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BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2024

Cleverly opposes moves to cut abortion time limit
The home secretary says the Criminal Justice Bill is not the right place for a debate on abortion law.

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2024

Shoplifting hits record high in England and Wales
Shoplifting was up by 37% in the year to December 2023, the highest since records began in 2003.

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2024

Labour's rail plan 'unfunded', says minister
The transport secretary says there is "nothing" in Labour's plan that will make rail services better for passengers.

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2024

Labour outlines plan for some rail public ownership
The shadow transport secretary says neither passengers or taxpayers "can afford for things to continue like this".

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2024

When are the local elections and who can vote?
Voters in parts of England will elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners in May.

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2024

Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services
The government says the plans are "pointless" and "unfunded" but Labour says it will improve services.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

LGBT veterans memorial: ‘We're not a dirty secret'
The memorial will end decades of feeling "swept under the rug", campaigners say.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services within first term
The party says it offers the "biggest overhaul in a generation" but ministers brand it "pointless".

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

10,000 council staff stuck on sick leave, say Lib Dems
NHS waiting lists must be urgently reduced so people can get back to work, the party argues.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

Hunt defends job cuts to increase defence spending
The chancellor says cutting services will cost "a great deal less" than allowing Russia to succeed in Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

Tees Valley Mayor: What's the role and who's running?
The position is currently held by Conservative Ben Houchen who was re-elected in May 2021.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

A simple guide to the Angela Rayner house row
Labour's deputy leader has been dogged by questions over her living arrangements before she was an MP.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

Bond between UK and Germany 'stronger than ever' - Sunak
Rishi Sunak appears alongside Chancellor Olaf Scholz, whom he describes as his "freund".

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

Ministers have caved in on evictions pledge - Rayner
Labour's Angela Rayner attacks the government's housing record but faces jibes over her own living arrangements.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

Right to recoup carer overpayments, minister says
Wrongly overpaid benefits must be dealt with in a "compassionate" way, the deputy prime minister says.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

SNP quizzes deputy PM on arms sales to Israel
Mhairi Black says the discovery of mass graves of Palestinians should be treated as a "war crime".

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

PMQs opens with talk of Rayner' house sale
Angela Rayner says she knows the Conservatives are "desperate to talk about my living arrangements", opening her question on no-fault evictions.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

PMQs opens with talk of Rayner's house sale
Angela Rayner says she knows the Conservatives are "desperate to talk about my living arrangements", opening her question on no-fault evictions.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

Deputy leaders pay tribute to Frank Field at PMQs
Oliver Dowden, Angela Rayner and Mhairi Black recall Frank Field who has died at the age of 81.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

When is the next general election?
A UK general election has to be held by 28 January 2025, but could take place earlier.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

Oliver Dowden and Angela Rayner row over housing at PMQs
Rayner is quick to acknowledge a row over her living arrangements, and takes aim at the government's housing policy.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

Oliver Dowden faces Angela Rayner as deputies step in for PMQs
Rayner's appearance at PMQs comes during a long-running row about where she lived before 2015.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

Significant risk to launch untested childcare plans, government accepts
The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

Government scrapped tests on free childcare plan
The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?
How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

Frank Field: Reformer, thinker and maverick
The Labour MP who regarded Margaret Thatcher and Enoch Powell as friends.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2024

Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81
The crossbench peer spent 40 years as MP for Birkenhead and was a leading voice on welfare reform.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

The councils selling the family silver to pay bills
Cash-strapped local authorities are selling off land, buildings and antiques to clear their debts.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

PM's dementia adviser quits over benefits clawback
Johnny Timpson says the government is failing to protect vulnerable people by not intervening earlier.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

Chris Mason: The politics of defence in a dangerous world
A dangerous world is colliding with a general election year, writes BBC Political Editor Chris Mason.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

Gove cannot guarantee his eviction ban by election
The Conservatives first promised to end landlords' ability to evict tenants with no reason in 2019.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

The politics of defence in a dangerous world
A dangerous world is colliding with a general election year, writes BBC Political Editor Chris Mason.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

Sunak and Starmer both rule out St George holiday
Labour previously said it wanted four new UK-wide bank holidays to mark each nation's patron saint day.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

Sunak announces increase in defence spending
The prime minister said the world is "the most dangerous it's been since the end of the Cold War".

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

Sunak vows to hit 2.5% defence spend target by 2030
The prime minister promises to increase UK military spending as a share of national income.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

Migrant deaths in English Channel are tragic - Sunak
The prime minister says it "underscores" the importance of his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

Council leader 'deeply sorry' to abuse victims
The acting leader of West Northants Council says they have "a lot to do" to regain women's trust.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

Acting council leader says sorry to abuse victims
West Northants Council's Adam Brown says the authority has "a lot to do" to regain women's trust.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

Government expects Rwanda legal challenges - minister
The illegal migration minister says small boat crossings will not stop until flights to Rwanda "kick in".

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

UK borrowing casts doubt on pre-election tax cuts
Government borrowing for the year was £6.6bn higher than expected, according to new figures.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

Rwanda flights needed to deter migrants - minister
The illegal migration minister says the Rwanda Bills deterrent effect will not "kick in" for several weeks.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

UK government borrowing higher than forecast
An unexpected rise in public borrowing could limit the scope of pre-election tax cuts, say analysts.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2024

Chris Mason: Rwanda bill draws election dividing line
Ministers believe the novel deportation scheme is worth a try, but Labour plans to get rid of it.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Rwanda bill to become law after late-night showdown
Parliamentary stand-off ends, opening the way for asylum seekers to be sent to the African country.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling
Parliamentary stand-off ends, opening the way for asylum seekers to be sent to the African country.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Why a plane to Rwanda won't be taking off anytime soon
The Rwanda bill has finally been approved - but planes won't be taking off imminently.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Sunak to pledge £500m more to support Ukraine
The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Unease as Rwanda gears up for arrival of UK migrants
Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers once the landmark UK bill is passed.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Rwanda says it's ready for first wave of migrants from UK
Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK
Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Rwanda bill wrangling goes on after PM pledge on flights
The wrangling between the Commons and the Lords continues, as MPs and peers vote on the Rwanda bill.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Deportation flights to Rwanda in 10-12 weeks, PM says
The wrangling between the Commons and the Lords continues, as MPs and peers vote on the Rwanda bill.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Parliamentary researcher charged with spying for China
Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

PM has confidence in Met chief after protest row
But the prime minister says Sir Mark Rowley still needs to rebuild the trust of the Jewish community.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Cooper on Rwanda bill: Extortionate scheme that has failed
The shadow home secretary said the government should use the money to "boost border security".

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Deportation flights to Rwanda in summer, PM says
The first flights deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda will take off in "10 to 12 weeks" the prime ministers says.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

First flights in Rwanda in 10 to 12 weeks - Sunak
The PM says there is a "loud minority" who will try to stop government plans to send those seeking migrants to Rwanda.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

First flights to Rwanda in 10 to 12 weeks - Sunak
The PM says there is a "loud minority" who will try to stop government plans to send migrants to Rwanda.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

SNP should 'ditch' coalition with Greens - Neil
The former health secretary spoke out after the future of the Bute House Agreement was put into doubt.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Rishi Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights to take off in '10-12 weeks'
The PM says the Rwanda bill, designed to deter migrants crossing the Channel, will pass Parliament today - "no ifs, no buts".

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Rwanda bill returns to Commons as Lords continue standoff
The Safety of Rwanda Bill will be voted through tonight "no matter how late it goes," the PM says. "No ifs, no buts."

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Parliament faces late night as Rishi Sunak promises Rwanda flights by July
The Safety of Rwanda Bill will be voted on tonight "no matter how late it goes," the PM says. "No ifs, no buts."

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Parliament set for Rwanda bill showdown as Sunak promises flights by July
The Safety of Rwanda Bill will be voted on tonight "no matter how late it goes," the PM says. "No ifs, no buts."

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Parliament set to pass Rwanda bill after months of wrangling
After a late-night sitting and months of wrangling, the plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda looks set to become law.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

MPs send Rwanda bill back to Lords as Sunak promises flights by July
The Safety of Rwanda Bill will be voted through tonight "no matter how late it goes," the PM says. "No ifs, no buts."

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Five including child die trying to cross Channel
The deaths come hours after the UK Parliament passes its Rwanda bill, which aims to deter small boat crossings.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Five migrants including child die trying to cross Channel
The deaths come hours after the UK Parliament passes its Rwanda bill, which aims to deter small boat crossings.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Sunak promises Rwanda flights by July as Parliament faces late-night sitting
The Safety of Rwanda Bill will be voted through tonight "no matter how late it goes," the PM says. "No ifs, no buts."

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Sunak says 'nothing will stand in our way' over Rwanda flights after bill passes
After a late-night parliamentary sitting, the plan to send some asylum seekers to the East African country will become law.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Some criticism of Rwanda bill patronising - minister
Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and "vote until it's done".

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Chris Mason: Ministers spoiling for a scrap over Rwanda bill
The government heads for a showdown with peers over its law to send asylum seekers to Africa.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2024

Government and Lords face new Rwanda showdown
Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and "vote until it's done".

BBC Politics
Apr 21, 2024

MP Mark Menzies quits Tories after funds claims
The party says it could not conclude he misused party funds. but finds he showed a "pattern of behaviour" below standards.

BBC Politics
Apr 21, 2024

Prepayment meter payout numbers 'unacceptable'
Just 1,500 out of 150,000 people have received redress after the force-fitting of prepayment meters.

BBC Politics
Apr 21, 2024

MP Mark Menzies resigns from Conservative Party
The Fylde MP will leave Parliament at the next election and has quit his party membership.

BBC Politics
Apr 21, 2024

PM 'appalled' by police treatment of Jewish man
A No 10 source says police "mishandled" its interaction with a Jewish man at pro-Palestinian protest.

BBC Politics
Apr 21, 2024

'We're the first country to halve emissions'
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho says the UK is the first country to halve its emissions.

BBC Politics
Apr 21, 2024

Labour making a 'big commitment' to clean energy
Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood denies that Labour has lost its ambition on clean energy.

BBC Politics
Apr 21, 2024

Minister defends government's record on climate
Claire Coutinho says the government's track record is 'strong' after watchdog accuses PM of setting the UK back.

BBC Politics
Apr 21, 2024

Our climate change record is strong, minister says
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho defends government after watchdog accuses PM of setting the UK back.

BBC Politics
Apr 21, 2024

Met Commissioner faces call to resign over protest row
Policing minister Chris Philp is set to meet the commissioner after an officer described a campaigner as "openly Jewish".

BBC Politics
Apr 21, 2024

Prepayment meter payout numbers unacceptable - minister
Just 1,500 out of 150,000 people have received redress after the force-fitting of prepayment meters.

BBC Politics
Apr 20, 2024

Nuneaton Woman: The voters Labour need to woo
The votes of young, suburban women are seen as key to electoral success.

BBC Politics
Apr 20, 2024

SNP will form minority government if Greens end deal
Green members are to  vote on whether to remain in government  after the SNP ditched key climate change targets.

BBC Politics
Apr 20, 2024

Sunak has set us back, says climate watchdog head
In a BBC interview, Chris Stark says the PM has not made climate change "as much of a priority as his predecessors".

BBC Politics
Apr 20, 2024

Scottish Greens to vote on SNP power-sharing deal
The Scottish Greens have called an EGM after the Scottish government ditched key climate change targets.

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2024

Former MPs hoping for a comeback at the next election
A Blair-era cabinet minister and a Lib Dem who was last an MP 20 years ago are among those standing again.

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2024

UK rejects EU free movement for young people offer
The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2024

Police looking at allegations against MP Menzies
Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party activist for £5,000 to pay "bad people".

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2024

Antisemitic false quote cut from Liz Truss book
The ex-PM's publishers apologise and agree to remove a fake quote tied to an antisemitic conspiracy theory.

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2024

'Evasive' Johnson broke rules over Venezuela talks
The former PM has been evasive about his links to a hedge fund that set up the meeting, Acoba rules.

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2024

What might happen next in the SNP embezzlement probe?
BBC Scotland News examines what could happen next after the husband of Nicola Sturgeon was re-arrested on Thursday.

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2024

Murrell police charge 'incredibly difficult' - Sturgeon
Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken after her husband was charged over embezzling SNP funds.

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2024

Johnson broke rules over Venezuela talks
The former PM has been evasive about his links to a hedge fund that set up the meeting, Acoba rules.

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2024

Starmer sets out plan for 1.5m new homes
The Labour leader claims the aim of home ownership has all but disappeared under the Conservative government.

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2024

Sunak on benefits: We need to be more ambitious
The PM says people are not three times sicker than before he came to power.

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2024

Sunak sets out plans to tackle 'sick note culture'
The PM wants to strip GPs of power to issue sick notes but Labour says he has run out of ideas.

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2024

Plaid decriminalise drugs call in police elections
Plaid Cymru calls for drugs decriminalisation in pitch for police and crime commissioner elections.

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2024

Activist 'appalled' by Tory inaction on Menzies
Fylde MP Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party volunteer for £5,000 to pay "bad people".

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2024

100 MPs to stand down at the next election
More than 60 are Conservatives and they include former prime minister Theresa May.

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