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Guido Fawkes21 Apr 2026

Education Minister Said “We Have Already Solved Phones in Schools” Days Before Starmer U-Turn

Flashback to less than one week ago in the House of Commons – Labour Early Years minister Olivia Bailey said in response to another Tory question on phone bans: “My honest view this we have already solved the problem of banning phones in schools.” Last night Labour U-turned. Announced in the Lords, a new amendment…

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BBC Politics21 Apr 2026

Key points from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row

Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador.

Express Politics21 Apr 2026

Kemi Badenoch rages as bombshell evidence shows PM 'misled' Commons - 'absolutely clear!'

Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins revealed how Downing Street applied "constant pressure" to clear Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the United States.

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The Guardian Politics21 Apr 2026

Foreign Office was asked to find role for senior Starmer aide, says Olly Robbins

Ex-civil servant testifying about Peter Mandelson says there was a ‘creep’ of senior diplomatic roles going to political figures UK politics live – latest updates Downing Street asked the Foreign Office to find a senior diplomatic role for Keir Starmer’s then communications chief, Matthew Doyle, the department’s former lead civil servant revealed on Tuesday. Testifying to MPs at parliament’s foreign affairs select committee, Olly Robbins said he had had several conversations with No 10 about f

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BBC Politics21 Apr 2026

Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.

Express Politics21 Apr 2026

Sky News issues apology as Emily Thornberry drops f-bomb during Olly Robbins grilling

Sky News was forced to apologise over the offensive language this morning.

Guido Fawkes21 Apr 2026

Robbins: Number 10 Tried to Find Ambassador Role for Matthew Doyle

Olly Robbins has just revealed that Downing Street tried to find an ambassadorial job for Starmer’s then-Comms chief Matthew Doyle. And instructed Robbins not to tell David Lammy, who happened to be the Foreign Secretary… “There were several discussions initiated by Number 10 with me about potentially finding a head of mission opportunity for Matthew…

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Guido Fawkes21 Apr 2026

Youth Unemployment Rises Again

New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that youth unemployment has risen again. Rachel… Labour market statistics this morning show a decline in the unemployment rate to 4.9% in the three months to February. This was offset by a larger increase in the number of economically inactive people – 69,000. IEA fellow Professor…

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The Guardian Politics21 Apr 2026

Olly Robbins says he faced ‘constant pressure’ to get Mandelson in post

Sacked Foreign Office permanent secretary says he was under pressure from Downing Street over appointment of US ambassador UK politics live – latest updates The sacked senior civil servant Oliver Robbins has said he was subject to “constant pressure” when he arrived in the Foreign Office to get Peter Mandelson in post as soon as possible. He said the Cabinet Office urged the Foreign Office to allow Mandelson’s appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the US without the usual vetting process but t

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Express Politics21 Apr 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood issues four-letter 'f*** off' tirade in immigration row

The Labour Home Secretary defended her immigration plans as left-wing critics accused her of going further than Nigel Farage.

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Express Politics21 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer is on the ropes - and Angela Rayner is just about to deliver a knockout punch

Sir Keir Starmer is dead on his feet. Angela Rayner can scent blood.

Guido Fawkes21 Apr 2026

Olly Robbins: ‘Dismissive’ Downing Street Created ‘Atmosphere of Pressure’ to Hire Mandelson

Robbins fired a blockbuster letter at the Foreign Affairs Committee before his appearance. Some of the main points: No 10 was dismissive of the DV process throughout as a result UKSV saw Mandelson as “borderline,” leaning towards denial; risks were not Epstein-related FCDO, not UKSV, is the DV decision-maker; FCDO security assessed the risks as…

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