BBC Politics14 Apr 2026
Criticism of complacency on defence spending will sting government
The government faces tough questions about the ability to defend the UK, writes Jonathan Beale.
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Express Politics14 Apr 2026
Tories 'went further than Corbyn on immigration' by letting in nearly 1m
Net migration peaked at 944,000, despite Tory warning that Labour would allow in 840,000
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Express Politics14 Apr 2026
Failing Britain! Labour stalwart has turned on Starmer – now he must listen
OPINION: Bombshell criticism shows nation's defences in 'peril' - PM must act to prevent utter catastrophe
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The Guardian Politics14 Apr 2026
Group of Labour MPs proposes new policies to beat rightwing populism
The policies include a Swiss-style EU deal, lower electricity prices and reduced dependence on the US A group of Labour MPs is to propose a series of new policies to defeat rightwing populism, including a Swiss-style deal with the EU, lower electricity prices, a robust defence of climate policies and a reduced dependence on Washington. Among those contributing to a new collection of essays is the former cabinet minister Anneliese Dodds, who calls for a fundamental reappraisal of the UK-US relati
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The Guardian Politics14 Apr 2026
‘Bizarre’ lack of urgency in putting UK on war footing, says defence review co-author
Fiona Hill, a former White House chief adviser, joins ex-Nato chief in criticising Starmer’s leadership on defence UK politics live – latest updates A co-author of Britain’s strategic defence review has joined criticism of Keir Starmer’s leadership on military policy, warning of a “bizarre” lack of urgency in defence planning. Fiona Hill, a former chief adviser to the White House on Russia, echoed the concerns of George Robertson, her co-author with Gen Richard Barrons on the strategic defence
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Guido Fawkes14 Apr 2026
The Right Angle: On Your Marx…
Welcome back to the Right Angle, the insiders’ guide on the what’s happening on the British right. Exclusively for Guido members – click here to join us today… With nominations now closed for the May 7th elections, attention is turning to the more colourful candidates on the ballot paper. Step forward Marx de Morais, standing…
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Express Politics14 Apr 2026
Keir Starmer sent huge warning over scrapping Freeview TV
Campaigners have handed in a 143,000-signature petition to 10 Downing Street.
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The Guardian Politics14 Apr 2026
UK’s armed forces are in a sad state – and they have only themselves to blame
The MoD shows little sign of learning from its mistakes – no wonder the Treasury is reluctant to agree to its demands George Robertson, Tony Blair’s first defence secretary, a former Nato secretary general and an author last year of the latest in a series of evasive strategic defence reviews, accused Keir Starmer on Tuesday of a “corrosive complacency towards defence”. He said the prime minister was not willing to make the “necessary investment”. Lord Robertson could have directed his fire elsew
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BBC Politics14 Apr 2026
Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month.
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BBC Politics14 Apr 2026
Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month.
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The Guardian Politics14 Apr 2026
Reeves hits out at ‘folly’ of US going to war without clear exit plan
Chancellor ‘frustrated and angry’ at decision to attack Iran ‘without being clear what the objectives are’ UK politics live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Rachel Reeves has hit out at the “folly” of Donald Trump’s decision to go to war against Iran without a clear exit plan. Speaking to the Mirror before a trip to Washington for the International Monetary Fund spring meeting, the UK chancellor renewed her criticism of the war, which has pushed up oil prices and threatens a
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BBC Politics14 Apr 2026
UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
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