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Guido Fawkes13 Apr 2026

Farage and Yusuf Say ‘Boriswave’ Migration Will Cost Britain £622 Billion

Reform told the Express last night that an inquiry into inward migration during the last government would seek to establish whether policies enacted by Boris and Priti Patel “amounted gross negligence rising to the level of criminal conduct.” Should be a hoot… The party has launched a website on the matter: “The ‘Boriswave’ is the…

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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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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

'Dangerous' Green migrant plan would add MILLIONS to UK population warns bombshell report

The Greens' open borders plan would add 4.4million people to Britain in five years, a bombshell report warns - as rivals brand it "reckless."

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Sky News Politics12 Apr 2026

Government YouTube drive to fight 'conspiracy theorists and keyboard warriors'

The UK government will build a central YouTube content channel featuring influencers and everyday people in a bid to better communicate its policies to the public.

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Express Politics12 Apr 2026

British Armed Forces will NOT join Donald Trump's blockade of Strait of Hormuz

The US President said "other countries" will join the operation.

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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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Express Politics12 Apr 2026

UK defence spending stats from No10 hide gaping hole in strategy that must be fixed

The Government is massaging headlines to mask deficiencies within the system of defence procurement.

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