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BBC Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Lib Dem peer suspended again over harassment allegations
The party says it "has now received legal advice" that a 2013 inquiry into the allegations "was flawed in several respects".

BBC Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation
The former ambassador to the US and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office.

BBC Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Government could be forced to release 100,000 Mandelson documents
No 10 says it's the "early stages" of gathering documents related to the peer's appointment as US ambassador.

BBC Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Police carry out searches at Mandelson's addresses
The Metropolitan police launched an investigation into the ex-Labour minister on Tuesday.

BBC Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Trial hears ex-MP is person of 'highest integrity'
Former MP for Dewsbury will not give evidence in defence so character references read out instead.

BBC Politics
Feb 06, 2026

County council facing 'effective bankruptcy'
Worcestershire County Council is asking for £71m in emergency support.

BBC Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him
Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.

BBC Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Three things that could lead to Starmer's downfall - or save him
Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.

BBC Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.

BBC Politics
Feb 06, 2026

Asylum seeker barracks plans could face further delays
The Home Office may need planning permission before using Cameron Barracks as accommodation.

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Top government figures to hand over private messages with Mandelson
The government collects communications over Mandelson's ambassador appointment as some of Sir Keir Starmer's own MPs call on him to stand down.

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Three African countries agree to UK migrant returns after visa penalty threat
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will cooperate on migrant returns.

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Increase school funding to meet need for special education, MPs urge
A cross-party group calls on the government to "align funding to need", as ministers consider SEND reforms.

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Trump backs Chagos handover deal, says No 10
It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal
It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

What was the vetting process for Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador?
The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve?

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely
The Bank of England keeps rates unchanged after a close vote but opens the door to cuts later this year.

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Parliament revamp could cost £40bn and take 61 years
MPs and peers are presented with two renovation options and told to make a decision by the mid-2030s.

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Could this be the beginning of the end for Starmer?
Few Labour MPs are publicly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to go but this is very serious moment for the PM.

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Community investment 'backs people' - Starmer
Keir Starmer says the expansion of a government scheme could benefit towns in East Sussex.

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Ex-Tory councillor unveiled by Nigel Farage as Reform's Welsh leader
Farage said he had chosen Thomas ahead of the Senedd election because he was "battle hardened".

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies'
The PM says the depth of the pair's relationship was not know when he was appointed US ambassador.

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Farage apology over school racism allegations does not go far enough, ex-pupil says
The Reform UK leader was challenged on allegations of racism at his former school in a BBC documentary.

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Farage unveils Reform UK's Welsh leader
Nigel Farage unveils Dan Thomas as Reform UK's Welsh leader at a rally in Newport.

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Chris Mason: Starmer can ill afford any more days like these
Starmer is furious with Mandelson, and the mood among many Labour MPs is darkening, the BBC's political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

'Hero' dog PD Finn's law not working, says handler
The law was changed after the German shepherd nearly died while protecting his owner.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Ban on asylum seekers using taxis for medical appointments comes into force
It comes after a BBC investigation which showed people travelling long distances at high cost.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Mandelson offered to help Epstein get Russian visa, documents suggest
Emails released by the US government suggest the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein planned to use the visa to meet young women in Moscow.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

'I never left your side': Emails reveal more about Mandelson's Epstein friendship
Emails between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein appear to show their friendship was closer than suspected.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

MPs back plan to release Mandelson files after Labour anger forces climbdown
The PM is forced to back down over a plan to withhold some documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Joining Reform would be like swapping football clubs, says mayor
Conservative Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen says joining Reform would be like swapping Boro for NUFC.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Starmer to release sensitive Mandelson files after pressure
The PM backs down over a plan to withhold some documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition
Around 40 Labour MPs have raised concerns about the impact of the government's proposals.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal
The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured this week.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

New party Advance UK unveils by-election candidate
Author Nick Buckley, 47, says he wants to clamp down on knife crime and anti-social behaviour.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Starmer to release files on Mandelson appointment
It comes ahead of a Commons vote to disclose documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Reform: Ready to Rule?
Laura Kuenssberg examines whether Reform UK is ready to be a party of government.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny
The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns
An independent review made 130 recommendations - including creating a new criminal justice adviser to the PM - to improve the efficiency of the system.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Ban on phones in schools backed by House of Lords
The move comes just weeks after peers supported legislation to ban under-16s in the UK from social media.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Police investigate Mandelson over claims he leaked information to Epstein
The former Labour minister has been accused of passing sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 2026

No 10 gives police material on Mandelson-Epstein emails
It comes after the former Labour minister was accused of passing sensitive government information to Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 2026

'Finally got him to go today': Mandelson's emails to Epstein on Gordon Brown
Emails released by the US appear to shed new light on the dying days of Gordon Brown's government.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 2026

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

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner
Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Police review misconduct claims after files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein
The peer is accused of passing sensitive information to the convicted sex offender while he was business secretary.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

What do emails between Mandelson and Epstein say?
Emails sent while Lord Mandelson was serving in government raise further questions about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Police assess reports of alleged misconduct after Mandelson emails published
The peer is accused of passing on sensitive government information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Mandelson revelations raise further questions about Starmer's judgement
Historical revelations about Lord Mandelson would have been unlikely to have risked political damage to the prime minister directly.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Peter Mandelson: Rise and fall of Labour's political fixer
For 40 years the wily operator made himself indispensable to successive Labour leaders - but has also caused them headaches.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Can a Reform leader in Wales share the spotlight with Farage?
Questions on who will call the shots remain unanswered, as Reform prepares to announce who will lead the party in Wales.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Resident doctors vote in favour of more strike action
Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Who is Peter Mandelson?
Sir Keir Starmer believes Peter Mandelson should not be a member of the House of Lords over his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Siddiq given second Bangladesh jail sentence as Labour criticises process
The former minister and Labour MP has been sentenced to four years in prison for corruption charges by a court in Bangladesh, in a process Labour says it cannot recognise.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Starmer believes Mandelson 'should not be member of Lords'
He has ordered an "urgent" investigation into Lord Mandelson's contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while the peer was a minister.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can't forget
The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan's boss.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

MP arrested over more alleged sexual offences
Dan Norris is under investigation for multiple rapes, sexual assault and upskirting.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

MP re-arrested over alleged rape and sex offences
Dan Norris is under investigation for multiple rapes, sexual assault and upskirting.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Drone incidents near UK military bases double year-on-year
British troops will get extra powers to shoot down drones near military bases, the UK government says.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Workers Party of Britain not contesting by-election
The party, led by George Galloway, says it will not choose a candidate for the Gorton and Denton seat.

BBC Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links
The former cabinet minister says he does not want to "cause further embarrassment" by his links to the late convicted paedophile.

BBC Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Confirmed Gorton and Denton by-election candidates
Who is standing in the Greater Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton?

BBC Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Charlotte Cadden chosen as Tory by-election candidate
The ex-detective says she wants "a proper inquiry on grooming gangs" and "to get rid of carbon tax".

BBC Politics
Feb 01, 2026

'I've never taken drugs or drunk alcohol,' says Polanski
The Green Party leader reiterates his backing for "legalising and regulating" drugs.

BBC Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Drugs policy approach needs to change, Polanski says
The Green Party leader of England and Wales says there needs to be a "public health approach" as he reiterates his backing for the legalisation of drugs.

BBC Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Epstein sent $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson, files suggest
Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know if the documents are authentic.

BBC Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Andrew should testify to US Congress, Starmer suggests after new photos
Sir Keir Starmer suggests Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify over his dealings with the convicted sex offender.

BBC Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Labour peer and ex-FA chairman Lord Triesman dies aged 82
He joined Tony Blair's government in 2004, holding prominent roles in politics until his death.

BBC Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Why was PM Keir Starmer in Japan?
Sir Keir Starmer attended talks in Tokyo, saying the relationship between the countries was the "strongest" it has been "in decades".

BBC Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Labour peer and former FA chairman Lord Triesman dies aged 82
He joined Tony Blair's government in 2004, holding prominent roles in politics until his death.

BBC Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Student loan system 'fair and reasonable', says Reeves
The chancellor's defence comes after Martin Lewis called her freeze on student loans "not a moral thing".

BBC Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Starmer invites Japan PM to UK after Tokyo talks
Sir Keir and Sanae Takaichi discussed ways to strengthen ties between their two nations during the meeting, at the end of the UK prime minister's trip to East Asia.

BBC Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Labour pick Angeliki Stogia for Gorton by-election
The councillor was chosen after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was blocked from standing.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM's China visit
The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Seven UK Labubu shops to open, after PM's China visit
The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Chris Mason: What Starmer's China reset tells us about his foreign policy
The prime minister has set out his vision - and now begun to match it with actions and overseas visits.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson's partner, released emails show
The emails were published by the US Department of Justice as part of a release running to three million pages.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Labour peer who had sanctions lifted by China says it's 'meagre return' for UK
She says raising the case of campaigner Jimmy Lai is more important than lifting sanctions against her.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Americast
The president kicks off the Republican election campaign in Iowa

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Lobbyists' trade body calls for urgent reform after Jim Murphy 'errors'
It comes after the BBC uncovered details of a firm owned by the ex-Labour minister offering access to officials for money.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Trump tells Iran to drop nuclear aims and stop killing protesters to avoid military action
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi says armed forces had "fingers on the trigger" to respond to any US strike.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Kemi Badenoch denies sacked Tory's claim party doesn't allow free speech
The Conservative leader was responding to a claim made by an ex-member sacked for speaking to Reform.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

China lifts sanctions on MPs and peers, as Starmer says he hopes Xi will visit UK
The prime minister says lifting of travel ban on six MPs and peers vindicates his approach to China, amid criticism.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Government has duty to help pass assisted dying bill, says Leadbeater
Supporters of the proposals are urging Keir Starmer to intervene, as opponents warn against forcing the bill through.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Ex-Reform councillors join Advance UK party
Two Devon County Council members who previously quit Reform UK join a new political party.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Chinese whisky tariff cut to come into force on Monday
Import taxes on Scotch whisky will be halved from 10% to 5% - a deal the UK government said would be worth £250m to the UK's economy.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Social Democratic Party names by-election candidate
Sebastian Moore, the SDP's north west chair, is the party's choice for the Gorton and Denton by-election.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

China has lifted sanctions on six British MPs and peers, Starmer says
The prime minister says a travel ban and other restrictions "no longer apply" to six current parliamentarians.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Greens name Gorton and Denton by-election pick
The Green Party's leader on Trafford Council has also worked as a plumber since she was 16.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Scotland's first deputy first minister Lord Wallace dies, aged 71
The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader was undergoing a procedure at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Lib Dems name Gorton and Denton by-election choice
Local activist Jackie Pearcey is the Liberal Democrats' candidate for the Greater Manchester seat.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

What did UK and China get out of Starmer's reset visit?
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai
Sir Keir says "the UK has got a huge amount to offer" as he visits China to reset relations.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Protest council by-elections branded a 'waste of money'
Norfolk County Council's leader speaks out after four members announce plans to quit their seats.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Scotland's first deputy first minister Lord Jim Wallace dies, aged 71
The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader was undergoing a procedure at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Reform withdraws support for candidate over posts
A council by-election candidate resigns from the party over "racist, antisemitic, xenophobic" posts.

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