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Express Politics23 Apr 2026

Nightmare for Keir Starmer as hidden text to Peter Mandelson exposed

A hidden text message reportedly sent by the Prime Minister to Lord Mandelson has been revealed.

Express Politics23 Apr 2026

Sadiq Khan faces challenge from Tory big hitter James Cleverly in 2028 Mayor battle

Sir James Cleverly has hinted he could run for London Mayor in 2028, saying he 'thinks about it' as Labour's failures in the capital are 'right in his face'.

The Guardian Politics23 Apr 2026

UK looked at ways to ‘open doors’ to US chlorinated chicken, FoI request shows

Exclusive: Documents released to campaign group 38 Degrees reveal UK officials briefed on possibility of altering food standards British officials were briefed on the possibility of allowing chemical-washed chicken into the UK before a meeting with the US embassy, new documents reveal. The Food Standards Agency is also looking at studies performed in the US on washing chicken with bacteriophages, including chlorine dioxide, to remove pathogens, according to the documents, released to the campaig

The Guardian Politics23 Apr 2026

Rise of the ‘ghost owners’: 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper records

Exclusive: Labour MP calls on DVLA to take action, saying ‘speeding, hit and runs and worse’ are going unpunished More than 18,000 vehicles are being used in the UK without proper records of where their owners live, it has emerged, part of what a Labour MP has called an increasing problem of “ghost owners” who cannot be held accountable for their driving. According to a freedom of information request to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, 18,260 vehicles were listed in its records as being

The Guardian Politics23 Apr 2026

Top Cabinet Office official to give evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson’s vetting – UK politics live

Permanent secretary, Cat Little, to give evidence to foreign affairs committee as pressure increases on Keir Starmer The UK government budget came in below its annual borrowing target by £700m, official figures show – but the Iran war is likely to blow a hole in Rachel Reeves’s carefully calculated fiscal “headroom” over the coming months. Tom Knowles has the story. Good morning. As Kiran Stacey, Pippa Crerar and Jessica Elgot report in the Guardian’s splash, “Keir Starmer is looking increasing

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Guido Fawkes23 Apr 2026

UK’s National Crime Agency Reviewed Fresh Mandelson-Epstein Claims in 2024

The FT reports the National Crime Agency (NCA) reviewed fresh allegations about Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein as late as spring 2024, just months before Starmer appointed him as US ambassador. Downing Street was informed in the summer of 2024… A senior British official arranged a meeting between the NCA and an American human rights activist…

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Express Politics23 Apr 2026

Polanski’s Greens called ‘dangerous idiots’ over latest policy targeting children

The issue has gained added attention following arrests linked to demonstrations supporting Palestine Action, which is banned under the Terrorism Act 2000.

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Express Politics23 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer issued urgent 10-word conscription warning - as major European power rearms

Britain needs to double the size of its land forces, a bombshell new report says.

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The Guardian Politics23 Apr 2026

Schools forced to cut back on support for Send pupils in England, poll finds

More than 70% have cut down in past year on teaching assistants, who play key role in helping children with Send Two-fifths of school leaders in England have been forced to cut back on support for children with special educational needs due to a financial crisis “more than a decade in the making”, according to a poll. Seven out of 10 (71%) leaders say they have cut down on teaching assistants (TAs) in the past year, while 49% have reduced support staff. The crisis could escalate as 81% warn of f

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Express Politics23 Apr 2026

Falklands Islanders in St George's Day flags warning - 'you don't know how lucky you are'

EXCLUSIVE: Critics have suggested that the hoisting of St. George's and Union Flags is divisive and intimidating.

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BBC Politics23 Apr 2026

AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak

The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

BBC Politics23 Apr 2026

AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak

The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.