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The Guardian Politics23 Mar 2026

Hillsborough campaigners accuse Starmer of ‘insult’ after failing to introduce promised law

Government sources said new amendment to bill being worked on that would ensure duty of candour applies to individuals working for security services Families whose relatives were killed in disasters and who have suffered state injustice have written to Keir Starmer, accusing the government of an “insult” for failing to introduce the promised Hillsborough law in this session of parliament. Labour has promised for almost a decade to implement the law, which will impose a “duty of candour” on the p

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The Guardian Politics23 Mar 2026

Is Iran really able to strike London, and is the UK prepared for an attack?

After Tehran targeted the UK-US base on Diego Garcia, Israel’s military said European capitals were also at risk Middle East crisis – live updates The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed at the weekend that Iran had weapons able to travel about 4,000km (2,500 miles), posing an immediate threat to European cities including London. The comments came after it emerged Iran had targeted the joint UK–US military base on Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands. Continue reading...

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Express Politics23 Mar 2026

Britain was caught out by Covid – we must break dangerous pattern in politics

OPINION - TOBIAS ELLWOOD: We cannot afford to get another crisis so badly wrong.

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Express Politics23 Mar 2026

Lefties are sacrificing white working-class boys on the altar of political correctness

OPINION - ESTHER MCVEY: The data on this question is absolutely damning.

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BBC Politics23 Mar 2026

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Critics of plans to build a new town in Cheshire called it the "wrong proposal in the wrong place".

BBC Politics23 Mar 2026

PM warns against 'false comfort' of thinking Iran war will end quickly

The PM also tells senior MPs the conflict was "not our war" and there must be a "lawful basis" for any UK involvement.

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BBC Politics23 Mar 2026

HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money

The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.

BBC Politics23 Mar 2026

HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money

The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.

Guido Fawkes23 Mar 2026

Questions Rayner Still Hasn’t Answered as She Eyes Number 10

There are still plenty of unanswered questions for Angela Rayner as she prepares for her march on Downing Street. Questions any leadership candidate – any future Prime Minister – would not want hanging over them… Where did Angela Rayner actually live between 2007 and 2015? If it was Vicarage Road, why do multiple neighbours say…

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Express Politics23 Mar 2026

Foreign Office summons Iran’s ambassador to UK over country's 'reckless actions'

The summons comes after an Iranian and a British-Iranian dual national were accused of carrying out hostile surveillance on London's Jewish community.

Express Politics23 Mar 2026

Keir Starmer torn apart over defence during brutal MP grilling – 'are you embarrassed?'

Under-fire PM faces questions from both Tory and Labour MPs on parliamentary committee

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Express Politics23 Mar 2026

Horror as Channel migrant smugglers slash prices to attract poorer asylum seekers

EXCLUSIVE: Crime kingpins lower average crossing costs to begin 'catering' to those with less money

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