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Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party activist for £5,000 to pay "bad people".
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The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.
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Fylde MP Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party volunteer for £5,000 to pay "bad people".
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The Labour leader claims the aim of home ownership has all but disappeared under the Conservative government.
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The PM says people are not three times sicker than before he came to power.
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Steve Barclay's office sought advice on blocking incinerators, including one in his own constituency.
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The councillor is stepping down as leader of West Northamptonshire Council, which he has led since 2021.
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The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he replaced the No 11 carpets Liz Truss claimed were infested with fleas.
Peers continue standoff with MPs over legislation enabling asylum seekers to be sent to east Africa.
The UK foreign secretary tells Israeli leaders not to risk escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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The Labour leader rushes to his deputy's defence after Rishi Sunak makes a jibe about her tax affairs.
MSPs increase the cost of alcohol but opinions remain split over the policy's effectiveness.
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The prime minister and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer clash over ex PM at Prime Minister's Questions.
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It has cross-party support but Tory opposition shows a 'fractious' party, says political editor Chris Mason.
Sir Keir Starmer questions how the PM will fund the planned end of National Insurance.
The PM says a Labour government would raise taxes - but Starmer says no-one has put up taxes more than Sunak.
Rishi Sunak is asked if he backs predecessor Gordon Brown who spoke of Scotland's role inside, or outside, the UK.
The Labour leader asks the PM about his predecessor claiming her Budget was the "happiest moment of her premiership".
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Attendees were not being allowed into the National Conservatism Conference after the mayor ordered it to shut.
The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.
Britain faces new challenges from an older and sicker population, according to a new report.
Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.
The first minister says anyone affected by misogyny will be covered, whatever their biological sex.
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Rishi Sunak's bill aims to create the UK's first smoke-free generation in a major public health intervention.
A new law will see creators of sexually explicit deepfakes face prosecution and a fine.
The ex-PM warns the "world was safer" under Donald Trump's presidency, and the West is "on the cusp" of conflict.
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason on what the former prime minister has to say about the state of conservatism.
The UK is reported to have held talks with other countries to replicate the scheme if it is successful.
Rishi Sunak makes statement on Iran while a number of guests shun the annual reception at No 10.
Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.
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The prime minister will speak to Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss how to prevent escalation.
Labour supports the "defensive action" taken by the UK and allies over Iran's attack on Israel, its leader says.
The UK PM says Iran's weekend attacks on Israel shows it is "intent on sowing chaos" in the region.
The foreign secretary has said it is time to put aside political differences.
Parliamentary back and forth continues but opposition from peers is expected to diminish this week.
The UK foreign secretary says Iran carried out a very significant attack, "but fortunately, it was a failure".
The BBC understands some Conservative politicians as well as business and charity leaders will not attend.
The MoD says the RAF will repel "any airborne attacks within range" of its jets in the Middle East.
It comes after an ex-aide to Labour's deputy leader says she lived with her husband when registered elsewhere.
The move comes as legislation to revive the removal scheme is expected to pass in the coming days.
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The BBC unearths crucial new details about the WhatsApp phishing scandal rocking Westminster.
Angela Rayner is seen as a major asset for Labour but a police probe will cause problems for the party.
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Labour's deputy leader says she will quit if she has committed a crime amid a row over where she lived.
The MP for Enfield Southgate is reinstated as an investigation into a claim about his conduct ends.
The defence secretary said the laser could be used to take down Russian drones as early as 2027.
Following Brexit, the British overseas territory has been operating under temporary rules.
Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments.
The MP, who has been replaced by Justin Tomlinson, says the prime minister has his full support.
The Labour leader also says he would match the Tory aim of raising defence spending to 2.5% of GDP.
Jane Hunt is told she probably had bowel cancer for up to 10 years and is "very lucky".
Mr Khan visited a north London school to launch the plan, with shadow energy secretary Ed Miliband.
The Labour leader says he welcomes the police investigation into how his deputy handled the sale of a home.
The environment secretary is involved in a row over actions on the Wisbech waste plant.
The PM says shops must be able to trade free from abuse but Labour argues ministers have been slow to act.
The latest figures show many patients face long waits, but the PM insists headway is being made.
New figures reveal full cost of minister's legal fight with academic she falsely accused of extremism.
The proposed law aims to phase out tobacco sales by stopping anyone born after 2009 buying cigarettes.
The party says it is "mortified" it dropped a candidate for being "inactive" without knowing he had died.
The Labour PM had a relationship with his deputy press secretary, two of his closest aides say.
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The Met began investigating suspicious WhatsApps to men at Westminster much earlier than thought, the BBC learns.
It comes after Lee Anderson said he won't campaign against Nick Fletcher and three other Tory MPs.
The PM says "we have not made as much progress" as he would liked on cutting waiting times in England.
Current post-holder Ben Houchen accuses Sally Bunce of making a "grubby" deal with Labour.
More than 30 groups warn the government that fining or arresting people risks stigmatising the homeless.
Labour says it would create two million more appointments in English health services with extra evening and weekend working.
Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.
An MP asks the government to revoke the permit for a planned incinerator in his constituency.
The new rules are designed to make EU states share responsibility for hosting asylum seekers.
Rishi Sunak makes a series of claims, also covering small boats and defence spending.
New Foreign Office statistics show about £4.3bn was spent last year on asylum costs at home.
Ian Paisley says Gavin Robinson will "steady the ship" after a difficult period for the party.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps says the Armed Forces will not be intimidated by "cowardly criminals".
A former judge tells the Post Office inquiry "something went very, very wrong" with the Horizon IT cases.
Susan Hall says she wants to go "back to borough policing" as crime is "getting out of control".
Children's shoes were placed in the Labour leader's front garden in protest at the party's position on Gaza.
The shadow home secretary explains how her party would bring in 13,000 more police officers and plans to replace business rates.
The PM brushes off suggestions he should have acted before the MP voluntarily gave up the Tory whip.
The PM says William Wragg was right to apologise for sharing the phone numbers of MPs with someone he met on a dating app
Admin errors are blamed for the Tory candidates no longer being eligible for the May election.
The council's chief executive says: "If we get this wrong, we will be effectively bankrupt."
The broadcast regulator said it would examine whether an episode broadcast on Good Friday broke rules.
There has been mounting pressure on the UK government to suspend arms sales amid the war in Gaza.
The party says its plans would raise £5.1bn a year but the government claims Labour would still raise taxes.
Children who grew up close to a centre achieved better GCSE grades than their peers, research suggests.
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Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves outlines Labour's plans to tackle tax dodgers.
His resignations come after he shared fellow MPs' personal phone numbers with someone on a dating app.
Minister Kevin Hollinrake answered questions from an audience of postmasters wrongly accused of theft.
BBC correspondent Henry Zeffman reveals he was among those sent unsolicited messages on WhatsApp.
Interim DUP leader Gavin Robinson says the last 10 days have been difficult but the party can move forward.
A new Department for International Affairs with modernised premises and a broader remit is proposed.
Lord Bamford, the executive chairman of JCB, stepped down on 1 March.
The party has now ditched or suspended at least 12 candidates over offensive comments on social media.
The links were taking people typing in the name of Richard Foord to his political rival's website.
Richard Tice says Reform is the fastest party to get rid of candidates when they act inappropriately.
Former Labour MP Lord Hoyle was a "truly dedicated parliamentarian", Sir Lindsay Hoyle says.
People typing in MP Richard Foord's name online are being redirected to his rival's website.
Leader Ed Davey wants a new national champion to tackle the most complex special educational needs.
Nato head Jens Stoltenberg tells Laura Kuenssberg authoritarian powers are becoming more aligned.
Oliver Dowden says Israel's war is "legitimate", but the UK has specific concerns about the country's conduct.
Permits for new incinerators are temporarily banned, including one the environment secretary opposes.
Former Cabinet Secretary Lord Mark Sedwill was speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
The deputy prime minister says government's advice on UK arms sales to Israel has not changed.
Rishi Sunak says Israel has the right to defend itself but he is "shocked by the bloodshed" in Gaza.
Some MPs have urged the UK to reassess how it supports Israel after aid workers were killed in air strikes this week.
Luke Evans says he was a victim of cyber-flashing in a suspected honeytrap plot targeting Westminster.
Employees had claimed reforms recommended by an independent lawyer-led review are yet to take place.
Union members vote for offer, which sees pay rise of nearly 20% in 2023-24 for some.
The MP, who served in Afghanistan, has until 8 May to give his reasons for protecting whistleblower sources.
The chancellor says William Wragg showed courage in admitting he gave out MPs' phone numbers.
Office for National Statistics workers fight against plans to limit working from home arrangements.
Fees of up £145 will be levied on imports of fish, salami, sausage, cheese and yoghurt, the government says.
The council says work is ongoing to find out the amount and nature of data which was taken.
The ex-MP is accused of using "antisemitic tropes" but says he was defending international-law aims.
MP William Wragg tells The Times he was "scared" a man he met on Grindr had "compromising things on me".
The Labour leader says working class people are told they "can't do that", but his party offers a "country we can build together".
The Cabinet Office expands trials of Redbox, which it says will increase productivity of civil servants.
DUP MP Gavin Robinson took on the role of interim leader after Sir Jeffrey Donaldson stood down.
The Green Party of England and Wales is aiming to build on its best ever set of local election results on 2 May.
The UK foreign secretary tells the BBC's Ukrainecast the war will be lost if Western allies don't step up.
The family of James Henderson say weapons sold to Israel "may in turn be used to kill our fellow citizens."
The Green Party launch their local election campaign with a demand for more affordable homes.
Sinead Cook steps down following a row over anti-Conservative comments posted on social media.
Above inflation wage-hikes are set to benefit 2.7 million low-paid workers and apprentices.
The event cuts ties with Frank Hester's company TPP over his alleged comments about MP Diane Abbott.
A video message from former US President Donald Trump was also played at the event in London.
The Lib Dems on Pendle Council say they still work with 20 councillors who have quit Labour
Sinead Cook is reported to have written expletive-filled online messages aimed at the Conservatives.
Andy Burnham asks voters to examine his track record as he seeks a third term as Greater Manchester mayor.
The prime minister is facing growing calls to halt sales after an Israeli strike killed aid workers.
From this week, working parents with two-year-olds will be eligible for 15 hours of free childcare.
A post-Brexit deal has expired with no new agreement, which leaving UK exports to Canada subject to new tariffs.
The minister has refused to reveal who told him about alleged war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan.
Legislation could criminalise rough sleepers if they cause a nuisance, including "excessive" smells.
The author hit out at the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act that came into effect on Monday.
Rishi Sunak says it is a "positive and exciting moment" after Labour called the system a "total mess".
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The executive will have the government's "full support" to maintain stability, the prime minister says.
They have claimed the national Labour Party wants to control who stands where and when.