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BBC Politics
Jan 08, 2026

Peers back calls for extra time to debate assisted dying bill
Supporters are increasingly concerned the bill could run out of time to become law.

BBC Politics
Jan 08, 2026

New powers for councils to fine pavement parkers
Councils will be able to take action against those creating "unnecessary obstruction" of the pavement.

BBC Politics
Jan 08, 2026

Trial date over protest outside David Lammy's home
Two women are next set to appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court in May for a two-day trial.

BBC Politics
Jan 08, 2026

Three NHS trusts still using fax machines, Streeting confesses
The health secretary had made it his personal mission to banish the fax machine from the NHS.

BBC Politics
Jan 08, 2026

Reform candidate admits Lammy post was 'clumsy'
Reform mayoral candidate Chris Parry had posted that David Lammy's "loyalty lies" in the Caribbean.

BBC Politics
Jan 08, 2026

Government accused of dragging its heels on deepfake law over Grok AI
The End Violence Against Women Coalition said it had been a year since the inital law was suggested

BBC Politics
Jan 08, 2026

UUP leadership: 'Let's have a contest, let the members decide'
The North Antrim assembly member Jon Burrows is in the running to become the next leader of the Ulster Unionist Party.

BBC Politics
Jan 08, 2026

Government to water down business rate rise for pubs
The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.

BBC Politics
Jan 08, 2026

More changes to farm inheritance tax plans ruled out
The government says it has listened to farmers and increased the proposed inheritance tax threshold.

BBC Politics
Jan 08, 2026

Morgan urges PM to stand up to Trump on Venezuela and Greenland
Welsh first minister says there comes a point when you have to "say up to here and no further".

BBC Politics
Jan 08, 2026

How AI is posing a threat to democracy in Yorkshire
Councils discuss the challenges as they seek to stop the spread of fake news online.

BBC Politics
Jan 08, 2026

Chris Mason: Trump and Starmer speak as ship seizure caps extraordinary few days
The leaders speak on the phone following a blitz of overseas activity by the Trump administration, writes the BBC's political editor.

BBC Politics
Jan 07, 2026

Labour's workers' rights concessions to save businesses billions, assessment shows
The government will phase in the reforms over several years, with many measures subject to consultation.

BBC Politics
Jan 07, 2026

Workers' rights reforms will cost billions less after concessions, analysis shows
Firms implementing the new employment terms are expected to face lower additional costs after the legislation was watered down.

BBC Politics
Jan 07, 2026

UK armed forces helped US seizure of tanker, says MoD
Venezuelan-linked Marinera was stopped by the US Coast Guard as it travelled through waters between Iceland and Scotland.

BBC Politics
Jan 07, 2026

Lib Dem council to ask for election delay weeks after Davey's warning
Cheltenham Borough Council is asking for its May elections to be postponed.

BBC Politics
Jan 07, 2026

Murdered MP's daughter unhappy with review offer
Katie Amess says previous reviews have failed to provide answers, and she wants a full inquiry.

BBC Politics
Jan 07, 2026

Minister blames 'slow' watchdog for trans guidance delay
The EHRC has urged Bridget Phillipson to speed up her approval of the guidance, which was submitted in September.

BBC Politics
Jan 07, 2026

Starmer urged to rethink business rate reforms to save pubs
Some Labour MPs are optimistic there could be further relief to protect the hospitality industry.

BBC Politics
Jan 07, 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 07, 2026

UK forces helped US seizure of tanker, says MoD
Venezuelan-linked Marinera was stopped by the US Coast Guard as it travelled through waters between Iceland and Scotland.

BBC Politics
Jan 07, 2026

MP refuses to resign after child sex offences arrest
Dan Norris, MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, has rejected calls for him to resign.

BBC Politics
Jan 07, 2026

MPs would vote on using troops in Ukraine, Starmer says
It comes after the UK and France reiterated their commitment to using soldiers to police any peace deal.

BBC Politics
Jan 07, 2026

Reform UK announces 2028 London mayoral candidate
Laila Cunningham is a former senior crown prosecutor who is now a councillor for Reform in Westminster.

BBC Politics
Jan 07, 2026

Candidate should apologise for Lammy post - Farage
Reform mayoral candidate Chris Parry had posted that David Lammy's "loyalty lies" in the Caribbean.

BBC Politics
Jan 07, 2026

West Midlands Police chief should go over Israeli football fans ban, says Badenoch
Craig Guildford was quizzed by MPs over a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match in Birmingham.

BBC Politics
Jan 07, 2026

Council 'disappointed' after union jack flag defaced
Nottinghamshire County Council has spent £75,000 installing new flags in 82 locations.

BBC Politics
Jan 07, 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 07, 2026

Widow says her life can't go back to normal until brain tumour treatment changed
Ellie James said her husband wasn't told freezing more of his brain tumour tissue could be used for a vaccine before he died.

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Chris Mason: UK grapples with new era of US unpredictability
This week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor.

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Chris Mason: Greenland and Ukraine point to Trump's head-spinning unpredictability
This week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor.

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Poor decisions in extending prison lease, MPs say
A committee report says "poor commercial decisions" were made when the lease was signed.

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland
The White House has said that 'utilising the ?US military is ?always an option at the commander-in-chief's disposal'

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Assisted dying campaigners request extra time for peers to scrutinise bill
Concern is growing among supporters the bill won't pass parliamentary hurdles in the allotted days.

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed
The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Target 'divisive' Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers
The PM says Labour needs to contrast its "renewal" of the country with Reform's "grievance and division".

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Government demands Musk's X deals with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes
Grok is being used to digitally remove women's clothing - something victims describe as "dehumanising".

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Justice secretary found to have breached ministerial code
The justice secretary has been given a minor sanction following a row over her comments about a sexual exploitation expert.

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Macron hosts Ukraine and allies to try to cement security guarantees
The talks are held as Russia continues attacking Ukraine's energy sector and under the shadow of US threats to annex Greenland.

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

US action in Venezuela morally right, Badenoch says
The Conservative leader tells the BBC the military operation raises "serious questions about the rules-based order".

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Electric car discounts are unsustainable, says industry group
The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions for EVs.

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to strategy of avoiding criticism of Trump over Maduro
The government's cautious response has been pounced on by its critics, writes the BBC's political editor.

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Chris Mason: Starmer's strategy of avoiding criticising Trump over Maduro
The government's cautious response has been pounced on by its critics, writes the BBC's political editor.

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

West Midlands police to be questioned over Israeli football fan ban
BBC News has seen a letter from the Dutch police inspectorate, which appears to contradict claims made by West Midlands Police about Maccabi fans' previous behaviour.

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

Manchester Arena families say MI5 must be fully included in new law on cover-ups
The law follows campaigning by families affected by the 1989 Hillsborough disaster that claimed 97 lives.

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

Cooper reminds US of international legal obligations in Venezuela
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has so far avoided condemning US military action in the Latin American state.

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

Scottish party leaders set out stalls ahead of election
John Swinney, Anas Sarwar and Russell Findlay have made their pitches for May's Holyrood vote.

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

Only Greenland and Denmark should decide its future, Starmer says
It comes after President Trump again said "we need Greenland from the standpoint of national security".

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

Only Greenland must decide its future, Starmer says
It comes after President Trump again said "we need Greenland from the standpoint of national security".

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

US action in Venezuela not legal, senior Labour MP says
UK must make clear US operation is unacceptable, chairwoman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Emily Thornberry says.

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

New powers to seize phones from migrants come into force
The government says it will help gather intelligence on smuggling gangs.

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe?
Sir Keir Starmer has given details of his plans for a "Brexit reset". What could it mean for the UK?

BBC Politics
Jan 04, 2026

PM ready for closer EU alignment 'in the national interest'
It is the clearest indication yet the PM wants to pursue a closer relationship with Europe in a broader number of areas.

BBC Politics
Jan 04, 2026

Starmer ready for closer EU alignment 'in the national interest'
It is the clearest indication yet the PM wants to pursue a closer relationship with Europe in a broader number of areas.

BBC Politics
Jan 04, 2026

Five things we learned from Senedd election debate
Political parties take part in a New Year debate ahead of May's Welsh Senedd election.

BBC Politics
Jan 04, 2026

Starmer ready for closer alignment with the EU 'in the national interest'
It is the clearest indication yet the PM wants to pursue a closer relationship with Europe in a broader number of areas.

BBC Politics
Jan 04, 2026

Starmer regrets welcoming British-Egyptian activist to UK after 'abhorrent' posts came to light
The PM tells Laura Kuenssberg he "should have been made aware" of Alaa Abd El Fattah's social media history.

BBC Politics
Jan 04, 2026

Starmer tells me he'll survive - but can he keep this new year's resolution?
The prime minister discusses Europe, Venezuela and his own future in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC Politics
Jan 04, 2026

'I'll be PM this time next year,' Starmer tells BBC
The prime minister tells BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that May's upcoming elections will not be a "referendum" on his government.

BBC Politics
Jan 03, 2026

Will 2026 be the year MPs and peers agree on how to repair Parliament?
Parliamentarians will shortly have to decide if they should leave their building to allow for billions of pounds of maintenance work to take place.

BBC Politics
Jan 03, 2026

Starmer won't be drawn on whether US strikes on Venezuela broke international law
The PM told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that he won't "shy away from this" but added we "haven't got the full picture at the moment".

BBC Politics
Jan 03, 2026

UK 'not involved in any way' in US strike on Venezuela, Starmer says
The PM has not spoken to US President Donald Trump about the US seizure of President Nicolas Maduro.

BBC Politics
Jan 03, 2026

Thousands of new magistrates wanted to help clear backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy says magistrates serve "a vital role" and "we need more people of every age and background to volunteer".

BBC Politics
Jan 02, 2026

MP abused by trolls loses 10 stone after taking Mounjaro
MP Carolyn Harris has lost nearly 10 stone on Mounjaro, but warns others wanting to slim down.

BBC Politics
Jan 02, 2026

Mike Nesbitt to stand down as Ulster Unionist Party leader
The current health minister informed assembly members and party officers on Friday morning.

BBC Politics
Jan 02, 2026

Politicians have given away too much power to deliver pledges, says PM's ex-aide
Paul Ovenden, who left Downing Street in September, says the British state has been "emasculating itself".

BBC Politics
Jan 02, 2026

What to expect at Holyrood and beyond as 2026 election race steps up
BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell looks at what lies ahead for Scottish politics this year with the Scottish Parliament election looming in May.

BBC Politics
Jan 02, 2026

Controversial post-Brexit farm subsidy scheme 'landmark moment for Wales'
The post-Brexit subsidy scheme for farmers begins, almost a decade after the vote to leave the EU.

BBC Politics
Jan 01, 2026

Senedd prepares for 'once in a century change' - but do voters know?
A number of big changes means the 2026 election will be like no other - but some people say they're out of the loop.

BBC Politics
Jan 01, 2026

Starmer vows to 'defeat decline and division' in new year message
The PM acknowledges "things have been tough" but says 2026 will see "positive change".

BBC Politics
Dec 31, 2025

Disability charity chief condemns UK government as she rejects MBE
Tressa Burke, chief executive officer of the Glasgow Disability Alliance, says the situation facing disabled people in the UK is "simply intolerable".

BBC Politics
Dec 31, 2025

Disabled charity chief condemns UK government as she rejects MBE
Tressa Burke, chief executive officer of the Glasgow Disability Alliance, says the situation facing disabled people in the UK is "simply intolerable".

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

Chris Mason: Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year
With devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour's direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister?

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year
With devolved elections, questions over Labour's direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister?

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

Council leader to give evidence over Maccabi ban
Councillor John Cotton will appear in front of Home Affairs Committee MPs on 6 January.

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

Grooming gang row 'could have been handled better' - Constance
Angela Constance's remarks about Prof Alexis Jay are to be independently investigated to determine if they breached the ministerial code.

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse 'smear campaign' claims
Alaa Abd El Fattah has faced backlash over old social media posts where he called for the killing of Zionists.

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

Labour criticises Tory shadow minister for representing Abramovich
Labour says it is "indefensible" for Lord Wolfson to keep his role while acting as a lawyer for the Russian billionaire.

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

Papers reveal Blair said voters had no appetite for more Welsh powers
Records from 2004 show Tony Blair saying his government had 'lanced the boil of separatism'.

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of Alaa Abd El Fattah's "abhorrent" historical tweets.

BBC Politics
Dec 29, 2025

Alpacas, buses and pints: Five laws you may have missed in 2025
More than 30 new laws have been created this year, including these lesser-known bits of legislation.

BBC Politics
Dec 29, 2025

Cabinet Office withdraws Andrew papers after 'error'
Documents mentioning Andrew were briefly released before being withdrawn from the National Archives.

BBC Politics
Dec 29, 2025

'It has the X-factor' - the view from the Commons public gallery
Who would choose to spend the day watching MPs talking? We spent a day in the visitors' gallery to find out.

BBC Politics
Dec 29, 2025

British-Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK deportation
Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.

BBC Politics
Dec 29, 2025

Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK deportation
Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.

BBC Politics
Dec 28, 2025

Egyptian dissident sorry for tweets as Tories push for deportation from UK
Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.

BBC Politics
Dec 28, 2025

Egyptian dissident should be deported from UK, Tories say
Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.

BBC Politics
Dec 28, 2025

Starmer criticised for welcoming Egyptian activist
Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.

BBC Politics
Dec 27, 2025

UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
The Home Office says Kinshasa has failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal immigrants and foreign national offenders.

BBC Politics
Dec 27, 2025

UK to offer military 'gap year' to boost recruitment
The paid 12-month course is aimed at under-25s, with plans for the scheme to grow to 1,000 young people a year.

BBC Politics
Dec 26, 2025

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

BBC Politics
Dec 26, 2025

Tributes as UK's first female Asian lord mayor dies
Councillor Manjula Sood, who served Leicester throughout her political career, dies aged 80.

BBC Politics
Dec 24, 2025

Starmer backs down in farm tax row - but why now?
A U-turn on inheritance tax plans for farmers raises more questions about political judgement in government.

BBC Politics
Dec 23, 2025

Justice secretary's grooming gang comments probed for code breach
Angela Constance has been accused of misrepresenting Prof Alexis Jay's position on public inquiries into child sexual abuse and exploitation.

BBC Politics
Dec 23, 2025

Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms
The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.

BBC Politics
Dec 23, 2025

Scrap non-crime hate incidents, police leaders to recommend
College of Policing chair says a "sensible" new approach is needed, focused on the most serious incidents.

BBC Politics
Dec 22, 2025

English councils warned against adopting four-day week
Local Government Secretary Steve Reed has told council leaders to not introduce four-day working weeks.

BBC Politics
Dec 22, 2025

Plymouth elections go ahead but Exeter undecided
Elections due to be held in Exeter in May could still be cancelled.

BBC Politics
Dec 22, 2025

Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban
The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".

BBC Politics
Dec 22, 2025

Ex-BNP leader Nick Griffin accused of stirring up racial hatred with cartoon
Nick Griffin appeared in court via video link in a private prosecution by the Campaign Against Antisemitism.

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