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BBC Politics
Oct 19, 2025

Green Party leader defends wealth tax proposals
Zack Polanski says a new tax on the rich would tackle "the deep inequality in our society".

BBC Politics
Oct 19, 2025

Reform UK council leader reports video leak 'cowards'
A video appears to show Kent County Council's leader telling her party's councillors to "suck it up".

BBC Politics
Oct 19, 2025

Ed Miliband hints at cut to VAT on energy bills
The energy secretary says the government needs to address the "cost-of-living crisis" facing the country.

BBC Politics
Oct 19, 2025

Government vows to create 400,000 jobs in energy sector
Ed Miliband says the UK's clean energy sector needs developing in order to "get bills down for good".

BBC Politics
Oct 18, 2025

Betfred says all its shops may close if Reeves hikes gambling tax
The company's co-founder says it would be forced to close all its sites, putting 7,500 jobs at risk, if gambling taxes go up.

BBC Politics
Oct 18, 2025

Tory MP reports deepfake defection video to police
Such political disinformation has the potential to corrupt democracy, says the Mid Norfolk MP.

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

Home Office told last week of potential Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban, police unit says
The Israeli club's supporters will not be allowed to attend the Europa League game over safety concerns.

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

Tories give ex-Reform MP Lowe seat on top committee
The Tories say Rupert Lowe - who is set to join the public accounts committee - shares their "values on cutting waste".

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

Thames Water administration call from Lib Dem leader
Sir Ed Davey visited Berkshire, built a raft and used the stunt to attack Thames Water.

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

Lib Dems win six seats in Surrey by-elections
The Lib Dems also won three borough and district council ward by-elections in the county.

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

China warns UK of 'consequences' over mega-embassy delays
It comes after the UK said it had pushed back a decision on the controversial site for the second time.

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

Government loses bid to block appeal against Palestine Action ban
Palestine Action's co-founder said the government's attempt to avoid judicial scrutiny had 'backfired spectacularly'.

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

Two men plead not guilty over fires at homes linked to PM
The charges relate to a vehicle fire and blazes at properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer.

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

UK should shoot Russian jets in Nato airspace, says Farage
Reform UK leader says he would send British troops to Ukraine as part of a UN peacekeeping force if he gains power.

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

Is the Scottish government softening on oil and gas?
Has John Swinney shifted the Scottish government away from a "presumption against" new oil and gas?

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

Government loses bid to block Palestine Action ban appeal
In a highly significant ruling, the Court of Appeal paved the way for the review of the ban before a High Court judge next month.

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

MPs demand chief prosecutor explain China spy case collapse
Stephen Parkinson is under pressure to say more about why the case collapsed last month.

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

Mayor considers scrapping English language lessons
Dame Andrea Jenkyns says a £1m budget to teach foreign nationals "should be spent on everybody".

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

UK emissions would rise under Tory energy plan, Coutinho says
The Tory shadow energy secretary argues net zero has become a "religion" that has increased electricity costs.

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

Reform UK-led council refuses fracking ban call
Lancashire County Council rejects a motion calling on the government to permanently ban fracking.

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

Military veterans now able to download digital ID card
The rollout can serve as a "case study" for how a wider scheme for all Britons will work, minister says.

BBC Politics
Oct 17, 2025

Digital veteran card could be case study for ID rollout, says minister
About 1.8 million veterans are eligible for the card which helps proves their status to access services and discounts.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

'Wrong' to block Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match, says PM
Followers of the Israeli club will not be allowed to attend the Europa League game over safety concerns.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

Reeves plans 'targeted action' on bills in Budget
The chancellor is planning moves to help households with the cost of living in the Budget.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

Confused about the China spy row? This will help (a bit)
The BBC's Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains the controversy over the collapsed China spy case.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

Decision on China mega embassy site delayed again
It is the second time the government has delayed a decision on the proposed site in central London.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

MI5 chief 'frustrated' over collapse of China spy case
Sir Ken McCallum says MI5 has acted against Chinese activity in the last week as parliamentary inquiry launched into spy case.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

Thatcher nomination papers discovered in garage
Documents that led to Britain's first female Prime Minister are expected to fetch £100,000.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

China spying a daily threat to UK, warns MI5 chief
Sir Ken McCallum says the collapse of a case involving alleged spying on behalf of China was "frustrating".

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

Police drop investigation into Reform councillors
The decision by police follows a High Court ruling on Tuesday.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

BBC viewers worried about political interference, boss says
The BBC releases the results of a major questionnaire about its services and place in society.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

'Whose side are you on?' MP attacks government over China spy case
Watch: Tom Tugendhat accuses government of inaction over China spy case into former researcher.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

Former MP suspects he has been spied on by China
Tim Loughton says he is still sanctioned by China despite no longer being an MP.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

When is the Budget and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

UK economy grew slightly in August ahead of key Budget
The 0.1% growth follows a slight contraction in the economy during July, official figures show.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

'Large scale' Chinese spying in UK, says witness in collapsed trial
Sir Keir Starmer faces questions after the government released witness statements by top security official.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

Reeves urged to make Budget 'bold' or risk future tax rises
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the chancellor needs to find £22bn to make up a shortfall.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

Digesting the key segments and changes in China documents
Both this government and its Conservative predecessor had deep worries about Chinese espionage, writes the BBC's political editor.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2025

Cabinet Office rejects Cummings' China breach claim
Boris Johnson's ex-Downing Street aide says Beijing obtained "vast amounts" of "secret" data.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2025

Government publishes key witness statements in collapsed China spy case
Deputy national security adviser concluded China was "highly capable and conduct large-scale espionage operations against the UK".

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2025

The real problem with Britain's asylum hotels - and the woman with a bold plan to solve it
Instead of using private contractors to provide hotel rooms to asylum seekers, could paying councils to buy more properties be the solution?

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2025

Baroness Mone-linked PPE firm misses deadline to pay £122m
PPE Medpro was ordered to repay damages by 16:00 BST on Wednesday after breaching a Covid-19 contract.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2025

Your Voice, Your Vote: Caerphilly
Join Nick Servini and a live studio audience ahead of the Caerphilly Senedd by-election.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2025

Watchdog urges Phillipson to speed up trans guidance
The equalities watchdog says updated guidance on single-sex spaces needs to be approved quickly.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2025

Scottish Conservative leader's acid attacker denied parole
Russell Findlay says the process for deciding on prisoner release needs to be modernised.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2025

Morse closes case on £9.6m House of Lords door
The project to rebuild an entrance into Parliament ran over budget and over time by 100 weeks.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2025

Controversial UK oil field publishes full scale of climate impact
The impact from the Rosebank oil field is estimated at nearly 250 million tonnes of planet warming CO2.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2025

Analysis: What more do we know about the collapsed China spy case?
The detail of this story is enormously complicated, and it is possible the release of witness statements do not signal the end of the saga.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2025

Post-Brexit rules mean customers pay more - catering boss
Andrew Lynas' comments come as a House of Lords committee finds the Windsor Framework is "impossible to navigate".

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2025

Government will publish evidence in collapsed China case, PM says
The Tories and Lib Dems had called for witness statements provided to prosecutors to be released.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2025

Reeves says she is looking at tax rises ahead of Budget
The chancellor also said she was considering further measures on public spending, in a bid to put the UK's finances on a firmer footing.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2025

Tory leader relives acid attack as he hits out at parole system
Russell Findlay says the process for deciding when prisoners are released needs to be "dragged into the 21st Century"

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2025

Reeves acknowledges she is looking at tax rises ahead of Budget
The chancellor tells Sky News that Brexit has damaged the economy, as she comes under pressure to raise funds for the public finances.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2025

Katie Amess: 'Keir Starmer has just ignored us'
The Home Office says it will appoint a key figure to scrutinise past reviews for Sir David's family.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2025

Government under pressure to release China spy case evidence
Both the Tories and Liberal Democrats are calling on the government to publish evidence it submitted in the now-collapsed case.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2025

Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK
The tougher rules will come in force in January as part of wider plans to cut immigration.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2025

Miliband defends clean power goal after energy bills rise
The energy secretary says the UK's reliance on fossils fuels is a major "weakness" in a conference speech.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2025

Peer faces Lords ban for raising speeding fines with police chief
Ex-Lords speaker Baroness D'Souza complained to Sir Mark Rowley she could lose her licence after a speeding fine.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2025

European rights body urges UK ministers to review protest laws
The Council of Europe's human rights commissioner warns the government about policing of demonstrations.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2025

Boris Johnson 'chose NHS over children', ex-minister tells Covid inquiry
The former education secretary tells the Covid inquiry there was a "lack of seriousness" in government.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2025

Government approves 'UK's largest' solar farm
Developers claim it will power about 300,000 homes - making it larger than any currently built.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2025

Recognising Palestinian state helped get ceasefire, PM says
The PM says the Gaza deal belongs to Trump - but insists the UK played a key role behind the scenes.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2025

Minister 'appalled' women banned from Muslim run
Steve Reed said he was "horrified" that women were barred from mosque-run London charity event.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2025

UK will be second-fastest-growing G7 economy, IMF predicts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded the rate at which the UK economy will grow this year.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2025

Man jailed for five years for Farage death threat
The Reform UK leader has described the threats made in a TikTok video as "pretty chilling".

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2025

Tories seek to keep up pressure over collapsed China spy case
The Tories have asked the CPS if it would be able to restart prosecutions of two men accused of spying.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2025

Targeted prostate cancer screening could save countless lives, says Sunak
The former PM is among those in favour of targeted screening for men most at risk, but some medical experts are sceptical.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2025

Prostate cancer screening urgently needed, says Rishi Sunak
The former prime minister tells the BBC it is time to introduce targeted screening of some younger men.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2025

Chris Mason: SNP are the latest proof that things change quickly in politics
The SNP are not only hopeful of victory at next year's Scottish election, but are even talking of an outright majority.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2025

Powell made no decisions about evidence in China spy case, minister says
The government's national security adviser is facing pressure over whether he played a role in the trial's collapse.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2025

SNP will create network of walk-in GP services, says Swinney
The announcement came during the first minister's keynote speech at the SNP conference in Aberdeen.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2025

The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explained
The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2025

Witkoff praises PM aide's 'tireless efforts' on Gaza
Trump's Middle East envoy also says the UK played a "vital role" in the peace agreement.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2025

Reeves urged to avoid 'half-baked' tax fixes in Budget
The think tank says the government should seize the opportunity to reform the tax system.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2025

Starmer arrives in Egypt ahead of summit on Gaza plan
President Trump will lead Monday's summit, where No 10 says the agreement will be signed.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2025

Badenoch demands PM address 'unanswered' China spy case questions
In a letter to Starmer, the Tory leader claimed his government's account of the collapsed case had "changed repeatedly".

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2025

Starmer arrives in Egypt ahead of summit on Gaza peace plan
President Trump will lead Monday's summit, where No 10 says the agreement will be signed.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2025

Man charged with stalking after allegedly targeting Ed Davey and family
As well as the accusations regarding Ed Davey, Inigo Rowland is charged with flick-knife possession.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2025

PM aide had no role in China case evidence - minister
The Conservatives suggest Jonathan Powell's role led to the collapse of the prosecutions against two men.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2025

PM's aide had no role in China spy case - minister
The Conservatives suggest Jonathan Powell's role led to the collapse of the prosecutions against two men.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2025

Swinney says 'precedent is on my side' to secure indyref2
The SNP won more than half of the seats at Holyrood in 2011, an electoral triumph that paved the way for a poll on the country's future.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2025

Universities must tackle antisemitism, says Education Secretary Phillipson
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says Jewish students do not feel safe, as she sets out measures to tackle antisemitism.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2025

Starmer to attend Egypt summit on Gaza peace plan, No 10 says
President Trump will lead Monday's summit, where No 10 says the peace plan will be signed.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2025

Jewish parents fear sending their children to university - Phillipson
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says it's unacceptable that Jewish young people feel they need to conceal their identity on campus.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2025

Plaid promises independence plan for Wales, but not in first term
Plaid backs plan for independence white paper, but not in the first five years of a government.

BBC Politics
Oct 11, 2025

Surge in Chagos arrivals prompts row over housing costs
Dozens of Chagossians have flown in to Heathrow Airport this week, putting pressure on housing services.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2025

How John Swinney plans to put his stamp on the SNP as election looms
There is a renewed emphasis on independence as the party meets less than a year before the Scottish election.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2025

Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein while prime minister
The ex-PM confirms he met Epstein in 2002, six years before the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2025

What is the Senedd by-election in Caerphilly?
The sudden death of Hefin David triggered a by-election in Caerphilly.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2025

Plaid promises free childcare if it wins Senedd election
Plaid will offer 20 hours of care for all families if it wins the next Senedd election, leader says.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2025

Swinney: No 'shortcut' to NHS wait time reduction
Ahead of the SNP conference, the first minister said some patients are waiting 'far too long' for treatment.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2025

Labour councillor suspended over racist comment
Councillor Fabian Breckels is being investigated over a comment he made on Facebook.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2025

Man guilty of threatening to kill Nigel Farage
Fayaz Khan, 26, is described by the prosecution as "a dangerous man with an interest in firearms".

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2025

Plaid promises universal childcare if it wins Senedd election
Plaid will offer 20 hours of care for all families if it wins the next Senedd election, leader says.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2025

No plans to send UK troops to monitor Gaza ceasefire, says Cooper
The foreign secretary says the UK will continue to support the peace process through diplomacy.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2025

Lib Dems back Bank of England after Farage criticism
The Bank of England's independence is "the best way" to lower bills, Sir Ed Davey argues.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2025

Farage 'stunned' ex-Wales Reform leader took bribes
Nathan Gill has admitted taking money for pro-Russian statements as a European Parliament member.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2025

What are National Insurance and income tax and what could change in the Budget?
Some experts think the government may break its promise not to increase income tax, NI or VAT for working people.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2025

No apology from MP who 'jumped ship' to Reform
In a letter to constituents Danny Kruger says Tory "failures" were behind his reason to defect.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2025

Government to consult on digital IDs for 13-year-olds
There has been a backlash to the announcement a UK-wide digital ID scheme will be introduced by 2029.

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