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BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel
BBC News understands the yacht had drifted towards the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate which has been operating in the Channel.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Row over potential cull of Dartmoor hill ponies
Campaigners say requirements to cut livestock grazing could lead to a 90% cull of its hill ponies.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Streeting warns against 'expensive' Labour leadership pledges
The ex-health secretary says he would not make campaign promises that he would have to later reverse.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Labour activist admits vote rigging offence
Gabriel Leroy, a former councillor in Southend, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit an offence under the Criminal Law Act and the Computer Misuse Act.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Watch: Defence spending plans fall well short, says Healey
The ex-defence secretary repeats his call for more funding in a Commons speech following his resignation.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
The prime minister says the UK is working with other countries on a plan to protect vessels in the key waterway.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Starmer pleased 'justice has been done' after arson attacks
The prime minister said he was "very pleased for my family's sake" that two men had been convicted of the 2025 arson attacks.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Sister of Jo Cox urges 'common ground' 10 years after her murder
Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater reflects a decade after her sister was murdered in Birstall.

BBC Politics
Jun 15, 2026

Labour risks handing power to Reform without drastic change, says union leader
Andrea Egan tellls the BBC that Labour haven't delivered and her election demonstrated that members were desperate to have their voices heard.

BBC Politics
Jun 15, 2026

Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election
Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election with 14 candidates vying to become the constituency's MP

BBC Politics
Jun 15, 2026

Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027
Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.

BBC Politics
Jun 15, 2026

Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children'
Secretary of State for Technology Liz Kendall was addressing the Commons following the announcement of a social media ban for under-16s.

BBC Politics
Jun 15, 2026

Reform pledges new tax on hiring foreign workers
The party says the move would allow it to reverse last year's National Insurance rise for British workers.

BBC Politics
Jun 15, 2026

Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals
Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.

BBC Politics
Jun 15, 2026

Two men found guilty over Starmer-linked arson attacks
Property and a car linked to the prime minister were targeted in arson attacks last year.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

Starmer set to ban under-16s from major social media platforms
The prime minister promises "bold action" ahead of Monday's announcement on restrictions for children.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement".

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation
Able Labour politician, often at odds with his party, who became a successful author and columnist.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

Assisted dying returns to parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'
Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

UK electric car sales target set to be weakened
The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing
The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

MP opens up on 30-year fight for period healthcare
White wants endometriosis diagnosis and treatment waiting times to be prioritised by the NHS.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement
The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday.

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Jarvis says Labour must 'meet the moment' on defence spending
The new defence secretary tells the Sunday Telegraph he is determined to ensure the military gets "what they need".

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Defence spending discussions ongoing, says minister
Negotiations continue over defence spending, Lisa Nandy says, days after John Healey resigned over funding.

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Defence spending discussions ongoing, says Nandy
Negotiations continue over defence spending, the minister says, days after John Healey resigned over funding.

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable'
Father of a teenager who took her own life after viewing harmful content says plans appear to have been brought forward for a "political reason".

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told
Allies of the former defence secretary claim the Treasury tried to shut down the idea.

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?
John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row
The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

Who's in Keir Starmer's cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs are currently serving in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

What we found out in Starmer's BBC interview
It has been a turbulent week for PM, after defence minister John Healey resigned.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending decisions
Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

Troubles' legacy bill 'unfit for purpose' says ex-minister
Al Carns cited his opposition to the bill as one of the reasons why he quit the government on Thursday.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

Starmer 'not going to walk away' from leadership
The prime minister tells the BBC's Chris Mason it is his "duty" to carry on as prime minister

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns
Al Carns quit as the armed forces minister in a row over defence spending, hours after John Healey also quit as defence secretary.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The contraction in April comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told
Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton would overhaul California as governor, he tells BBC
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party
The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens
Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resignation letters in full
Healey and Carns spell out why they have quit government in letters to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Healey quits as defence secretary in row over military spending
He says a defence funding plan "falls well short", as Sir Keir Starmer insists he will keep the UK safe.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation letter and Starmer's response in full
Healey spells out why he has quit government in a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him
The defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Asylum hotel vacated after fire safety concerns
Epping Forest District Council says it was not expecting the latest development.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Healey quits as defence secretary amid military spending row
The cabinet minister says funding for a new defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required".

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

What's happened to UK defence spending?
BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Asylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures show
While the government has cut the backlog of cases waiting for a decision, the number of appeals has risen.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Chris Mason: Healey's resignation is a devastating critique of Starmer's government
An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Healey resigns as defence secretary amid military spending row
The cabinet minister says funding for a new defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required".

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

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

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation letter in full
Healey spells out why he has quit government in a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable
Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Make stolen phones unusable, Met Police urges tech giants
Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Code of conduct complaint for council leader over libraries plan
The complaint comes after George Finch released a statement on the county's libraries on Monday.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

How do locals feel about the Makerfield by-election?
How do local people feel about the Makerfield by-election?

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.

BBC Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner
The former deputy prime minister says changing visa rules for migrants already living in the UK would be "un-British".

BBC Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser
Jonathan Hall KC tells the BBC it was "absolutely legitimate" to talk about immigration in relation to national security.

BBC Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets
Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month.

BBC Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Starmer dithering over defence spending, says Badenoch
The clash at PMQs comes amid a cabinet battle over how a military investment plan will be funded.

BBC Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Fly-tippers should face higher fines, Reform UK urges
The party also wants an annual "national action day" to help "rekindle civic pride".

BBC Politics
Jun 10, 2026

'Not just offshore jobs': The issues facing voters in Aberdeen South
Voters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South.

BBC Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

BBC Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Unions snub Farage's invite to join Reform UK
The party leader says his "door is open" but the Unite union says he is "no friend of the workers".

BBC Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Farage says Reform has contacted X 'to highest level' over fake AI ads
The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them.

BBC Politics
Jun 09, 2026

British firms to be favoured in defence spending
The defence secretary says he wants to take an "unashamedly pro-Britain" approach when awarding contracts.

BBC Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Hidden camera found in government building
The complex is shared by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and the Home Office.

BBC Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Iranian group could be labelled national threat under proposed new law
The government is introducing the National Security (State Threats) Bill which could become law within weeks.

BBC Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Scrap legal equality duty for public services, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader says the rules have led to public bodies becoming "institutionally incompetent".

BBC Politics
Jun 09, 2026

All in the Mind
Do we experience feelings about politics differently in the body to everyday emotions?

BBC Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Legal equality duty for public services should be scrapped, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader will argue that the rules have become a "minefield that exposes almost every significant public decision to legal challenge".

BBC Politics
Jun 08, 2026

All the key points from the Makerfield by-election debate
Candidates debate immigration antisocial behaviour, local identity, the cost of living and Wigan delicacies.

BBC Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Makerfield by-election candidates' short manifestoes
The candidates in Makerfield lay out their visions for the constituency ahead of the by-election.

BBC Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Makerfield by-election candidates' short manifestos
The candidates in Makerfield lay out their visions for the constituency ahead of the by-election.

BBC Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households
The party estimates savings of £100-a-year on average for every household under the scheme.

BBC Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.

BBC Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children
The prime minister has pledged "decisive" measures in response to calls for an Australia-style ban.

BBC Politics
Jun 07, 2026

Zelensky's close European allies set out five conditions for peace talks
The Ukrainian president's meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump's focus shifts to the war with Iran.

BBC Politics
Jun 07, 2026

Election Jersey 2026
Watch live results from Jersey's General Election as they're declared, with Matthew Price.

BBC Politics
Jun 07, 2026

Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'
Vance had blamed Henry Nowak's death on the "mass invasion of migrants" - but Lammy says it "has got nothing to do with mass migration".

BBC Politics
Jun 07, 2026

Delays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs say
The Defence Investment Plan is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit early next month.

BBC Politics
Jun 06, 2026

Starmer tells supporters he will fight any leadership contest
The prime minister's position has hardened since Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential Labour contest.

BBC Politics
Jun 06, 2026

The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here
The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

Downing Street hits out after Vance post about Henry Nowak
The US vice-president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

Downing Street hits out at 'people seeking to stir division' after Vance's Nowak post
The US vice-president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

Fake videos of actors target Armenia election
Actors have had their voices cloned by an AI fueled disinformation campaign that's targeting Armenia.

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

Pupils asked to walk to school through army firing range, MP claims
Getting children to school is becoming a thorny issue for councils to deal with.

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

Philp labels Hermer's small boats comment a 'disgraceful slur'
The attorney general suggested some other politicians' policies on small boats amounted to letting people "drown in the sea".

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

Sikh MPs say Nowak murder was not about their religion
11 Sikh MPs say the killing was about "a man carrying an offensive weapon and committing a brutal murder".

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

How would a Labour leadership contest work?
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

How the contest is shaping up two weeks ahead of crucial Makerfield by-election
What stood out from the Question Time exchanges between candidates in the Makerfield by-election?

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

UK in most dangerous period I've known, military chief says
Russian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC.

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