NEWS: BBC POLITICS
Setup News Ticker
   NEWS: BBC POLITICS
BBC Politics
Jul 05, 2025

Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
What's gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC Politics
Jul 05, 2025

Reform MP loses whip after business Covid loan claims
He has made the decision amid allegations of business propriety during the pandemic.

BBC Politics
Jul 05, 2025

Reform MP gives up whip over business allegations, party says
He has made the decision amid allegations of business propriety during the pandemic.

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

Palestine Action banned after judge denies temporary block
A High Court judge refused the group's request to temporarily block the government from proscribing it as a terror group.

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

Mutilated pets import ban bill passes to Lords
The bill, proposed by Winchester MP Danny Chambers, is supported by the government.

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

Corbyn's new party - is it happening and could it damage Labour?
Backers say there is a wide-open space to Labour's left - and millions of disillusioned voters to be won.

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

Palestine Action to be banned after judge denies temporary block
A High Court judge refused its request to temporarily block the government from proscribing it as a terror group.

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

Backlash as Reform claims trans books removed from children's library section
KCC says the move came after a "concerned member of the public" contacted them.

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

Payout offered to Afghans hit by UK data breaches
Afghans whose personal information was mistakenly exposed by the Ministry of Defence to get up to £4,000 each.

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

Trans books removed from children's library section, Reform council says
KCC says the move came after a "concerned member of the public" contacted them.

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

Discussions ongoing about new party, says Corbyn
It comes after ex-Labour MP Zarah Sultana said she was quitting the party to co-lead a new party with Corbyn.

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

Minister tells Turing AI institute to focus on defence
Peter Kyle says the Alan Turing Institute should prioritise boosting the UK's AI capabilities.

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

Trans books banned in children's library sections
KCC says the move came after a "concerned member of the public" contacted them.

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

Home Office 'not checking' when foreign worker visas expire
The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather "basic information".

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

Nick Robinson: Starmer told me he'd met every challenge. But things look bad right now - very bad
Nick Robinson sits down with the prime minister to look back at his first year in Downing Street.

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

Watch: PM talks about his 'good personal relationship' with Trump
Watch: PM talks about his 'good personal relationship' with Trump

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

Mutilated pets import ban bill set to become law
The bill, proposed by Winchester MP Danny Chambers, is supported by the government.

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

Farmer backs change to policing rural dog attacks
A farmer welcomes a new bill which aims to update the current laws on livestock attacks.

BBC Politics
Jul 04, 2025

I understand what Trump cares about, says Starmer
The prime minister says he found common ground with President Trump as both "really care about family".

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

Home Office unaware if foreign workers leave after visas end, MPs say
The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather "basic information".

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

A year in power - BBC correspondents assess how Labour are doing
With the economy, immigration, education, welfare and health high on the agenda, has Sir Keir Starmer's top team met their pledges?

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

Zarah Sultana says she is quitting Labour to start party with Corbyn
Former Labour leader Corbyn has not yet confirmed his involvement to the BBC.

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves: 'I had a tough day'
Rachel Reeves said she had had 'a tough day' in her first interview since teary PMQs.

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

Welfare system will 'explode' without reform, says Murray
The Labour minister has defended his government's benefits bill after backbenchers forces a major climbdown.

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

Seven ways Starmer's plan could change the NHS
The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

Labour plans further Right to Buy restrictions
Tenants will also face longer to qualify, under government plans for the social home discount scheme.

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

Labour peer dies while swimming in river
Lord David Lipsey previously worked as a journalist and Downing Street adviser.

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

Reeves bounces back after tears but challenges remain
The chancellor draws a line under excruciating episode but still faces the same problems, writes Henry Zeffman.

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

Reform council confirms 'patriotic' flag policy
The new leader of the county council says it is the "simplest and most inclusive" approach.

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

BBC senior staff told to 'step back' from duties following row
No "high risk" music acts will be broadcast live in the future after Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set.

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

The Briefing Room
David Aaronovitch and guests discuss why the benefits bill for disability has ballooned.

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

I had a tough day, says Rachel Reeves after Commons tears
The chancellor says she had been dealing with a "personal issue" but was still "cracking on with the job".

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

BBC deemed Bob Vylan 'high risk' before Glastonbury
Some BBC staff have been moved away from their usual duties after the punk duo made offensive comments.

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

Rachel Reeves makes surprise appearance after Commons tears
Starmer insists his chancellor will stay in her job after markets react to her tearful Commons appearance.

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

Starmer seeks to end speculation about Reeves' future
The PM insists Rachel Reeves will stay in her job after markets react to her tearful Commons appearance.

BBC Politics
Jul 03, 2025

Starmer admits failing to engage ahead of welfare U-turns
The PM takes responsibility for the climbdown over welfare reforms that angered many Labour MPs.

BBC Politics
Jul 02, 2025

Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around
The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.

BBC Politics
Jul 02, 2025

New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM
But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality.

BBC Politics
Jul 02, 2025

Reeves' tears raise big questions at top of Labour
Whatever the cause, Labour must soon start projecting direction, confidence and grip.

BBC Politics
Jul 02, 2025

Rachel Reeves' tears raise big questions at top of Labour
Whatever the cause, Labour must soon start projecting direction, confidence and grip.

BBC Politics
Jul 02, 2025

Rachel Reeves doing excellent job, PM tells BBC after Commons tears
Rachel Reeves was visibly upset as Keir Starmer came under attack from Kemi Badenoch over welfare bill U-turn.

BBC Politics
Jul 02, 2025

Council flew Pride Flag 'without proper consent'
The flag is at the centre of a row between a council's chief executive and Reform UK.

BBC Politics
Jul 02, 2025

MPs approve plan to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist group
The ban means supporting the group could potentially carry a maximum sentence of 14 years.

BBC Politics
Jul 02, 2025

Kuenssberg: Starmer's first year ends in shambles, but could he still turn it around?
Labour has been failing its basic mission to look like a capable government. And the PM's authority has been given a kick. But insiders have hope for the year ahead

BBC Politics
Jul 02, 2025

Starmer pledges Hillsborough Law legal duty
Sir Keir Starmer rejects claims of the bill being "watered down", insisting he is "fully committed".

BBC Politics
Jul 02, 2025

No 10 backs Reeves after tearful Commons appearance
Rachel Reeves was visibly upset as Keir Starmer came under attack from Kemi Badenoch over welfare bill U-turn.

BBC Politics
Jul 02, 2025

How welfare bill compromises have weakened Starmer
Leila Nathoo on how winning the welfare vote has weakened Starmer

BBC Politics
Jul 02, 2025

Bruce Springsteen or George Clooney for US president?
Anthony Zurcher, Justin Webb and Sarah Smith discuss which celebrities might be in the running for next US president.

BBC Politics
Jul 02, 2025

Labour won't break tax pledges after welfare climbdown, minister says
Pat McFadden says there will be "financial consequences" to the decision to water down planned welfare cuts.

BBC Politics
Jul 02, 2025

Analysis: Humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.

BBC Politics
Jul 02, 2025

Humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.

BBC Politics
Jul 01, 2025

Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.

BBC Politics
Jul 01, 2025

Labour rebellion clouds welfare bill win despite concessions
MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.

BBC Politics
Jul 01, 2025

Government wins welfare bill vote after big concessions to rebels
MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.

BBC Politics
Jul 01, 2025

Who are the welfare bill rebels? Find out how your MP voted
Check whether your MP voted for or against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill

BBC Politics
Jul 01, 2025

Government makes big concessions to win welfare vote
MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.

BBC Politics
Jul 01, 2025

Workers face two-year wait for several new rights
Some measures within the Employment Rights Bill are not due to come into force until 2027.

BBC Politics
Jul 01, 2025

Small boat crossings in first half of year up 48%
Official figures show nearly 20,000 people have crossed the English Channel from France since January.

BBC Politics
Jul 01, 2025

Two-year wait for several new workplace rights
Some measures within the Employment Rights Bill are not due to come into force until 2027.

BBC Politics
Jul 01, 2025

Starmer faces Labour revolt despite welfare climbdown
Ministers are scrambling to convince Labour MPs to back benefits cuts in a vote this evening.

BBC Politics
Jul 01, 2025

Chris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead on welfare cuts
Ministers hope a partial U-turn will win over Labour rebels when MPs vote on welfare changes later.

BBC Politics
Jul 01, 2025

MPs to vote on welfare bill as unrest rumbles on
The House of Commons will vote on welfare cuts bill this evening as some MPs call for further changes.

BBC Politics
Jul 01, 2025

Out to Lunch
On Parliament, the impact of politics on her home life and the Labour party.

BBC Politics
Jun 30, 2025

Chris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead
Ministers hope a partial U-turn will win over Labour rebels when MPs vote on welfare changes later.

BBC Politics
Jun 30, 2025

Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed
Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".

BBC Politics
Jun 30, 2025

Public invited to decide how MPs' pay should be set
Parliament's expenses watchdog wants around twenty people to take part in a review on MP salaries.

BBC Politics
Jun 30, 2025

What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?
The government has confirmed details of its scaled-back plan to reform some benefits.

BBC Politics
Jun 30, 2025

Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changes
The government was forced into concessions on its welfare plan following a backlash among its own MPs.

BBC Politics
Jun 30, 2025

Covid inquiry hears of care home 'slaughter'
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.

BBC Politics
Jun 30, 2025

Welsh Labour needs to focus on young people, say members
Young Labour party members say they feel their party is still the best fit for working class people.

BBC Politics
Jun 30, 2025

MP asks Lotus to give clarity to 1,300 workers
Ben Goldsborough says he met with Geely on Monday and emphasised the need for "openness".

BBC Politics
Jun 30, 2025

'Everybody knew the welfare reform bill was a £5bn cut'
Economics Editor Faisal Islam on what was really behind the big rebellion about the government's welfare reform bill, after the government confirmed it will make major concessions.

BBC Politics
Jun 30, 2025

Welfare concessions to be set out before key vote
Ministers hope to reassure wavering MPs after a rebellion over benefits cuts led to a major climbdown.

BBC Politics
Jun 30, 2025

Starmer criticises 'appalling' Bob Vylan IDF chants
The prime minister describes the punk duo's Glastonbury chants calling for death to Israel's military as "hate speech".

BBC Politics
Jun 29, 2025

Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services
The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday.

BBC Politics
Jun 29, 2025

Welfare U-turn means we are in 'better position', says Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said MPs raised "substantial" concerns over planned cuts to disability benefits.

BBC Politics
Jun 29, 2025

MP refers himself to commissioner over 'cash for questions' claims
Leaked emails purport to show George Freeman asking a firm that employed him what questions he should ask ministers.

BBC Politics
Jun 28, 2025

Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.

BBC Politics
Jun 28, 2025

Starmer says fixing welfare is a 'moral imperative'
The prime minister described the benefits system as "broken" a day after he was forced to U-turn on plans for reforms.

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

PM's benefit cuts U-turn leaves backbenchers feeling bruised
After the PM's efforts to mend relations with many on Labour's left, plenty are still unhappy.

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

Plans to help benefits recipients into work 'a mess', say DWP officials
Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not "properly considered", officials tell the BBC.

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

We've got the right balance, says PM after benefits U-turn
The prime minister has made concessions on his welfare bill after an angry response from 120 of his own MPs.

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

Starmer says he regrets using 'island of strangers' phrase
The PM says he "had no idea" the language echoed Enoch Powell's 1968 speech about immigration.

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

Welfare cuts: What are the Pip and universal credit changes?
The planned changes to the benefits system will affect future claimants, not current claimants.

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

Starmer U-turns on benefits cuts after Labour backlash
Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it.

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

Faisal Islam: How much will U-turn on disability benefits cost?
The changes could cost up to £3bn which will have to come from higher taxes or cuts elsewhere, given the chancellor's self-imposed borrowing rules.

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

Starmer climbs down on welfare bill after Labour backlash
Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it.

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

Government confirms welfare climbdown in deal with rebels
Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it.

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

Starmer's stormy first year ends in crisis - now he faces a bigger battle to turn it around
The PM is trying to prove to a volatile country that Labour can fix it - but that will be a challenge when profound policy disagreements are on full display

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

Starmer's stormy first year: Why his political honeymoon was so short-lived
As the PM marks a year in office next week - which he will spend grappling with crises - British politics finds itself at an inflection point

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

Chris Mason: A hat trick of U-turns - and this is the most awkward of the lot
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason gives his analysis of what the climbdown over the welfare bill means for the prime minister.

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

A hat-trick of U-turns - and this is the most awkward of the lot
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason gives his analysis of what the climbdown over the welfare bill means for the prime minister.

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

Labour didn't do enough thinking, ex-top official says
Simon Case says ministers "weren't good enough at communicating" in the early days of the Labour government.

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

Claims UK has two-tier justice system are disgusting, says Hermer
Lord Hermer told the BBC that politicians using the phrase needed to think about the "dangers" they were posing to Britain's "essential institutions".

BBC Politics
Jun 27, 2025

'Disgusting' to say UK has two-tier justice system, attorney general tells BBC
Lord Hermer told the BBC that politicians using the phrase needed to think about the "dangers" they were posing to Britain's "essential institutions".

BBC Politics
Jun 26, 2025

Starmer set to announce welfare climbdown in deal with Labour rebels
Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it, it is understood.

BBC Politics
Jun 26, 2025

PM 'agrees' welfare changes deal with Labour rebels
Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it, it is understood.

BBC Politics
Jun 26, 2025

PM considers welfare concessions in rebel MP talks
Keir Starmer has been personally calling some Labour MPs to win them over ahead of a vote next week.

BBC Politics
Jun 26, 2025

Zohran Mamdani pulls off New York politic upset
The young left-wing politician, Zohran Mamdani, is poised to become the Democratic nominee for New York mayor after a surprise election win.

BBC Politics
Jun 26, 2025

What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?
More than 160 MPs are trying to block the government's planned changes to the benefits system.

  • CEOExpress
  • c/o CommunityScape | 200 Anderson Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
  • Contact
  • As an Amazon Associate
    CEOExpress earns from
    qualifying purchases.

©1999-2025 CEOExpress Company LLC