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defence for the war, the vice-president has urged conservative activists who disagree with the [Trump administration](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/trump-administration) on top issues to avoid becoming “disengaged.” Vance said Trump is pushing to make sure
officials have said. 4. ***Tax*** | An increased windfall tax [should be imposed](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/06/raise-windfall-tax-on-banks-urges-tuc) on the UK’s largest banks, say trade union leaders, after the big four lenders reported almost £14bn in first
critical industries [directly to British companies](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/25/rachel-reeves-tells-ministers-to-buy-british-in-four-key-industries), making clear her irritation that ministers have been sending too much government business abroad. 3. ***Scotland*** | Peter Murrell, once one of the most powerful people