BBC Politics12 Aug 2026
Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief inspector warns
The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".
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The Guardian Politics12 Aug 2026
UK heatwave live: Met Office issues extreme heat warning as government convenes emergency Cobra meeting
Parts of country face fifth heatwave of the summer with highs of 38C forecast this week We have some comments from the Liberal Democrats and Green party on the Cobra emergency meeting scheduled for later today. While welcoming the government’s announcement, the Lib Dem environment spokesperson Pippa Heylings said emergency meetings were not enough to put out fires or protect our communities, saying “we urgently need a national strategy to make the UK climate-ready”. Continue reading...
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Express Politics12 Aug 2026
POLL: Should middle class areas be forced to house more migrants?
Have your say in our online poll after the PM insisted wealthy areas must "play their part".
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The Guardian Politics12 Aug 2026
Probation chief says he’s ‘not fully confident’ service will cope with early prisoner releases – UK politics live
Martin Jones expresses concern scheme will increase pressure on probation service as Burnham addresses controversy over PC Harper’s killers Good morning. Andy Burnham is chairing a meeting of the government’s Cobra emergency committee this afternoon to discuss the heatwave and the climate crisis. About time too, some people will say. One of them is Zack Polanski, the Green party leader, who has been calling for this and who posted this on social media in response. Good. Now we need action. Tax f
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Guido Fawkes12 Aug 2026
Home Office Minister: Wealthier Areas Will Take “Their Fair Share” of Migrants
Doubling down on Burnham’s claim yesterday that “all parts of the country need to play their part” in taking migrants, Home Office minister Anne Turley said on BBC Breakfast this morning: “I think this is about fairness. And we won’t be asking anyone to take more than they can. It’s about their fair share. And…
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BBC Politics12 Aug 2026
Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
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The Guardian Politics12 Aug 2026
Nigel Farage and Count Binface: a visual guide to their electoral careers
Farage was elected to EU parliament five times before becoming Clacton MP, while Binface has been less successful – so far Nigel Farage has been standing in British elections since 1994, when he narrowly beat Screaming Lord Sutch of the Monster Raving Loony party into fourth place in a Commons byelection. He was elected five times to the European parliament before achieving his goal of abolishing his seat. Finally, after 30 years of trying, he was elected to the Commons as member for Clacton in
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BBC Politics12 Aug 2026
Poorest areas should not house all asylum seekers, says Burnham
The prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers.
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Express Politics12 Aug 2026
Andy Burnham giving middle classes 'vindictive punishment' in latest migrant plans
It comes after a 'mega-dinghy' arrived on Monday carrying 230 people across the Channel from France.
Express Politics12 Aug 2026
Andy Burnham just got slapped in the face - by the experts hired to tell us he was great
Andy Burnham's economic credibility has been torn to shreds. By his own experts.
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Express Politics12 Aug 2026
Andy Burnham issued warning by police chiefs to stop early release of PC Harper's killers
Policing leaders from across the UK have piled pressure on the Prime Minister
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Conservative Home12 Aug 2026
The Supreme court ruled, the EHRC has issued guidance, there is no justification for refusing to accept it
I just wanted to be the voice momentarily, who says that you can comfortably believe that the law is right, the guidance there for a reason, and still love someone whom it effects. I have absolutely no desire whatever to try and ‘change’ my son’s mind or bother with an attempt. I like them as they are. The post The Supreme court ruled, the EHRC has issued guidance, there is no justification for refusing to accept it appeared first on Conservative Home.
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