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Express Politics13 Apr 2026

Petition launched to try and get Keir Starmer to betray Brexit and rejoin EU immediately

The online document has garnered a large number of supporters, who argue that the time is right to go back in.

Express Politics13 Apr 2026

POLL: Should Keir Starmer resign over latest Brexit betrayal attempt?

Kemi Badenoch said the plans are 'the worst of both worlds'.

Express Politics13 Apr 2026

Angela Rayner skips dozens of Commons votes after quitting as Deputy PM

Angela Rayner stood down from the cabinet seven months ago after admitting to underpaying stamp duty by approximately £40,000 on a flat she purchased in Hove.

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The Guardian Politics13 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer defends plan for closer alignment with EU rules

PM rejects claim plan is integration with EU ‘by stealth’, saying changes will happen only if parliament passes law UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has defended plans for the UK to align more closely with some EU rules without parliamentary votes, saying a closer relationship with Europe “is in the UK’s best interest”, particularly given the international turmoil over the Iran war. Speaking to the BBC after the Guardian revealed that ministers were planning to use so-called Henr

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Conservative Home13 Apr 2026

Watch: Kemi Badenoch’s speech to the London Defence Conference

The world is moving too fast to wait until the next election. Britain has the strengths that matter: outstanding servicemen and women, brilliant intelligence, world-class universities, a powerful defence sector, leading-edge technology, and the freedom to act, if we choose to use it. The post Watch: Kemi Badenoch’s speech to the London Defence Conference appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics13 Apr 2026

Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners

Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

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Guido Fawkes13 Apr 2026

LISTEN: Starmer U-Turns on Last Week’s Criticism of Trump for Iran War Price Rises

Starmer has walked back his attack on Donald Trump after comparing to the US President to Vladimir Putin last week. Too rich for his blood? Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, the PM was asked if he blamed Trump personally for rising prices as a result of the war: “In terms of where the blame…

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The Guardian Politics13 Apr 2026

Starmer confirms UK will not support US blockade of strait of Hormuz – UK politics live

PM says opening waterway is ‘vital’ as he rules out any UK involvement in US moves to blockade strait Good morning. The parliamentary recess is over, the Iran war disaster isn’t, campaigning is ramping up because the May elections are less than four weeks to go, and there will be plenty for MPs to discuss as they meet in the Commons this afternoon. The full timetable, as usual, is down below. Keir Starmer is in Greater Manchester this morning, on a visit linked to the English local elections. Bu

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Express Politics13 Apr 2026

Labour left with just 102 MPs in bombshell new poll – Reeves, Rayner and Miliband gone

The Conservatives would be reduced to 81 seats, with Tory leader Kemi Badenoch and Priti Patel both ousted.

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Guido Fawkes13 Apr 2026

WATCH: Labour Minister Cannot Say If Britain Agrees With USA’s Hormuz Blockade

Labour has not worked out what line to take on the USA’s blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. In fact Labour does not appear to know how it is operating… Early education minister Olivia Bailey was asked on Sky News if the British government agreed with the US strategy: “So the US’s ambition as is…

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Express Politics13 Apr 2026

Furious Nigel Farage vows to reverse Keir Starmer's 'outrageous' Brexit betrayal

PM plans to bring UK back under Brussels' control without a vote in Parliament

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