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BBC Politics
Jul 18, 2025

UK's asylum hotel bill down 30%, government says
The Home Office's annual accounts show £2.1bn was spent on hotel accommodation in the year to March 2025.

BBC Politics
Jul 18, 2025

Swinney's independence pitch could be key to SNP fortunes
The first minister has announced a three-point plan, but will it satisfy his party's supporters?

BBC Politics
Jul 18, 2025

Reform plans to spend up to £190k on assistants
Opposition parties on Warwickshire County Council say the money could be better spent elsewhere.

BBC Politics
Jul 18, 2025

Minister denies Labour wants Abbott out of party
James Murray says it was "not the case" the government wanted to remove Abbott from the Labour party.

BBC Politics
Jul 18, 2025

My focus was on saving lives after Afghan data breach, Shapps says
The February 2022 breach involved the details of thousands of Afghans and some British officials.

BBC Politics
Jul 18, 2025

Conservatives beat Reform in council by-election
Jeremy Pert is named as the new councillor for the vacant Eccleshall and Gnosall ward.

BBC Politics
Jul 18, 2025

Reform UK councillor expelled from party
Ed Hill says there has been a misunderstanding over a letter sent to all Devon MPs.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Obvious Labour leadership wants me out, Diane Abbott tells BBC
MP Diane Abbott has been suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Germany's Merz tells BBC Europe was free-riding on US
Merz was visiting the UK to boost defence ties with Germany, as part of a historic friendship treaty.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Chris Mason: Why Labour had little choice but to suspend Abbott again
Labour appearing consistent is core to Abbott's second suspension, writes the BBC's Chris Mason.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Chris Mason: Why Labour had little choice but to suspend Diane Abbott again
Labour appearing consistent is core to Abbott's second suspension, writes the BBC's Chris Mason.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Diane Abbott Suspended Again After Racism Comments
Abbott suspended by Labour Party pending investigation into her comments about racism

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Starmer's chief of staff is top paid special adviser
Morgan McSweeney is paid between £155,000 and £159,999, the Cabinet Office said in a report.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Met Police to close half its front desks following budget cuts
The move would reduce police front desks across London from 37 to 19, and reduce the number open 24/7.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Which parties could benefit from lower voting age?
Young people are more likely to vote for left-wing parties - but how could this translate to a real election?

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Abbott suspended by Labour Party after comments about racism
MP Diane Abbott is suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation, the BBC understands.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Starmer says he had to 'deal with' rebel Labour MPs
The PM argues MPs "elected on a Labour manifesto" should back the government's plans.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

How will votes at 16 and changes to voter ID work?
The minimum voting age will fall to 16 across the UK as part of a package of election reforms.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty
It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Reform council agrees plan to share data with savings unit
The Doge cost-cutting team is seeking data-sharing agreements with all of the councils Reform UK controls.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Voting age to be lowered to 16 by next general election
Other planned changes include expanding voter ID to include bank cards and moving to automatic registration.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Government spends £53m on domestic violence programme
The money will expand an existing pilot which works with perpetrators to help them resolve personal issues.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

PM Civil Society Summit speech
Sir Keir Starmer speaks about how reshaping government works with communities.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Votes for 16-year-olds? Teenagers react
The government has announced that 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the next general election.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Labour suspension doesn't mean I'm silenced, MP says
Rachael Maskell says the government should be doing " more listening" to its backbenchers.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Labour looking into Abbott's comments about racism
The veteran Labour MP has told the BBC she stands by comments that led to a year-long suspension from the party.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Starmer stamps authority with MP suspensions, but risks appearing vindictive
Senior officials say the sackings came after repeated organising against the government.

BBC Politics
Jul 17, 2025

Labour MP Diane Abbott stands by racism comments
The veteran Labour MP was disciplined by the party last year over comments in a newspaper letter.

BBC Politics
Jul 16, 2025

Germany to tighten people-smuggling law as chancellor visits UK
It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.

BBC Politics
Jul 16, 2025

Labour suspends four MPs after welfare cuts rebellion
Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Rachael Maskell all voted against welfare reforms.

BBC Politics
Jul 16, 2025

MoD offered to speed up resettlement case of Afghan who posted data breach names on Facebook
The BBC understands the individual, an Afghan national, is now living in the UK.

BBC Politics
Jul 16, 2025

Lib Dems back 'pot zero' plan to cut energy bills
Leader Sir Ed Davey says the UK must break the link between gas prices and electricity costs.

BBC Politics
Jul 16, 2025

Labour suspends four rebel MPs for breaching party discipline
Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Rachael Maskell all voted against welfare reforms.

BBC Politics
Jul 16, 2025

Badenoch and PM spar over 'modest income' tax pledge
A cabinet minister said people on "modest" incomes will be protected from tax rises, but the Tories say ministers can't explain who they are.

BBC Politics
Jul 16, 2025

What we know about Afghan data breach - and the questions that remain
The revelation of a major data leak and subsequent relocation of thousands of Afghans to the UK has raised serious questions.

BBC Politics
Jul 16, 2025

What we know so far about Afghan data breach
The revelation of a major data leak and subsequent relocation of thousands of Afghans to the UK has raised serious questions.

BBC Politics
Jul 16, 2025

Starmer suspends Labour MPs for breaching party discipline
Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman and Chris Hinchliff have had the whip removed, meaning they will sit as independents in the Commons.

BBC Politics
Jul 16, 2025

Serious questions for Tories over Afghan data breach - PM
Details of thousands of Afghans who supported UK forces were mistakenly leaked under the last government.

BBC Politics
Jul 16, 2025

UK inflation at highest for almost a year and a half
Food and clothing prices rose more quickly while fuel fell only slightly, boosting the overall rate of inflation.

BBC Politics
Jul 16, 2025

Defence secretary 'unable to say' if anyone killed after Afghan data breach
Details of nearly 19,000 people who wanted to leave Afghanistan were mistakenly leaked three years ago.

BBC Politics
Jul 16, 2025

Ben Wallace says he makes 'no apology' for Afghan injunction
The decision to apply for an injunction was "not a cover-up", the former defence secretary says.

BBC Politics
Jul 16, 2025

Ex-PM 'extremely cavalier' in Brexit handling, says Tory MP
A former NI secretary has accused David Cameron of treating the Brexit referendum as "some sort of Eton game".

BBC Politics
Jul 15, 2025

Reeves inadvertently breached rules on gifts, says MPs' watchdog
The chancellor missed the 28-day deadline for registering free tickets from the National Theatre.

BBC Politics
Jul 15, 2025

Stop being negative about savers buying shares, Reeves says
Chancellor tells the financial industry to change the narrative around consumer investment to encourage growth.

BBC Politics
Jul 15, 2025

Three key questions after Afghan data breach sparked unprecedented secret evacuation
The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner analyses the leak of Afghan citizens' data and the fallout.

BBC Politics
Jul 15, 2025

Thousands of Afghans were moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach
The existence of the scheme could not be reported until now because of a court injunction.

BBC Politics
Jul 15, 2025

Thousands of Afghans moved to UK under secret scheme
The existence of the scheme could not be reported until now because of a court injunction.

BBC Politics
Jul 15, 2025

Immigration status of benefit claimants published for first time
In June, nearly eight million received universal credit, 83.6% of whom were British and Irish nationals.

BBC Politics
Jul 15, 2025

UK set up secret Afghan relocation scheme after data breach
The existence of the scheme could not be reported until now because of a court injunction.

BBC Politics
Jul 15, 2025

Savers to be targeted with offers to invest in shares under new plans
Banks will send savers details of possible investments and an ad campaign will raise awareness, the Treasury says.

BBC Politics
Jul 15, 2025

Reform-led council calls for more social care visas
The government's Social Care Worker Visa route for overseas recruitment is to end.

BBC Politics
Jul 15, 2025

Trump shrugs off giving Parliament speech when he visits UK
The US president says there is no need to recall MPs, saying "let them go and have a good time" instead.

BBC Politics
Jul 15, 2025

Antisemitism report finds 'unacceptable' increase in anti-Jewish discrimination
Report includes specific recommendations for NHS, the arts industry and the police.

BBC Politics
Jul 15, 2025

Benn accuses Tories of making false promises to veterans
Hilary Benn was speaking during a three-hour debate in Parliament, which saw MPs clash over legacy.

BBC Politics
Jul 15, 2025

Tories made 'false promises' to veterans, Benn says
Hilary Benn was speaking during a three-hour debate in Parliament, which saw MPs clash over legacy.

BBC Politics
Jul 14, 2025

Freeholders begin High Court challenge over reforms
A group of landowners is challenging the government's attempts to reform the freehold and leasehold system of property ownership.

BBC Politics
Jul 14, 2025

Drivers offered up to £3,750 discount to buy electric cars
Government will subsidise prices cuts to encourage a shift away from petrol and diesel.

BBC Politics
Jul 14, 2025

UK to start processing Syrian asylum claims again
Decisions were paused more than seven months ago, following the fall of the Assad regime.

BBC Politics
Jul 14, 2025

Shoddy that Trump can't address MPs, says Farage
The US president's state visit later this year has been scheduled during a House of Commons recess.

BBC Politics
Jul 14, 2025

Post Office could be owned by its postmasters, government says
The service could be turned into an employee-owned business, under options set out by the government.

BBC Politics
Jul 14, 2025

MP facing sex assault charges given trial date
MP Patrick Spencer, who has been accused of sexually assaulting two women, denies charges in court.

BBC Politics
Jul 14, 2025

Post Office could be owned by its workers, government says
The service could be turned into an employee-owned business, under options set out by the government.

BBC Politics
Jul 13, 2025

Trump will be hosted by King at Windsor during second state visit
The US president will be accompanied by his wife, Melania, when he visits the UK from 17-19 September.

BBC Politics
Jul 13, 2025

Electric cars will be cheaper to buy, pledges minister
The Transport Secretary says she will announce measures to cut the cost of buying an electric car.

BBC Politics
Jul 13, 2025

UK pledges to make electric cars cheaper to buy
The Transport Secretary says she will announce measures to cut the cost of buying an electric car.

BBC Politics
Jul 13, 2025

More rules being considered to keep children safe online
Heidi Alexander says new age checks will not mark the "end of the conversation" on online safety.

BBC Politics
Jul 12, 2025

Health secretary and BMA to meet in bid to avoid strikes
The meeting with Wes Streeting will take place next week, the BBC understands.

BBC Politics
Jul 12, 2025

Labour not defending workers, says Unite after Rayner row
The union could consider its future relationship with the party, General Secretary Sharon Graham says.

BBC Politics
Jul 11, 2025

Rayner in deepening row with union over bin strikes
Unite announced earlier it had suspended her membership over the long-running dispute in Birmingham.

BBC Politics
Jul 11, 2025

MP Rupert Lowe cleared by standards watchdog
The standards commissioner says he is satisfied the former Reform MP did not break rules on declaring donations.

BBC Politics
Jul 11, 2025

Ex-MP faces two-year wait for betting offences trial
He is one of 15 people accused of cheating by gambling on the date of the 2024 general election.

BBC Politics
Jul 11, 2025

Ban on ticketless football fans set to become law
Fans who force their way into matches will also face a criminal record and a fine of up to £1,000.

BBC Politics
Jul 11, 2025

Unite votes to suspend Rayner's membership over bin strikes
The union says it is re-examining its relationship with Labour over the long-running dispute.

BBC Politics
Jul 11, 2025

Government code aims to stop unfair parking charges
The government wants to stop people being "unfairly penalised" by private car park operators.

BBC Politics
Jul 11, 2025

Ex-Reform MP investigated by standards commissioner
The business interests of former Reform MP James McMurdock are at the centre of the investigation.

BBC Politics
Jul 11, 2025

Reeves disappointed after economy unexpectedly shrinks
The economy contracted in May for the second month in a row, adding to pressure on the chancellor.

BBC Politics
Jul 11, 2025

MP Rupert Lowe investigated by standards watchdog
Lowe has yet to declare the £600,000 he raised to fund an inquiry into gang-based sexual exploitation.

BBC Politics
Jul 11, 2025

Plans for cash Isa changes on hold after backlash
There had been reports in recent weeks that the chancellor was going to cut the £20,000 limit.

BBC Politics
Jul 11, 2025

UK-France migrant deal 'robust' against legal challenges, Cooper says
The home secretary says the government will resist any attempts to block the deal agreed with France this week.

BBC Politics
Jul 11, 2025

Never seen that lady in my life, pupils say of FM
There are calls for a stronger focus on politics as pupils fail to recognise politicians.

BBC Politics
Jul 11, 2025

Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world
The UK and France have agreed a "one in, one out" deal for migrants crossing the Channel.

BBC Politics
Jul 11, 2025

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
How one Lib Dem MP persuaded ministers to change the law within a year of being elected.

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

Is there a secret formula for election-winning slogans?
Political strategist Chris Bruni-Lowe claims in a new book that eight words hold the key to electoral success.

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

Reporter Reads
A political strategist says there are eight words that resonate with all voters.

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

UK to return some migrants to France within weeks, PM says
The PM says the "one in, one out" deal with France would prove trying to get to the UK via the Channel would be "in vain".

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

Councillor calls man-made global warming a 'hoax'
The comment came from Nottinghamshire County Council's cabinet member for transport and environment.

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

'One in, one out' sounds simple - but the migrant deal could be complicated
Details aside, the agreement is likely to encounter legal, political and practical obstacles.

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

UK to return some migrants to France within weeks - PM
The PM says the "one in, one out" deal with France would prove trying to get to the UK via the Channel would be "in vain".

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

Starmer & Macron Clinch Migrant Deal
Starmer says 'one in, one out' migrant deal with France will begin within weeks

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

Investigation into bans for Grenfell firms paused
Campaigners call the further delays "incompetence or outright indifference" following the news.

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

It's too easy to claim benefits in UK, Badenoch says
Conservative leader tells the BBC there needs to be a "crack down on people exploiting the system".

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

Macron jokes about Larry the cat with Starmer and Reeves
Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron joked about Larry the cat, ahead of talks to finalise a plan on tackling migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

Open up places with air-con to help in heatwave, say Lib Dems
Buildings like gyms, leisure centres and libraries allow the public in to help them cope with soaring temperatures, the party says

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

UK faces rising and unpredictable threat from Iran, report warns
A wide-ranging report by an intelligence committee has set out the risks Iran poses to the UK.

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

Plan for electricity bills based on region dropped
Zonal pricing supporters say the proposal would have meant lower bills, but critics say it could have scared off investment.

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

MP takes break from Parliament due to illness
Labour MP Michael Payne says he is "under strict instructions" to rest.

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

Migrant deal will be seen as failure if numbers don't fall
The "one-in-one-out" deal with France to be announced later will have to deter people from getting in small boats.

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

Chris Mason: Migrant deal will be seen as failure if numbers don't fall
The "one-in-one-out" deal with France to be announced later will have to deter people from getting in small boats.

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

Reform leader says council first to scrap net zero
The Reform UK-led authority wants a "refocus and revision" of its climate change targets.

BBC Politics
Jul 10, 2025

Chris Mason: Reform's momentum is making the political weather
Nigel Farage's party has seen four recent defections from the Tories, with Labour reshaping its approach in response

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