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BBC Politics
Jul 26, 2024

Are the UK's finances really worse than expected?
Rachel Reeves is set to reveal a public finances shortfall of billions on pounds after a snap audit.

BBC Politics
Jul 26, 2024

PC to face criminal investigation over airport kick video
A PC is to be investigated over an alleged assault on a man at Manchester Airport, the police watchdog says.

BBC Politics
Jul 26, 2024

UK drops planned Israel arrest warrant challenge
Keir Starmer's spokesperson said the issue was a matter for the International Criminal Court.

BBC Politics
Jul 26, 2024

Watchdog tells MPs they are not special outside Commons
Daniel Greenberg runs seminars to help MPs remember they are "ordinary" despite their position.

BBC Politics
Jul 26, 2024

Badenoch accuses rival campaign of dirty tricks
The potential Tory leadership contender says "dishonest" and damaging claims are being spread about her.

BBC Politics
Jul 26, 2024

Assisted dying bill introduced in Parliament
Former Justice Secretary Lord Falconer's bill would allow terminally ill adults to end their lives.

BBC Politics
Jul 26, 2024

Government delays university free-speech fines
Powers for universities to be fined for failing to uphold freedom of speech have been put on hold.

BBC Politics
Jul 26, 2024

Health regulator not fit for purpose - Streeting
The health secretary says he is stunned by failings in inspecting hospitals, GPs and care homes in England.

BBC Politics
Jul 26, 2024

Family of man kicked by police appeal for calm
The man's family want to make it clear they have "no political agenda whatsoever", an MP says.

BBC Politics
Jul 26, 2024

How will the Conservatives choose their new leader?
A new leader, replacing Rishi Sunak, will be announced on 2 November.

BBC Politics
Jul 26, 2024

Major feared Churchill archive would be broken up
Newly-released papers show John Major was told Churchill's private archive could be broken up.

BBC Politics
Jul 26, 2024

Liz Kendall: Being a mum helps me switch off
Work and pensions secretary says "being a mum" helps her "switch off" from politics.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Reeves expected to reveal shortfall of billions
The chancellor confirms she will make a statement to Parliament next week on the state of public finances.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Reeves set to reveal public finance shortfall of billions
The chancellor is set to unveil a public spending hole which speculation suggests could hit £20bn.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Stride announces Conservative leadership bid
The former work and pensions secretary becomes the fourth person joining the race to replace Rishi Sunak.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Ex-minister brands Post Office cases 'corrupt'
Management culture was "insensitive and dismissive to the point of abject rudeness", Greg Clark says.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Mercer helps inquiry but says he will not betray sources
The former minister has clashed with the Afghanistan Inquiry over information about alleged war crimes.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

MPs back Labour plan to tighten outside job rules
A new committee will also be set up to look more broadly at modernising ways of working in the Commons.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

NI ministers bat away Casement questions at cricket
The first and deputy first minister have attended the first cricket test match in Belfast.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Anderson remarks on airport video irresponsible - Burnham
The Reform UK MP says officers involved in an incident at Manchester Airport should be "commended".

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Eluned Morgan to become first minister in August
Politicians will be allowed to vote from abroad to confirm Welsh Labour leader in top job.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Senedd will sit in August for first minister vote
Politicians will be allowed to vote from abroad to confirm Welsh Labour leader in top job.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Cable unaware Post Office prosecuted sub-postmasters
Sir Vince, who was business secretary between 2010 and 2015, admitted some responsibility for the scandal.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

UK secures seabed land deal to boost windfarms
GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Police officer suspended after airport kicking video
A police officer has been suspended after a video circulated of a man being kicked and stamped on the head at Manchester Airport.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Tom Tugendhat vows to 'rebuild' the Conservative Party
Tom Tugendhat vows to "rebuild" Conservative Party after election defeat

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Labour to use Crown Estate land to boost wind energy
GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Jenrick becomes third Tory leadership candidate
The former immigration minister has launched his bid, promising to win back Reform UK voters.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Tugendhat joins race to be next Conservative leader
The former security minister became the second Tory MP to enter the contest to replace Rishi Sunak.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Robert Jenrick to become third Tory leadership candidate
Mr Jenrick will launch his bid promising to win back Reform UK voters, the BBC understands.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Labour to use royal land to boost wind energy
GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Eluned Morgan promises conversations about FM vote
There is no date for when Welsh Labour's new leader Eluned Morgan will become first minister.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

The five biggest challenges facing Wales' next FM
From balancing the books to healing party rifts, here is what faces Eluned Morgan as first minister.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

Who could replace Rishi Sunak as party leader?
The Conservatives have to choose a new leader to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

BBC Politics
Jul 25, 2024

What are the rules for choosing the new Conservative Party leader?
A new leader, replacing Rishi Sunak, will be announced on 2 November.

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

Labour teams with Crown Estate to boost wind energy
GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

Tugendhat joins race to be next Tory leader
The former security minister becomes the second Tory MP to enter the contest to replace Rishi Sunak.

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

Victoria Atkins not running for Tory leadership
The Louth and Horncastle MP has ruled herself out of replacing Rishi Sunak.

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

We owe public apology, says new Welsh Labour leader
Eluned Morgan confirmed as Welsh Labour leader and Wales' first woman to be first minister.

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

Nominations open in Conservative leadership contest
A guide to how the Tories will choose a successor to Rishi Sunak, with the result announced on 2 November.

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

Foreign Secretary asks for progress over Scot detained in India
Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal faces terror charges in connection with political violence in the north of the country.

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

New MP speaks about mother's death days after election
New MP Steve Witherden speaks about his mother's recent death in his maiden Commons speech

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

Lammy aims to reset UK-India ties with early trip
The foreign secretary wants to boost relations amid instability among American and European allies.

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

Eluned Morgan hopes to 'turn new page' for Welsh Labour
The first female leader of Wales says she will "go out and listen to what the people want".

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

PM agrees with Army chief's warning of 'volatile' world
Gen Sir Roland Walker says the country must be ready to fight a war in three years.

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

Starmer vows Ukraine support in low-key first PMQs
The Labour leader largely agreed with Tory counterpart Rishi Sunak in his first appearance at PMQs.

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

Keir Starmer's first PMQs as prime minister... in 90 seconds
Keir Starmer faces his first Prime Minister's Questions since winning the general election.

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

Starmer's first PMQs question from Sunak as prime minister
The new prime minister takes up his role answering questions at PMQs in the Commons.

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

MP who was raped says parents need to talk more about consent
Natalie Fleet says parents need to give guidance to their sons over what real consent to have sex is.

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

How will the new Conservative leader be chosen?
The Tories have set out their plans to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader on 2 November.

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

Cleverly urges Tory 'discipline' in leadership bid
The shadow home secretary is first Tory MP to say he is standing in the race to replace Rishi Sunak.

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

David Lammy arrives in India for trade talks
Britain's foreign secretary wants to secure a free trade agreement with India, among other things.

BBC Politics
Jul 24, 2024

What's next for Jacob Rees-Mogg after election loss?
His name now sits with big name Tories who lost their seats in the election on July 4.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2024

Labour MP calls for sex buying to be criminalised
Tonia Antoniazzi calls for buying sex to be criminalised and crack down on "pimping websites".

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2024

Chris Mason: Starmer's ruthless streak on show again
The PM has put down a marker - but will it nip future rebellions in the bud or store up trouble for later?

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2024

Failed asylum seekers to be sent back to Vietnam
A plane intended to remove asylum seekers to Rwanda will be used to send dozens of people to Vietnam, Labour sources said.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2024

James Cleverly running for Conservative leadership
The shadow home secretary said the Conservatives must be a "united party" to restore its reputation.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2024

Labour suspends seven rebel MPs over two-child benefit cap
The government comfortably won the vote despite growing pressure from some of its own MPs to scrap the policy.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2024

DWP must focus on work not welfare, says minister
Liz Kendall says more attention needs to be given to why people cannot get work, including health and skills.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2024

Fewer HS2 seats could force passengers not to travel
A report by the spending watchdog says new HS2 trains will have less space than existing services.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2024

Bibby Stockholm migrant barge to be closed
The contract for the migrant barge, which houses asylum seekers off the coast of Dorset, will not be renewed.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2024

MPs to vote on two-child benefit cap
The government is facing growing pressure from some of its own MPs to scrap the policy.

BBC Politics
Jul 23, 2024

Eluned Morgan likely to be Wales' first female FM
She is expected to run unopposed to become first minister and Welsh Labour leader.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2024

Former PM Lord Wilson sold papers to help fund his care
The two-time prime minister agreed to sell his entire archive to fund his care towards the end of his life.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2024

Conservatives plan to name new leader in November
A new Tory leader will be announced by 2 November under plans set out by the 1922 committee.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2024

Tories spent £700m on Rwanda scheme, Cooper says
The home secretary says the scheme is "the most shocking waste of taxpayers' money I have ever seen".

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2024

Inside Labour's first fortnight in power
Laura Kuenssberg follows the story of Labour's first days in office with three key ministers.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2024

Starmer calls Sunak 'prime minister' in Commons slip-up
Sir Keir Starmer jokes that "old habits die hard" as he appears to give the leader of the opposition his old job back.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2024

Eluned Morgan confirms bid to be first minister
Contest looking unlikely as health secretary throws hat in ring to be next Welsh Labour leader.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2024

Not an easy decision - Starmer on Biden standing down
The UK PM pays tribute to Joe Biden's time in office, saying how much he cares about defence and security.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2024

Mel Stride considering Tory leadership bid
The ex-minister and close ally of Rishi Sunak says "a number of colleagues" have suggested he should run.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2024

Shipyard support was ‘too risky for taxpayers'
The loss-making shipbuilder had applied for a loan guarantee of up to £200m.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2024

Better skills training will cut migration, vows PM
The prime minister says improving the UK skills base will end an "over-reliance" on foreign workers.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2024

Chris Mason: UK readies for new US presidential race
The suspicion that Joe Biden was too old to stand for re-election dominated Sir Keir Starmer's first trip to the US as prime minister.

BBC Politics
Jul 22, 2024

Labour must deliver or risk populist rise, say cabinet ministers
Rachel Reeves, David Lammy and Wes Streeting say Labour must restore faith in mainstream politics.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2024

Starmer says skills shake-up will help young people
Labour wants to give firms more flexibility to spend cash currently earmarked for apprenticeships.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2024

Gething rival backs health secretary for next FM
Eluned Morgan attracts the support of Jeremy Miles, who competed in the last leadership contest.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2024

Chancellor resists calls to lift two-child benefit cap
The chancellor says she will not make an "unfunded" pledge to scrap the Conservative-era policy.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2024

Car washes and beauty sector to be targeted over immigration
Yvette Cooper said 1,000 civil service staff will be redeployed away from the Rwanda scheme.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2024

There is 'a cost to not settling' public sector pay - Reeves
Independent pay review bodies recommended a 5.5% pay rise for teachers and some NHS workers.

BBC Politics
Jul 21, 2024

Reeves hints at above-inflation public sector pay rise
The chancellor says not settling the matter quickly would incur other costs to the wider economy.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2024

Wales to have new first minister in September
Welsh Labour announces a timetable for a leadership election after Vaughan Gething resigned.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2024

MP criticised for behaving 'abominably' in Commons
Ms Atkins has been criticised after attempting to interrupt another MP during a Commons debate.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2024

Victoria Atkins behaved 'abominably', deputy speaker says
Victoria Atkins is criticised by deputy speaker Christopher Chope for standing at the despatch box and attempting to intervene during a debate on Friday.

BBC Politics
Jul 20, 2024

Unfathomable errors and 'cinnamon bun' strategy: Political end-of-term report cards
As Parliament approaches summer recess, Laura Kuenssberg reflects on how they've performed over a dizzying few months.

BBC Politics
Jul 19, 2024

Cooper calls Leeds disorder 'audacious criminality'
Yvette Cooper MP has said those who sparked the disturbances will face full force of the law.

BBC Politics
Jul 19, 2024

Tories add to front bench from post-election ranks
Four in 10 Conservative MPs now hold an official opposition job after the party's election thrashing.

BBC Politics
Jul 19, 2024

Postmasters had fingers in the till, minister told
Jo Swinson claims Paula Vennells told her "clearly some of them are actually just at it."

BBC Politics
Jul 19, 2024

IT outage 'not a security attack, not a cyber attack'
IT outage 'not a security attack, not a cyber attack'

BBC Politics
Jul 19, 2024

Arrests made after 'night of chaos' in Leeds
A police car was flipped and a bus was torched during the disorder in the Harehills suburb of the city.

BBC Politics
Jul 19, 2024

UK to resume funding to UN Gaza aid agency
The UK was among nations to halt funding after Israel alleged UNWRA staff took part in the Hamas attack.

BBC Politics
Jul 19, 2024

Council leader reinstated two weeks after resigning
Adam Zerny resigned after a leadership challenge amid allegations of "inappropriate behaviour".

BBC Politics
Jul 19, 2024

Zelensky urges PM to help lift Ukraine weapon limits
The Ukrainian president is the first foreign leader to address the cabinet in person since 1997.

BBC Politics
Jul 19, 2024

Halt 'dangerous' disability benefit changes, charities say
The new government has not said whether it supports Tory-era plans to overhaul Personal Independence Payments.

BBC Politics
Jul 19, 2024

Other prisoners could be freed by case review - Malkinson
Andrew Malkinson says he knows at least six people in jail who could be exonerated in a case review.

BBC Politics
Jul 19, 2024

UK government debt highest since 1962
Debt has exceeded the highs reached during the coronavirus pandemic for the first time.

BBC Politics
Jul 19, 2024

Chris Mason: My 40 minutes with Ukraine's Zelensky
The Ukrainian leader sat down with the BBC's political editor Chris Mason on Thursday.

BBC Politics
Jul 19, 2024

Tory MP Jenrick says it 'could get worse' for his party
Conservative MP Robert Jenrick says things "could get worse" for his party

BBC Politics
Jul 19, 2024

Things could get worse for the Tories - Jenrick
The potential Tory leadership candidate tells the BBC his party needs to repent for its mistakes.

BBC Politics
Jul 18, 2024

Term-time holiday fines here to stay - Phillipson
In her first interview, the education secretary says parents should keep their children in school.

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