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Winston Churchill delivers his ‘iron curtain’ speech – archive, 1946

On 5 March 1946, in Fulton, Missouri, the former prime minister sounded a warning about Soviet expansion, saying that an ‘iron curtain’ had descended across Europe. See how the Guardian reported events

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'London's newest tourist attraction': Refurbished Piccadilly Circus Tube loos where it costs 80p to pee

Westminster council is spending £12.7m upgrading eight sets of public toilets

Evening Standard

Labour 'risks losing 600 seats' in London local elections in worse nightmare than Gorton disaster

Sir Keir Starmer’s party is facing tough battles against the Greens, Reform UK, the Conservatives and the Lib Dems

Evening Standard

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The old union is finished, says Plaid Cymru leader

Rhun ap Iorwerth used a speech at the Institute for Government to outline his vision for an independent Wales.

Evening Standard

Starmer ‘welcome’ on Welsh campaign trail if he brings more investment, FM says

Asked if she was happy for Sir Keir to be Prime Minister during Welsh Labour’s Senedd election campaign, Lady Morgan said ‘yes’.

Evening Standard

Labour is stubborn in defeat because it knows this: we face the belated end of the political 20th century

In Gorton and Denton, I heard again and again that people wanted seismic political change – Labour and the Tories are no longer part of that conversation, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK

Wales must shout louder, Plaid Cymru leader says

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth outlined his ambitions for the first 100 days of a Plaid Cymru administration in Wales.

Evening Standard

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Winston Churchill statue vandalised in London: Man arrested for writing ‘Free Palestine’

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of defacing the statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, Westminster.

The Times of India

Oxford Street bombshell as Labour chief describes Sadiq Khan quango as 'dangerous for democracy'

London mayor suffers another ‘red on red’ attack a day after giving go-ahead for traffic ban to begin this summer

Evening Standard

Observers raise concerns over secret ballot breaches at Gorton and Denton byelection

Democracy Volunteers says it saw 32 cases of apparent collusion – the highest levels in its 10-year history

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Plaid Cymru’s rise: Welsh politics is on the brink of a revolution

Editorial: After a century of Labour dominance, disillusionment with both Westminster and Cardiff has given progressive nationalists a historic opportunity

The Guardian - UK

Holyrood sets date for final debate on Assisted Dying Bill

MSPs will begin considering amendments to the proposed legislation on March 10, with a final vote expected to take place on March 17.

Evening Standard

Sarwar gambles on break with Starmer as Labour support slumps

Scottish Labour leader hopes distancing himself from PM will shift focus to SNP’s record, but voters remain unconvinced

The Guardian - UK

Robison urges her successor to be ‘bold and ambitious’ as Holyrood backs Budget

The Scottish Budget for 2026-27 was passed by the Scottish Parliament.

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Fewer maximum hikes in council tax but most areas face sharp rises

Analysis showed some authorities have sought to limit the impact on household bills ahead of big increases expected in the coming years.

The Guardian - UK

Senedd votes in favour of implementing Westminster’s assisted dying bill

Should legislation pass House of Lords, the matter will require another vote after May’s Welsh elections

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer Accused Of Using Andrew's Arrest As A 'Smoke Screen' To Hide Mandelson-Epstein Links

As Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is released under investigation, Westminster's focus swings to Keir Starmer and intensifying demands to publish the Peter Mandelson vetting papers tied to Epstein—raising sharp questions about judgment, accountability, and what No. 10 knew, and when.

Evening Standard

Revealed: Ministers plot £150 'stealth' rise in council tax in London boroughs

The Conservatives are accusing the Government of ‘burying’ the proposed tax increase in the small print of local government funding reforms

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Douglas Ross: I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea

The Scottish Tory leader discussed his political career and claimed there is ‘rage’ under John Swinney’s ‘bank manager image’.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Scottish Labour: Keir Starmer needs Anas Sarwar’s act of betrayal to pay off

Editorial: The leader of Scottish Labour will use its spring conference to demonstrate that he is his own man. Ironically, the prime minister’s survival may depend on his success

The Independent UK

Scottish independence ‘within reach’ as Westminster ‘unravelling’ amid scandals, Swinney says

A survey by More in Common this week projected that the SNP would win 64 seats after May

The Independent UK

Independence ‘within reach’, says Swinney following poll

A More in Common poll put the SNP well ahead of the other parties this week.

Evening Standard

Arrest made over 'serious sexual assault' at top London nightclub The Box

The Box in Soho could face closure at a Westminster council hearing next week

The Independent UK

Majority of Britons call for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be removed from royal line of succession

Findings come as police confirm disgraced former prince released under investigation following arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

The Independent UK

Who is Antonia Romeo? Inside the rise of Starmer’s ‘Marmite’ pick to lead UK Civil Service

Former colleagues have praised Dame Antonia as ‘dynamic’ and ‘whip smart’

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