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THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The loss of No 10’s director of communications after just nine months should come as a warning to the entire government. It needs to better explain to the public why it is making unpopular decisions and demanding sacrifices – or sink further in the polls

Britain’s PM has not been open with his citizens for fear of backlash from Washington, but this crisis demands honesty, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

Ministers seek carve-out from import taxes before 2 April deadline – but critics believe they may have offered too many concessions

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Eluned Morgan told members of the Senedd she was waiting to find out what impact the benefits cuts would have on Wales.

Concerns over sentencing guidelines are genuine but government also hopes to win admirers with tough attitude

The Prime Minister said the Government was involved in ongoing discussions with the White House aimed at ‘mitigating the impact’ of any levies.

Industry minister Sarah Jones listened to their views on trade with the US, a Government spokesperson said.

PM said ministers would consider next steps over guidance for judges in England and Wales aimed at tackling bias

Keir Starmer has said that a government ban on smartphone in schools is unnecessary

Keir Starmer’s communications chief quits after just nine months in Downing Street