BBC Politics13 Apr 2026
UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz
UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.
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Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang
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The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future
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BBC Politics12 Apr 2026
Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028
The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election.
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BBC Politics12 Apr 2026
Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028
The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election.
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The Guardian Politics12 Apr 2026
Mauritius vows to ‘decolonise’ Chagos Islands after Starmer shelves handover
Mauritian foreign minister pledges to ‘spare no effort’ to regain control of islands, as US fails to give approval of deal A senior official in Mauritius’ government has vowed that the Chagos Islands will be “decolonised” after Keir Starmer was forced to shelve legislation to hand the islands back to Mauritius. On Friday, UK government officials acknowledged that they had run out of time to pass legislation within the current parliamentary session, which ends in the coming weeks, after a lack o
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The Guardian Politics12 Apr 2026
Britain could adopt single market rules without MPs’ vote as part of UK-EU reset
Exclusive: Ministers planning new legislation for alignment without full parliamentary scrutiny if in national interest Ministers are planning to fundamentally reshape Britain’s relationship with the European Union, with new legislation that could result in the UK signing up to EU single market rules without a normal parliamentary vote. In a major development in the prime minister’s push for closer ties with the continent in after the Iran war, the Guardian understands ministers are bracing to f
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Express Politics12 Apr 2026
NHS crisis sparks fears over patient care as Zia Yusuf issues urgent warning
Exclusive: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is facing a growing revolt from health groups, trade unions and left-wing MPs over her plans to change settlement rules.
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The Guardian Politics12 Apr 2026
Voting for populist parties in local polls will put NHS at risk, says Streeting
Exclusive: Health secretary warns of dangers of protest vote as he pitches NHS as key battleground in May elections Voters in May’s local and devolved elections risk putting the NHS in jeopardy if they vote for populist parties, Wes Streeting has said, as he sought to make the health service a key battleground. “The founding principles of the NHS are at greater threat than at any time since the NHS was founded in 1948,” the health secretary said. Continue reading...
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BBC Politics12 Apr 2026
Welsh election not about independence, Plaid Cymru candidate says
Plaid has promised not to hold a referendum if it gets into government, but would commission research into independence.
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Express Politics12 Apr 2026
End of Reeves, Rachel, Raynor and Ed Miliband all facing humiliating election defeats
Nigel Farage's Reform UK will become the largest party, with 324 MPs.
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The Guardian Politics12 Apr 2026
Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week
Exclusive: closures are part of pledge by Labour to end all use of hotels for asylum seekers by end of this parliament The Home Office is to announce the closure of 11 asylum hotels this week as part of its pledge to close all hotels by the end of this parliament. The use of hotels to house asylum seekers has been controversial since it became widespread at the start of the Covid pandemic. Anti-migrant protesters have staged demonstrations outside the hotels, claiming asylum seekers are living a
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Express Politics12 Apr 2026
Reform UK superstar with a black belt aims to kick out Keir Starmer
Linden Kemkaran led Reform UK into power in a major council, and now she is fighting to get Nigel Farage into Downing Street
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Express Politics12 Apr 2026
Downing Street breaks silence after US-Iran peace talks break down in Pakistan
US Vice President JD Vance said Iran failed to offer a "long-term" commitment never to develop nuclear weapons.
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