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The Guardian Politics3 Apr 2026

Labour challenges Farage over cost of private jet trip to Maldives

Anna Turley questions Reform UK leader’s revised £25,000 figure for failed attempt to reach Chagos Islands on plane linked to billionaire donor Labour has queried Nigel Farage’s claim that a return trip to the Maldives on a private jet linked to a billionaire donor cost as little as £25,000 as the Reform leader attempted to reach the Chagos Islands. Farage initially recorded his two-day trip to the Maldives as costing £12,500 funded by Thailand-based Reform megadonor Christopher Harborne, before

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The Guardian Politics3 Apr 2026

What I learned from my first few weeks as a Green MP? Most politicians have no clue how tough things are out there | Hannah Spencer

With this escalating cost of living crisis, so many are really suffering – yet Labour lacks the imagination, boldness and will to do anything about it Six weeks ago, I was doing what I’ve always done – working as a plumber in people’s houses. I’d just completed a plastering qualification and was looking forward to putting it to good use. Now, I’m here in parliament, and to call it a culture shock would be an understatement. It’s easy to see why a lot of MPs don’t understand how hard things in th

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Conservative Home3 Apr 2026

Shadow Cabinet League Table: Badenoch extends her lead, Timothy holds second

It is the third Shadow Cabinet League Table in a row in which she has come first. The first time she reached pole position was shortly before Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform UK. It underlines the marked shift from her earlier performances. The post Shadow Cabinet League Table: Badenoch extends her lead, Timothy holds second appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home3 Apr 2026

Sarah Ingham: Enough of the performative piety – prayer should be private

Recently, prayer seems to have wandered away – perhaps like lost sheep? – from St Thomas More’s entreaty for minds that are “humble, quiet, peaceable, patient and charitable”. The act of praying, and its prevention, are becoming weaponised. The post Sarah Ingham: Enough of the performative piety – prayer should be private appeared first on Conservative Home.

Conservative Home3 Apr 2026

Riccardo Cantadori: What conservative principles can offer a divided Britain

The wise politician addresses the questions of his age with a view to passing a society’s fundamental values on to future generations, allowing for adjustments that do not compromise its deepest character. The post Riccardo Cantadori: What conservative principles can offer a divided Britain appeared first on Conservative Home.

Conservative Home3 Apr 2026

Alison Rodwell: Stopping Adlington New Town was a community victory

This was a David versus Goliath fight. People from all backgrounds came together with a shared purpose: to protect our farms and greenbelt whilst advocating for the appropriate development that our community needs. The post Alison Rodwell: Stopping Adlington New Town was a community victory appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Sky News Politics3 Apr 2026

How much economic damage is Trump doing?

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Sky News Politics3 Apr 2026

Could the UK sleepwalk into Trumpian politics?

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BBC Politics2 Apr 2026

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs

Reports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year.

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BBC Politics2 Apr 2026

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs

Reports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year.

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The Guardian Politics2 Apr 2026

UK drug exports to US spared tariffs under deal critics say will cost NHS billions

‘Partnership’ on drug pricing also gives patients in Britain greater access to potentially life-extending treatments British drug exports to the United States will escape tariffs imposed by Donald Trump as part of a controversial UK-US medicines deal that critics fear will mean less money for the NHS. The deal will also give patients in Britain greater access to potentially life-extending drugs because the rules have been relaxed to allow the NHS to pay more for particular treatments. Continue

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The Guardian Politics2 Apr 2026

Ben Jennings on the sacking of Reform’s housing spokesperson – cartoon

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