been shaped in the dark arts by Peter Mandelson, who went on to become the eyes and ears of the prime minister. Possibly even his brain. It was often said

Politics
The Guardian Politics28 Apr 2026

Starmer seems to think he can do no wrong – two weeks of Mandy-mania hearings point to the opposite conclusion | Marina Hyde

Bereft of any big ideas, or indeed policies, the PM is in his happy place: a never-ending parliamentary procedural process Have his enemies done it? Have the rebels managed to find a thermal exhaust port in the Death Starmer that would enable them finally to destroy it? No, would seem to be the answer after yet another morning of increasingly unwatchable procedural drama for the prime minister. You know what, it’s such a shame procedural rows aren’t a path to growth. The UK would be a global eco

Politics
BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

'Reform's council tax rises will be lower than other parties' - Farage

Nigel Farage pledged Reform UK would ensure council tax rises would be lower in councils run by his party than in those controlled by any other parties.

EconomyReform
Guido Fawkes28 Apr 2026

VOTE NOW: The Guido Fawkes Reform Power Rankings (April Edition)

Every month, we’ll publish the power rankings of all the leading lights in the party based on our readers’ responses. Click here to fill in the survey, and the results will be published at the end of the week. Here’s how last month played out… 1 Nigel Farage 10.68 2 Richard Tice 8.52 3 Danny…

Reform
Express Politics28 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves 'will be exposed' as drivers pay £300m extra

An expert has hit out at Labour and what he says is a lack of support for motorists.

BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

Key points as MPs question ex-senior aide about Mandelson appointment

Former top Foreign Office civil servant Sir Philip Barton and ex-No 10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeney are answering MPs' questions.

Politics
Guido Fawkes28 Apr 2026

New UK Ambassador to US Trashes Special Relationship at Meeting With Students

The FT has published comments made by Peter Mandelson’s replacement as ambassador to the US, career diplomat Christian Turner, which may put a more dour mood on US-UK relations during the King’s visit. Turner said to some visiting British students in mid-February: Said he dislikes the phrase “special relationship,” calling it “quite nostalgic, it’s quite…

Education
Express Politics28 Apr 2026

UK county home to famous seaside town makes major decision on tax for tourists

The local mayor said a visitor levy would 'only punish the very entrepreneurs who drive our economy and threaten the jobs they provide'.

Economy