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The Guardian Politics27 Apr 2026

Police assess evidence on £40,000 donation to Robert Jenrick’s campaign

Exclusive: Some donations to 2024 Tory leadership campaign allegedly originated from US businessman in breach of electoral rules Police are assessing evidence about donations to Robert Jenrick’s campaign to become Conservative leader in 2024 after a referral from the elections watchdog, the Guardian can reveal. The information was passed on by the Electoral Commission, which the Guardian understands has been investigating allegations that almost £40,000 of donations to Jenrick’s leadership campa

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The Guardian Politics27 Apr 2026

Free bus travel to first-homes fund: what Scottish parties are promising on the campaign trail

Advent of Reform has radically altered the dynamics of the campaign and parties are responding accordingly Polls predict a gravity-defying fifth term at Holyrood for the Scottish National party – albeit on a much reduced vote share – but the advent of Reform UK has radically altered the dynamics of the election campaign. The manifesto pledges set out below reveal how established parties are responding, however, a lack of engagement with an estimated £5bn hole in Scottish government finances by t

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Guido Fawkes27 Apr 2026

Bin Strike Ends After Birmingham Council Caves to Unite’s Demands

Birmingham city council has made a deal with the Unite union to end the bin strike in the city. It lasted more than 400 days… The dispute arose after the council moved to scrap a waste collection role after an equal pay legal ruling imposed a £760 million bill on the authority. Joke country…

Sky News Politics27 Apr 2026

Will Starmer face a sleaze inquiry over Lord Mandelson vetting claims?

Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls for a sleaze inquiry over his claims about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.

Sky News Politics27 Apr 2026

Will Starmer face investigation over Lord Mandelson vetting claims?

Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls for a sleaze inquiry over his claims about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.

Conservative Home27 Apr 2026

Tim Dier: The case for a deliverable Conservatism is being made right now – in Madrid

Low tax policies have attracted businesses and affluent residents to the Region of Madrid from high tax regions such as Catalonia, and further afield from other countries, too. The very kind of immigration we were told our points-based system would attract to the UK. The post Tim Dier: The case for a deliverable Conservatism is being made right now – in Madrid appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes27 Apr 2026

Starmer’s Biographer & Close Friend: Let Him Stay for a Year

Starmer’s hagiographer Tom Baldwin has scaled back his support for the Prime Minister. Baldy says – give Starmer one year please… Baldwin admits in a piece for The New World that sacking Olly Robbins “has done the prime minister real – potentially lethal – harm.” No last shot at that Chief of Staff job then……

Express Politics27 Apr 2026

Zack Polanski is raving mad - but he's just proved one thing about Ed Balls

OPINION - AARON NEWBURY: Zack Polanski squirmed on GMB this morning - but Ed Balls' is the bigger story, writes Aaron Newbury.

Express Politics27 Apr 2026

Nigel Farage to lead biggest party with 188 MPs - full list of seats Reform UK could win

The constituencies expected to elect a Reform UK MP have been named

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Express Politics27 Apr 2026

Falkland Islanders ‘quick to respond’ to Donald Trump over US backing of Argentina claims

Islanders have responded to reports that the United States could review its support for British sovereignty over the archipelago.

BBC Politics27 Apr 2026

Labour figures criticise calls for inquiry into PM's Mandelson claims

The Conservatives say the PM misled Parliament "multiple times" and that the Privileges Committee should investigate.

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Guido Fawkes27 Apr 2026

Labour Pays Four ‘Interim New Town Advisers’ Equivalent of £281,000 to Bolster Failing Housing Target

Labour is paying four “temporary advisers” the equivalent of £280,800 a year to kickstart its new homes programme. This is the project the government claims will aid “the most ambitious housebuilding programme in more than half a century” which has so far fallen far below expectations. Labour is expected to miss its housebuilding target… Labour…

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