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BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Scotland's first deputy first minister Lord Jim Wallace dies, aged 71
The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader was undergoing a procedure at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Labour scales back new energy efficiency targets for social homes
It comes after councils and housing associations warned about the cost to implement new stricter standards.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Ex-Labour MP's lobbying firm offered photo with minister and VIP dinner for £30k
Jim Murphy's company Arden Strategies apologises for "errors" in promotional material for tech event.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Tice's 'suck it up' message reignites Reform scandal
An image of Reform UK's deputy leader is said to jokingly reference a former controversy for the party.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

'Damning' evidence of political pressure to open scandal-hit hospital - Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader says documents prove ministers pushed for the country's largest hospital to open early.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

What's happening with the assisted dying bill?
It's more than a year since MPs first backed the proposed legislation but it still needs to be approved by peers.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Government u-turn over council election
Pendle Borough Council will now be allowed to postpone May's local elections.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Essex county election going ahead - minister
Government minister Steve Reed writes to Essex County Council saying their election will take place.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Council leader resigns after election postponement
The leader and his Labour cabinet majority twice approved decisions opposed by most councillors.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink
Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Police make fifth arrest over arson attacks on properties linked to PM
Three men, already charged in connection with attacks on two properties and car, are due to stand trial in April.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Chris Mason: Inside China's Great Hall of the People
Chris Mason explains why the prime minister is there, and what he hopes to achieve.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

China to relax travel rules for British visitors, UK says
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing - the first UK prime minister to do so in eight years.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Labour blocking my MP bid was hard to take, says Burnham
The Greater Manchester mayor said he would be campaigning in support of Labour in Gorton and Denton.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions
Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Starmer says 'good progress' on tariffs and visa-free travel in China talks
The PM says he also raised the jailing of pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai in his meeting with President Xi.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Keep suspended pupils in school, ministers say
Changes to England's school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Assisted dying bill 'no hope' of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer
Lord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

High-rise rules relaxed after internet rollout warning
Industry bodies say post-Grenfell safety regulations are frustrating broadband upgrades in tall buildings.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Hereditary peer banned from House of Lords
The Earl of Shrewsbury broke rules on claiming travel expenses, a conduct committee finds.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

First minister's 'car crash interview' highlights old Labour divisions
The relationship between UK and Welsh Labour is under the microscope after Eluned Morgan failed to back the prime minister.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Starmer vows to push ahead with cuts to jury trials despite backlash
The prime minister says he made a promise to crime victims that he would tackle court delays.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Chagos discussions with US continue, says Starmer
The prime minister says he has discussed the deal with Donald Trump, but there are concerns in Whitehall the US could withdraw support for the agreement.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

WhatsApp group councillors breached standards
A report finds Labour councillors in Tameside's Denton wards breached code of conduct.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

First Minister refuses to answer questions over devolved policing
First Minister Eluned Morgan responds to questions from BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Badenoch apologises for Braverman mental health claim
But she branded defectors from the Conservative party "drama queens", saying people who did not agree with the direction she was taking the party "need to get out the way".

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, as he lands in Beijing
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger
Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Wales' first minister refuses to support Keir Starmer
Eluned Morgan repeatedly refused to say if the prime minister is good at his job in a BBC interview.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Chris Mason reports from the tarmac in Beijing
Keir Starmer has arrived in China for a three-day visit - the first time a UK prime minister has visited the country since 2018

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal
The African nation argues it is owed payments but the Home Office says it will fight the case.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row
Sir Keir rejects claims that Andy Burnham was told in advance he would not be accepted as a by-election candidate.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Will Suella Braverman's defection prompt a by-election?
Suella Braverman has defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives - but what does that mean for her constituents?

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Starmer says 'China matters' as he heads to Beijing with business leaders
Sir Keir Starmer is the first British prime minister to travel to Beijing since Theresa May in 2018.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Prime minister flies to China for three-day visit
Sir Keir Starmer is the first British prime minister to travel to Beijing since Theresa May in 2018.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Workers Party of Britain pick by-election candidate
Shahbaz Sarwar currently represents the party on Manchester City Council.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Workers Party of Britain to choose from four candidates for by-election
Party leader George Galloway and councillor Shahbaz Sarwar are among those being considered.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Senedd approves Welsh budget after Plaid Cymru deal
Labour secures spending plans after Plaid signed deal in return for more cash for some key services.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Plaid MP broke rules inadvertently, says watchdog
Liz Saville Roberts failed to register donations to a cross-party group she chairs within 28 days.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

UK wants to use oil from shadow fleet to fund Ukraine war effort
Defence Secretary John Healey says the UK is working with allies on plans to seize sanctions-busting Russian vessels.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Shabana Mahmood: The abuse I receive is outweighed by kindness
The Home Secretary talks to Matt Chorley on his radio show.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Track UK's latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boats
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

UK has removed 281 migrants under France deal, minister says
The home secretary says there are "practical issues" around how quickly people can be detained.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Watch: Protesters object to scrapped election
Reform UK supporters waved placards and called for the elections to be reinstated.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Ex-Lib Dem MP 'distressed' by Mail publisher's 'unlawful' acts, court hears
Sir Simon Hughes is among seven high-profile figures bringing claims of unlawful information gathering against Associated Newspapers.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

GB News presenter unveiled as Reform by-election candidate
The Greater Manchester seat of Gorton and Denton became vacant after Andrew Gwynne stepped down for health reasons.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Pubs given support package after business rates backlash
Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson says the three-year aid is worth £1,650 for the average pub.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Rwanda takes legal action against UK over axed migrant deal
The African nation argues it is owed payments but Downing Street says it will fight the case.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Former MP Conor McGinn charged with sexual assault
McGinn served as MP for St Helens North from 2015 but was suspended by the Labour Party in 2022.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Mahmood defends rollout of facial recognition to all police forces
Civil liberties campaigners are among those to raise concerns over the increase in live facial recognition vans.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

What is ground rent and how are leasehold rules changing?
Ground rents will be capped as part of wider plans to overhaul the leasehold system in England and Wales.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

One hundred days to Senedd election - what's changing?
With 100 days to go until the next Senedd election, voters in Wales can expect some big changes.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

UK can't ignore China, says Starmer ahead of Beijing trip
The prime minister insists the UK will not be forced to choose between China and the United States.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues
Nearly 50 MPs have written to the chancellor calling for music venues to be exempted from a hike in business rates.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders
The reforms for England and Wales will be published in a draft bill, which will be introduced later.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Chris Mason: Both Tories and Labour feel the Reform heebie-jeebies
Both of Westminster's mega brands, Labour and the Conservatives, are feeling discombobulated, the BBC's political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Starmer says he won't 'choose between' the US or China
Sir Keir says ignoring China "wouldn't be sensible" as he prepares to visit the country.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Cap for ground rent in England and Wales due to be announced
The government has not confirmed what the cap will be, but campaigners have said they believe £250 a year is likely.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Massive overhaul of England and Wales policing announced
The home secretary told Parliament she wants to make better use of technology - such as live facial recognition and AI.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Minister claims 'sabotage' behind Chagos debate delay
The Conservatives have raised further concerns after Donald Trump described the agreement as a "great act of stupidity".

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Braverman accuses Tories of betrayal as she defects to Reform
The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Suella Braverman: Proud right-winger becomes latest defector to Reform
The former home secretary has become the latest senior Tory to join Nigel Farage's party.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Anxiety in Labour as by-election set to go ahead
Gorton and Denton has been Labour for more than 90 years but party sources fear it could be won by Reform or the Greens.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK
She becomes the third sitting Tory MP to join Nigel Farage's party in the last eleven days.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Why was Andy Burnham blocked to become an MP?
The BBC's Henry Zeffman explains what's been going on.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman is the fourth sitting Tory MP to join the party since the last election.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Chris Mason: Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman is the fourth sitting Tory MP to join the party since the last election.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Ex-Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK
The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlash
The Manchester mayor had applied to stand as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Police to be set 15-minute response target for some 999 calls
The Home Office says its plans to cut red tape will see officers spending more time out on the streets.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Make sure pupils don't ever use phones at school, Phillipson tells teachers
The education secretary says phones should not been seen during lessons, breaktimes or lunchtime.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Can a council do five days' work in four?
Staff at one local authority are doing fewer hours for the same pay. How is it working out?

BBC Politics
Jan 25, 2026

Mahmood to call for more police patrols and faster responses to 999 calls
The Home Office says its plans to cut red tape will see officers spending more time out on the streets.

BBC Politics
Jan 25, 2026

Andy Burnham 'disappointed' after bid to become MP blocked
The Greater Manchester mayor is seen as a potential leadership challenger to Sir Keir Starmer.

BBC Politics
Jan 25, 2026

Analysis: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership
In a show of brute power, No 10 has scuppered Burnham's attempted run from Manchester to Westminster.

BBC Politics
Jan 25, 2026

Chris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership
In a show of brute power, No 10 has scuppered Burnham's attempted run from Manchester to Westminster.

BBC Politics
Jan 25, 2026

Tory pair aim to attract 'politically homeless' with new movement
Sir Andy Street and Baroness Ruth Davidson believe they can win back voters who have snubbed the Conservatives.

BBC Politics
Jan 25, 2026

Davey says war bonds would help to speed up UK defence spending
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would give the public an opportunity to "support patriotically our defence".

BBC Politics
Jan 25, 2026

Andy Burnham's bid to return as MP blocked by Labour's ruling body
The Greater Manchester mayor is seen as a potential leadership challenger to Sir Keir Starmer.

BBC Politics
Jan 25, 2026

'British FBI' will free up forces to tackle everyday crime, home secretary says
The home secretary says policing is stuck "in a different century" and the new body will be part of wider reforms.

BBC Politics
Jan 25, 2026

Decision day for Labour on whether Burnham can stand as MP candidate
Allies of the prime minister may try to block the mayor of Greater Manchester from standing in a parliamentary by-election.

BBC Politics
Jan 24, 2026

Let public buy war bonds to raise £20bn for defence, say Lib Dems
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would "give ordinary people the opportunity to contribute to Britain's security".

BBC Politics
Jan 24, 2026

Ros Atkins on... How popular is President Trump?
BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores how Americans feel about their president during a nonstop start to 2026 shaped by pivotal events at home and abroad.

BBC Politics
Jan 24, 2026

I joined the Tories for the partying, says Kemi Badenoch
The Tory leader opens up about her life and career - and chooses her favourite music - on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.

BBC Politics
Jan 24, 2026

'British FBI' to take over terror and fraud probes in reforms to police
The home secretary says policing is stuck "in a different century" and the new body will form part of wider reforms.

BBC Politics
Jan 24, 2026

Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'among greatest of all warriors'
The US president's praise follows his claim that allied forces avoided the front lines during the Afghanistan conflict.

BBC Politics
Jan 24, 2026

Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election
He said in a statement that he wants to back the Labour government "not undermine it".

BBC Politics
Jan 24, 2026

Burnham faces deadline on by-election decision
The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to stand in the Gordon and Denton seat.

BBC Politics
Jan 24, 2026

Police officers to be told they must get work licence or face dismissal
The plans are part of a raft of measures aimed at the reform of police forces in England and Wales.

BBC Politics
Jan 24, 2026

Labour wants to shake up the police - but will that solve 'everyday crime epidemic'?
The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC Politics
Jan 24, 2026

Profile
The Dutch diplomat making waves at Davos.

BBC Politics
Jan 23, 2026

Chagos Islands debate delayed as Tories call for halt to bill
The legislation was due to be debated in Lords on Monday.

BBC Politics
Jan 23, 2026

Chris Mason: Starmer's strongest rebuke yet for Trump
This past week could mark a turning point in the relationship between the UK prime minister and the US president.

BBC Politics
Jan 23, 2026

Belfast City Council set to suspend X use over AI deepfake concerns
Some NI Executive departments are keeping "under review" their subscriptions to social media site X.

BBC Politics
Jan 23, 2026

250 councillors could serve seven year terms, after election delays
Nearly 30 councils will no longer hold elections this year due to a major rejig to simplify structures.

BBC Politics
Jan 23, 2026

Chris Mason: Why peril could lie in the Welsh valleys for Starmer
Voters in Wales will elect a new devolved government - and opinion polls suggest the prospect of a groundbreaking result.

BBC Politics
Jan 23, 2026

Why peril could lie in the Welsh valleys for Starmer
Voters in Wales will elect a new devolved government - and opinion polls suggest the prospect of a groundbreaking result.

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