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The GuardianSaturday, 18 April 2026
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Starmer warned he faces ‘judgment day’ next week
Ex-foreign office official Robbins set to appear before MPs on Tuesday
The paper focuses on the impending political pressure facing the Prime Minister, framing the situation as a crisis of internal communication and accountability. It highlights a scheduled parliamentary committee hearing as a pivotal moment for the government's handling of the issue.
The Prime Minister is under scrutiny following revelations that Peter Mandelson failed a security vetting for a high-profile diplomatic role. Focus has now shifted to Downing Street's awareness of the situation, with key civil servants scheduled to give evidence to a parliamentary committee.
“faces 'judgment day'”
“Critical scrutiny of leadership”
Strait of Hormuz now open but US blockade continues
Key shipping lane is reopened for duration of ceasefire, sending oil prices tumbling, but Trump says blockade will continue until war’s end
Highlights the partial easing of a major maritime chokepoint alongside ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the US.
Rapist convicted after wrong man spent 17 years in prison
Paul Quinn, a father of six, has been found guilty of the ‘horrific’ 2003 attack for which Andrew Malkinson was wrongfully jailed
Focuses on the judicial resolution of a significant, historic miscarriage of justice.
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