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Guido Fawkes27 Apr 2026

No10 Publishes Chris Wormald Letter Claiming “Appropriate Processes Were Followed” Over Mandelson Vetting

Downing Street has published Chris Wormald’s letter to Starmer from September 2025: APPOINTMENT AND WITHDRAWAL FROM POST OF HMA WASHINGTON As we discussed, I have looked into whether the correct process was followed for both the appointment of the previous HMA Washington, Peter Mandelson, and the process around your decision to withdraw him from post.…

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The Guardian Politics27 Apr 2026

What the parties promise Welsh voters on the NHS, schools, childcare and tax

Labour, Plaid Cymru, Reform, the Greens, the Tories and the Lib Dems set out competing plans but offer little detail on how they would pay for them The parties most likely to win the Senedd election next month offer radically different futures for Wales, but all six are facing criticism for not being “upfront” in their manifestos about the fiscal challenges the next Welsh government will face. Labour, Plaid Cymru, Reform UK, the Green party, the Conservative party, and the Liberal Democrats are

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Guido Fawkes27 Apr 2026

Starmer Praises Union Boss Who Questioned His Integrity Six Weeks Ago

Keir Starmer was full of warm words for USDAW general secretary Joanne Thomas in his meandering speech at the union’s annual conference this morning. Six weeks ago, Thomas wrote to him accusing him of betraying his word to her members. Has he really done so much in the last six weeks to convince her of…

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Express Politics27 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves slammed as motorists 'suffering' without fuel duty help

Reform UK stages huge protest in Westminster as it accuses Chancellor of 'doing absolutely nothing' to help struggling Brits

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Conservative Home27 Apr 2026

Albie Amankona: Whether on the left or right Britain has two-tier anti-racism

Many black Britons, including black Conservatives, see in her a certain detachment from the mainstream black British experience, as though her own life has been positive enough to leave her less understanding to those whose experience has been harder. The post Albie Amankona: Whether on the left or right Britain has two-tier anti-racism appeared first on Conservative Home.

The Guardian Politics27 Apr 2026

A brutal wrestle on a plane, passengers outraged, attendants helpless: I saw the UK’s deportation policy at work | Hugh Muir

On the runway at Gatwick, the visceral reality of forced removals was laid bare. If only more could see what is done in our name It’s Gatwick airport, mid-afternoon, and on the runway there is turmoil. Public policy playing out in full view of the public. Voters, citizens, seeing what they don’t normally see. “Murdaar, murdaaaaar,” screams the bucking, brawling, brawny man as a clutch of male security officials, with solid intent and hi-vis yellow jackets, collectively fight to pin him into a se

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Express Politics27 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer sparks fury after 'brazen' comment on this crisis engulfing Britain

The Prime Minister said "people can have their lives and livelihoods ruined by persistent shop theft".

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The Guardian Politics27 Apr 2026

Will this be another nightmare week for Keir Starmer? – podcast

Keir Starmer is facing another tumultuous week. His former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney will be grilled in front of MPs on Tuesday over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal, there are rumours that Labour MPs are working out how to transition Starmer out of power and the prime minister might be forced to appear in front of the privileges select committee to defend himself against accusations he misled parliament. How long can this go on? Continue reading...

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Express Politics27 Apr 2026

I’m a Falklands War veteran - this is why Argentina will never reclaim the islands

EXCLUSIVE: Veterans of the conflict say the South American state is not strong enough to take the archipelago.

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Guido Fawkes27 Apr 2026

Hoyle: Starmer Will Face Ethics Vote on Mandelson Vetting Scandal

Lindsay Hoyle has confirmed in the Commons that MPs will decide whether claims Starmer misled Parliament with his claims about Mandelson’s vetting go to the Privileges Committee. No10 has indicated it will whip Labour MPs against that eventuality…

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BBC Politics27 Apr 2026

Residents felt 'intimidated' in councillor flags row

Charles Whitford says he is sorry about emails he sent to residents about St George's flags.

BBC Politics27 Apr 2026

Residents felt 'intimidated' in councillor flags row

Charles Whitford says he is sorry about emails he sent to residents about St George's flags.