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Conservative Home17 Mar 2026

Nick Timothy: Labour’s attack on jury trials will change our Constitution

The modern left-wing project has always wanted to transform Britain from a political constitution into a legal constitution. Less power in the hands of citizens and their representatives. More power to officials and regulators. The post Nick Timothy: Labour’s attack on jury trials will change our Constitution appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home17 Mar 2026

Seb James: The path back to Government starts locally

If we want to change the country, we must start by changing how we campaign—locally, early, visibly, and relentlessly. The post Seb James: The path back to Government starts locally appeared first on Conservative Home.

The Guardian Politics17 Mar 2026

UK must learn lessons from AI race and retain its quantum computing talent, says minister

Liz Kendall announces £1bn funding to help design large-scale quantum computers for scientists, researchers, public sector and business The UK will not let quantum computing talent slip through its fingers and must learn lessons from US dominance of the AI race, the technology secretary has said, as the government announced a £1bn quantum funding pledge. Liz Kendall said the government hoped to retain homegrown quantum startups, engineers and researchers rather than lose them to competing countr

BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Reform pledges to scrap VAT and green levies on energy bills

There are fears the war in Iran could lead to a surge in household energy bills.

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The Guardian Politics17 Mar 2026

‘National disgrace’: pothole repair backlog hits record £18.6bn in England and Wales

Only half the road network is in good condition despite 1.9m repairs last year, says industry body A losing battle with potholes has now seen the backlog of repairs across England and Wales reach a record £18.6bn, according to an annual industry estimate, despite councils filling in about 1.9m holes last year. The “national disgrace” of dangerously pockmarked local roads has been exacerbated by a notably wet winter, with only half of the network now reported to be in good condition. Continue re

BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.

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BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.

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BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad'

The Chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU

Express Politics16 Mar 2026

Rachel Reeves slammed as big update expected on Tuesday on 'plot to reverse Brexit'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give a financial speech to the City on Tuesday where she will advocate for 'deeper' UK-EU ties to boost economic growth.

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BBC Politics16 Mar 2026

Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs

The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

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Sky News Politics16 Mar 2026

Reform UK maintain poll lead after row with YouGov

This week's YouGov/Sky News/Times voting intention poll has the following headline results:

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Sky News Politics16 Mar 2026

MP: 'My mum killed the man who abused her - but we'd see her as a victim today'

Labour MP Naz Shah has told Sky News about the abuse her mother faced - and how it led her to kill the man she knew as "uncle".