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The Guardian Politics11 Jun 2026

More than one in five pupils in England have special educational needs, figures show

Data shows sharp rise in number of children getting extra support and highlights pressure on schools, families and councils More than one in five pupils in England now have special educational needs, as the latest official figures show a sharp increase in the numbers of children receiving extra support in school. The annual data from the Department for Education (DfE) confirms predictions of an increase in families seeking education, health and care plans (EHCPs) – the individual agreements deta

Education
The Guardian Politics11 Jun 2026

Defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ swipe at Starmer - The Latest

John Healey has resigned as defence secretary over the government’s military spending plans, in another significant blow for Keir Starmer. In a scathing letter to the prime minister, Healey said the long-awaited defence investment plan “falls well short of what is required for defence” and that he would have had to take decisions that “could make Britain less safe”. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s policy editor, Kiran Stacey Healey quits in row with Starmer over military spending Conti

Defence
BBC Politics11 Jun 2026

Asylum hotel vacated after fire safety concerns

Epping Forest District Council says it was not expecting the latest development.

Immigration
The Guardian Politics11 Jun 2026

Polite but deadly: John Healey skewers Keir Starmer as he heads for the door | John Crace

The defence secretary’s departure was the wrong resignation at the worst possible time for the prime minister UK politics live – latest updates During Wednesday’s prime minister’s questions, the defence secretary was standing at the other end of the Commons, away from other cabinet members on the government frontbench. His expression gave nothing away as Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch blamed one another for spending too much on welfare and not enough on defence. In hindsight, he was possibly t

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Guido Fawkes11 Jun 2026

Medhi Hasan’s New ‘Zeteo UK’ Produces No Content in Three Days

Mehdi Hasan’s expansion of his ‘Zeteo’ media brand to the UK via Substack is going slowly. The general idea when shaking up the establishment is to publish some material… Since launching Zeteo UK has produced two bits of content. One is an interview with its own political editor about how necessary it is. The other…

Politics
Express Politics11 Jun 2026

As Belfast gangs went door-to-door seeking migrants, terrified residents said: 'I'm white'

Exclusive: Hordes of balaclava-clad rioters stormed through the Shankill Road looking for migrants, leading families to take dramatic steps.

Immigration
BBC Politics11 Jun 2026

What's happened to UK defence spending?

BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.

Defence
BBC Politics11 Jun 2026

What's happened to UK defence spending?

BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.

Defence
BBC Politics11 Jun 2026

What's happened to UK defence spending?

BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.

Defence
Guido Fawkes11 Jun 2026

VOTE NOW: The Guido Fawkes Reform Power Rankings (June Edition)

Every month, we publish the power rankings of all the leading lights in Reform based on our readers’ responses. Click here to fill in the survey, and the results will be published at the end of the month. Here’s how last month played out… 1 Nigel Farage – 12.95 2 Robert Jenrick ▲ 1 10.47…

Reform
The Guardian Politics11 Jun 2026

John Healey’s departure is less of a surprise than it might seem

Despite his managerial veneer and quiet approach, outgoing defence secretary is a highly political operator UK politics live – latest updates If there was one thing for which Downing Street could rely on with John Healey, it was avoiding unnecessary drama. Whether in parliament or on the morning broadcast round, his sober suits and general demeanour of a benign but firm headmaster spelled reassurance. But then just before 12.10pm on Wednesday, the drama arrived. In a letter posted to social me

PoliticsDefence
Guido Fawkes11 Jun 2026

Trump Threatens to Take Iran’s Kharg Island

Donald Trump on Truth Social: “The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most of its offensive capability, are GONE!), VERY HARD TONIGHT. At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil…

Defence