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BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2024

Crunch point approaches in Tory leadership race
Conservatives MPs will vote this week in the next phase of the process to replace Rish Sunak.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2024

Falkland Islands and Gibraltar status non-negotiable, says Lammy
UK foreign secretary says a deal over control of the Chagos Islands will not impact other overseas territories.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2024

Starmer reflects on 'sorrow and grief' one year after Hamas attack
The prime minister called for the "immediate and unconditional" release of hostages still being held inside Gaza.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2024

How will Starmer's new-look Downing Street work?
Sue Gray's departure as the PM's chief of staff has forced an early revamp of his No 10 operation.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2024

Who is the PM's new chief of staff Morgan McSweeney?
Morgan McSweeney is credited with masterminding Labour's landslide election victory.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2024

A day of reflection, Lammy says one year after Hamas attack
It is "a day of deep reflection and pain", the foreign secretary says, as he commemorates the victims.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2024

Labour's Harman says 'missteps' to be expected
Former deputy leader Baroness Harman praises Sue Gray after she quits in a government reshuffle.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2024

‘Perfect storm' blocking thousands of desperately needed social homes
Housebuilders say they have thousands of social homes ready to be built but no customers to buy them.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2024

Chris Mason: Why it was likely Sue Gray would go
Those working alongside the ex-chief of staff were flipping angry, the BBC's political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2024

Who is Sue Gray, Keir Starmer's former top adviser?
The prime minister's former chief staff is one of the most experienced operators in Whitehall.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2024

Sue Gray quits as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff
She is leaving after a month in post and will take up a new role as the PM's envoy for nations and regions.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2024

Could 'Midlands man' Jenrick become Tory leader?
The Wolverhampton-born Newark MP hopes to cement his place in the final run-off in the coming days.

BBC Politics
Oct 04, 2024

Ex-Labour official offered to help secure minister visits for fee
Liam Didsbury told businesses he knew how to arrange visits in a way that "appeals" to ministers.

BBC Politics
Oct 04, 2024

Starmer 'pleased' assisted dying vote will take place
The PM says his views are "well known" but he will look at the details of the bill.

BBC Politics
Oct 04, 2024

Work-to-rule punishes patients, Streeting tells GPs
The health secretary outlined measures on cutting "red tape" and alleviating paperwork for GPs in a speech.

BBC Politics
Oct 04, 2024

MPs to get first vote on assisted dying for nine years
MPs will consider proposals to change the law so some terminally ill people can choose to end their life.

BBC Politics
Oct 03, 2024

Collective action punishes patients, Streeting to tell GPs
The health secretary will outline measures on cutting "red tape" and alleviating paperwork for GPs in a speech on Friday.

BBC Politics
Oct 03, 2024

Work-to-rule punishes patients, Streeting to tell GPs
The health secretary will outline measures on cutting "red tape" and alleviating paperwork for GPs in a speech on Friday.

BBC Politics
Oct 03, 2024

Nearly £22bn pledged for carbon capture projects
Sir Keir Starmer says carbon capture clusters on Merseyside and Teesside will reignite industrial heartlands.

BBC Politics
Oct 03, 2024

MP in fresh bid to change law on assisted dying
MPs have not voted on the subject since 2015, when they rejected a bill to introduce assisted dying.

BBC Politics
Oct 03, 2024

UK will give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands in the Indian Ocean.

BBC Politics
Oct 03, 2024

Kuenssberg 'embarrassed' by Johnson message error
The presenter's scheduled interview with Johnson was pulled after she accidentally sent him her notes.

BBC Politics
Oct 02, 2024

PM goes to Brussels as he eyes closer UK-EU co-operation
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visits Brussels, pledging a relationship re-set after Brexit wrangling.

BBC Politics
Oct 02, 2024

PM goes to Brussels on mission to rebuild UK-EU trust
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visits Brussels, pledging a relationship re-set after Brexit wrangling.

BBC Politics
Oct 02, 2024

Starmer repays more than £6,000 in gifts after donations row
The PM is covering the cost of Taylor Swift tickets and other gifts, after criticism over donations.

BBC Politics
Oct 02, 2024

Donations row Labour peer Lord Alli investigated by watchdog
The investigation follows a complaint made about the Labour donor during the last week.

BBC Politics
Oct 02, 2024

Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again
Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch try to woo members in conference speeches.

BBC Politics
Oct 02, 2024

Chris Mason: Cleverly makes his mark - but will it be enough?
The ex-home secretary is looking to close the gap with frontrunners Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch.

BBC Politics
Oct 02, 2024

How Tory leadership talent contest went down in the hall
Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch take to the stage to make their case to Tory members.

BBC Politics
Oct 02, 2024

Tories search for answers after election drubbing
How to recover from its historic defeat in July dominated the party's annual gathering in Birmingham.

BBC Politics
Oct 02, 2024

The chancellor says she needs to raise £20bn. How might she do it?
The chancellor says there is a black hole in the public finances. Evan Davis asks how it might be filled.

BBC Politics
Oct 02, 2024

Young Conservatives fighting to change their party
The Conservative Party has a youth problem - how do its young activists plan to solve it?

BBC Politics
Oct 01, 2024

UK forces involved in response to Iran attacks on Israel
The defence secretary says forces "played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East".

BBC Politics
Oct 01, 2024

We stand with Israel, says PM after Iranian attack
The prime minister says he is deeply concerned the region is "on the brink", as he condemns the attack.

BBC Politics
Oct 01, 2024

Former Conservative deputy leader Michael Ancram dies, aged 79
The politician died in hospital following a short illness, surrounded by close family.

BBC Politics
Oct 01, 2024

Why are the Conservatives so happy?
For a party recovering from an historic election defeat, the mood at Tory conference is surprisingly upbeat.

BBC Politics
Oct 01, 2024

Jenrick defends special forces claim after backlash
The Tory leadership hopeful claimed special forces were "killing rather than capturing terrorists".

BBC Politics
Oct 01, 2024

Conservative leadership: Who are the candidates?
The Conservatives are choosing a new leader to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

BBC Politics
Oct 01, 2024

Conservative leadership: How does the contest work and who chooses the winner?
Party members will select the new leader, who will be announced on 2 November.

BBC Politics
Oct 01, 2024

Ex-Fujitsu boss admits Post Office meetings where Horizon discussed
Previous media reports indicated that Michael Keegan only met Paula Vennells once and Horizon was not discussed.

BBC Politics
Oct 01, 2024

Ex-Fujitsu boss admits to Post Office meetings
Previous media reports indicated that Michael Keegan only met Paula Vennells once and Horizon was not discussed.

BBC Politics
Oct 01, 2024

Jenrick faces backlash over special forces killing claim
The Tory leadership hopeful claimed special forces were "killing rather than capturing terrorists".

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2024

UK charters flight for British nationals to leave Lebanon
British nationals and their spouse or partner, and children under the age of 18 are eligible.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2024

Ex-minister suggests Welsh Tory leader should go
Ex-Welsh secretary says his party in the Senedd needs a refresh and suggests its leader should go.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2024

'Stop the boats' slogan was error, says Cleverly
The leadership candidate says the slogan - repeatedly used by him as home secretary - was too simplistic.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2024

Tugendhat warns against Tories becoming Reform UK
The Tory leadership hopeful says the party needs to rebuild trust, in a pitch to members at their conference.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2024

Cabinet Secretary to step down on health grounds
Simon Case has been undergoing medical treatment for 18 months.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2024

Tories must back ECHR exit to survive, says Jenrick
The leadership hopeful told activists the convention had made it "impossible to secure our borders".

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2024

I'd have done better than Sunak in election, says Truss
The former PM tells a packed hall what she thinks of her Tory predecessors and the MPs vying to be the next leader.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2024

Tory MP says Labour 'nervous' of advocating for union
Alex Burghart was speaking at a debate on the future of the union at the Conservative party conference.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2024

Kemi Badenoch maternity pay comments spark Tory row
Comments suggesting maternity pay has "gone too far" have been seized on by leadership opponents as Tory conference gets under way.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2024

Maternity pay has gone too far, suggests Kemi Badenoch
The Tory leadership candidate says the government should be reducing regulatory burdens for businesses.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2024

Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech
Rishi Sunak makes a farewell speech as Tory leader to hall packed with cheering party members.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2024

Oliver Dowden interviewed in election betting inquiry
The Gambling Commission is not investigating Sir Oliver, and he himself didn't place any bets on the election.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2024

What former Tory candidates want from a new leader
As their party's conference begins, two former MPs and a candidate tell us what a new leader must do.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2024

Maternity pay has gone too far, says Kemi Badenoch
The Tory leadership candidate says the government should be reducing regulatory burdens for businesses.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2024

Labour to tighten ministerial hospitality rules
The move follows criticism over freebies accepted by the prime minister and other cabinet ministers.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2024

Badenoch and Jenrick at odds on tackling immigration
As the Tories begin their party conference in Birmingham, two of the leadership contenders lay out their proposals on immigration.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2024

Starmer's Labour about greed and power, says Duffield
The Canterbury MP says she is leaving the party over the PM's "cruel" policies and "hypocrisy" at accepting gifts.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2024

Tories must change or die, says Andrew RT Davies
The party's Senedd leader believes colleagues should apologise for not keeping immigration promises.

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2024

Not all cultures equally valid, says Kemi Badenoch
Tory leadership contender sets out a "hard-nosed" immigration policy at the start of the party's conference.

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2024

Starmer's Labour about greed and power - Duffield
The Canterbury MP says she is leaving the party over the PM's "cruel" policies and "hypocrisy" at accepting gifts.

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2024

MP Rosie Duffield quits Labour over Starmer 'hypocrisy'
She says she is leaving the party over the PM's "cruel" policies and "hypocrisy" at accepting gifts.

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2024

After 'lacklustre' contest, next Tory leader has five days to prove their worth
As the candidates head to Conservative conference, they face a very public and very gruelling test.

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2024

Keir Starmer received more clothes worth £16,000
Downing Street says the way the donations were initially declared has been changed.

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2024

Longer jail terms don't deter crime, ex-judge says
Sir Brian Leveson criticises "sentence inflation", as the UK faces a prison overcrowding crisis.

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2024

Greens exclude activist who won discrimination claim
In February, a judge ruled the Green Party had unlawfully discriminated against Shahrar Ali.

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2024

Greens expel activist who won discrimination claim
In February, a judge ruled the Green Party had unlawfully discriminated against Shahrar Ali.

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2024

New Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay promises to 'change' party
The former journalist defeated colleagues Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher to take the party's top job.

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2024

When is the Budget and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's financial plans for the next year.

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2024

Johnson's 'hopeless' bid to persuade Prince Harry to stay
The ex-PM's memoir describes his meeting to try to keep Prince Harry from leaving royal life.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2024

Starmer brands donor flat claims 'farcical'
The PM is facing questions around his use of Labour peer Lord Alli's flat for filming during the pandemic.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2024

Starmer meets Trump for the first time
The UK's "special relationship" with the US sits above whoever holds office, the prime minister says.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2024

Starmer steps up call for ceasefire in Lebanon
The prime minister urged Israel and Hezbollah to "stop the violence" in his first speech to the UN General Assembly.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2024

Housing push could swamp services, county councils warn
Labour is aiming to get 1.5 million homes built in five years by "unblocking" the planning system.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2024

Starmer to meet Trump for the first time
The UK's "special relationship" with the US sits above whoever holds office, the prime minister says.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2024

EU hints at compromise on youth mobility deal
Keir Starmer is meeting European Commission president in Brussels for the first time as PM next week.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2024

Treasury reconsidering Labour plan for non-dom tax status
This is on account of concerns over how much money will be raised, should wealthy foreigners simply leave the UK.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2024

Baroness Warsi quits Conservatives in the Lords
She accuses the party of "hypocrisy and double standards in its treatment of different communities".

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2024

Lord Alli: Labour donor reluctantly in the spotlight
The TV executive's donations to Labour have led to weeks of uncomfortable headlines for the party.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2024

Prisoner accused of new offence was released in error
The government has confirmed 37 prisoners jailed for breaching restraining orders were mistakenly released.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2024

Reoffending prisoner was let out by mistake, BBC told
The government has confirmed 37 prisoners jailed for breaching restraining orders were mistakenly released.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2024

Musk hits back after being shunned from UK summit
There is concern about his social media posts about the UK during last month's riots, the BBC understands.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2024

Inmates with restraining orders wrongly let out early
The government has confirmed 37 prisoners jailed for breaching restraining orders were mistakenly released.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2024

NHS must reform or die, says Wes Streeting
The health secretary defends calling the NHS "broken" and warns against "killing" it "with kindness".

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2024

Chris Mason: Starmer's willingness to be unpopular comes with risks
Even a colossal majority may offer little shield from the wrath of the disappointed, if delivery is deemed to fall short.

BBC Politics
Sep 25, 2024

Starmer rejects claims he is talking country down
The PM tells the BBC he is making "difficult decisions" to grow the economy and rebuild public services.

BBC Politics
Sep 25, 2024

Britons 'stuck' in Lebanon as PM says 'leave now'
UK nationals tell the BBC they are struggling to get out of Lebanon, after the PM tells them to leave.

BBC Politics
Sep 25, 2024

Community sentences need to be trusted more, minister says
Prisons Minister Lord Timpson says the government is reviewing sentencing policy "at speed".

BBC Politics
Sep 25, 2024

Michael Gove appointed new editor of The Spectator
It comes after the magazine was bought by GB News backer Sir Paul Marshall earlier this month.

BBC Politics
Sep 25, 2024

How much is the winter fuel payment and who can still get it?
The government's plans to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.

BBC Politics
Sep 25, 2024

Unions win non-binding vote on winter fuel cuts
Keir Starmer defended the move in his conference speech on Tuesday, but Unite boss says it is "wrong".

BBC Politics
Sep 25, 2024

I won't back down on broken NHS claims - Streeting
Health secretary comes out fighting after BBC reveals there is growing unease in NHS about approach.

BBC Politics
Sep 25, 2024

Starmer wants to meet Trump and Harris before US election
It comes amid reports No 10 is pushing for meetings with the nominees during a trip to New York.

BBC Politics
Sep 25, 2024

PM defends stay at donor's property during election
The PM said he took up the offer in order to give his son a quiet place to study during his GCSEs.

BBC Politics
Sep 25, 2024

Sickness benefit claimants should look for work - PM
The prime minister has said the public will have to make "trade-offs" if the country is to improve.

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2024

Growing unease in NHS about 'broken' messaging, BBC told
Health leaders are worried patients may be put off seeking help, the BBC learns.

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2024

Henry Zeffman: Starmer says he knows what's wrong - but can he fix it?
The most striking theme in the PM's big-speech was the trade-offs he says will be needed.

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2024

Starmer's conference speech in under two minutes
Highlights of Keir Starmer's first party conference speech as prime minister.

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2024

Starmer vows all military veterans will get homes
The government is promising to make it easier for people who served in the armed forces to access social housing.

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