Event Brief
Political crises lead to ‘perma-purdah’ in Whitehall
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET
Summary: Rising public frustration with high state spending and taxes amid ongoing political crises.
WHO: UK Government
WHAT: Political crises and public frustration
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM ET
WHERE: London
WHY: High state spending and taxes causing public discontent
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