Politics: United Kingdom

BBC - Politics (49 minutes ago)

These figures provide an opportune moment for some optimism and a hard sell of the UK to the rest of the world.

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BBC - Politics (49 minutes ago)

The government is aiming to cut roles in London by 12,000 and close 11 offices in the capital.

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The economy grew faster than expected between January and March, before UK and US tax rises were brought in during April.

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BBC - Politics (49 minutes ago)

A cross-party committee says farmers have lost trust in the government over its policies.

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BBC - Politics (10 hours ago)

The move is among several tweaks to the assisted dying bill which were debated by MPs.

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BBC - Politics (10 hours ago)

The summit between the UK and EU on 19 May will be the first since Brexit - the very idea of it has polarised opinions

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BBC - Politics (14 hours ago)

A ban was introduced last year - but the law has now been changed to help cash-strapped publishers raise funding.

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BBC - Politics (15 hours ago)

Ukrainian Roman Lavrynovych is charged in connection with blazes in north London linked to the prime minister.

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BBC - Politics (19 hours ago)

He says Dubai is not "perfect," but argues politicians should learn from countries "getting it right".

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BBC - Politics (20 hours ago)

Ieuan Williams made the "crass remark" at an internal council meeting in June 2023.

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BBC - Politics (20 hours ago)

Neither Kemi Badenoch or Darren Millar rule out Welsh deals with Reform or Plaid Cymru.

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BBC - Politics (22 hours ago)

Keir Starmer chose a curious location to talk up his plan for hubs to host failed asylum seekers.

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BBC - Politics (23 hours ago)

Site owners can currently take 10% of a park home's value when the owner sells up, on top of rent.

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BBC - Politics (24 hours ago)

The 21-year-old man has been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.

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BBC - Politics (24 hours ago)

The ensign had been flown over No 10 since 2022 to celebrate Middlesex Day on 16 May.

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BBC - Politics (A day ago)

Analysis of data also suggests the amount of social housing given to disabled people has gone down.

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BBC - Politics (A day ago)

Thousands of pounds worth of public money was claimed as expenses by management at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

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BBC - Politics (A day ago)

Rupert Lowe brands his former party "the cult of Nigel," in a BBC Newsnight interview.

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BBC - Politics (2 days ago)

Sir Keir Starmer wants to send asylum seekers overseas after their claims have been rejected in the UK.

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BBC - Politics (2 days ago)

MP Jesse Norman says there are 50 towns and small cities which do not currently have a university.

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BBC - Politics (2 days ago)

The anti-poverty strategy has been a requirement since the St Andrews Agreement in 2006.

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BBC - Politics (2 days ago)

Reform's leader at Leicestershire County Council resists calls to suspend his colleague.

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BBC - Politics (2 days ago)

Ministers say new detention limits for recalled prisoners are required to ease an overcrowding crisis.

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BBC - Politics (2 days ago)

MPs say new laws and "deep-rooted cultural change" are needed at the Department for Work and Pensions.

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BBC - Politics (2 days ago)

No 10 has confirmed Baroness Casey's rapid review of child rape gangs will conclude this month.

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BBC - Politics (2 days ago)

England are defending champions while Wales have qualified for the first time.

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BBC - Politics (2 days ago)

Inmates serving one to four years who are recalled to prison will be released after 28 days.

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BBC - Politics (2 days ago)

French police charge a taxi driver with stealing luggage and cash from UK foreign secretary and his wife.

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BBC - Politics (2 days ago)

The two nations have announced a deal to reduce tariffs - here's what you need to know.

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BBC - Politics (2 days ago)

Tonia Antoniazzi aims to scrap the law that still makes abortion a crime in England and Wales.

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BBC - Politics (3 days ago)

GPs are deeply divided over assisted dying with personal beliefs shaping their views, BBC research reveals.

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BBC - Politics (3 days ago)

Political leaders offer their support to the PM amid investigation into suspected arson attacks on properties linked to him.

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BBC - Politics (3 days ago)

Liz Saville Roberts had criticised the prime minister's "island of strangers" immigration warning.

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BBC - Politics (3 days ago)

The CPS said it made the decision "following a thorough and detailed review of the evidence".

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BBC - Politics (3 days ago)

People will typically have to live in the UK for 10 years before applying for the right to stay indefinitely.

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BBC - Politics (3 days ago)

Andrew Bailey says he does not take a view on Brexit, but reversing the post-Brexit hit to UK-EU trade would be "beneficial".

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BBC - Politics (3 days ago)

The prime minister promises numbers will fall 'significantly' under new immigration rules.

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BBC - Politics (3 days ago)

Theo Clarke spoke at the launch of her book detailing her own harrowing maternity experiences.

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BBC - Politics (3 days ago)

Ideas for the celebration include themed beers with names such as Iron Lady and Grantham Lass.

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BBC - Politics (3 days ago)

MSPs have been debating proposals to allow terminally-ill adults to seek medical help to end their lives.

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BBC - Politics (3 days ago)

Andrew Hamilton-Gray won a seat in Loughborough for Reform, with almost 40% of the vote.

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BBC - Politics (3 days ago)

Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer will appear before magistrates in June.

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BBC - Politics (3 days ago)

Three companies have made combined profits of £383m since 2019, according to the National Audit Office.

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BBC - Politics (4 days ago)

Police arrest a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after fires at two properties in London and a car blaze.

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BBC - Politics (4 days ago)

The home secretary has rejected criticism the prime minister's language on migration was divisive.

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BBC - Politics (4 days ago)

Willis Marshall was elected as a Sheffield Lib Dem councillor in November at the age of 19.

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BBC - Politics (4 days ago)

The MP is being investigated over his spending on "office costs, travel and accommodation".

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BBC - Politics (4 days ago)

It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.

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BBC - Politics (4 days ago)

The EU's foreign policy chief says talks over future fishing access should not block a defence deal.

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BBC - Politics (4 days ago)

The PM knows cutting immigration is crucial to his credibility, political editor Chris Mason writes.

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BBC - Politics (4 days ago)

The government has outlined plans to "significantly" cut immigration - what are the challenges it faces?

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BBC - Politics (4 days ago)

Plans to ban the recruitment of care workers from overseas are among efforts to curb near record net migration.

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BBC - Politics (4 days ago)

Troop numbers are down, morale is weak and some equipment is in a poor state - will the government's Strategic Defence Review be enough to turn that around?

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BBC - Politics (4 days ago)

Many care workers say it is a rewarding job, so the task is how to get more people in the UK to apply.

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BBC - Politics (4 days ago)

The government says its proposals will reduce record levels of migration to the UK in recent years.

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BBC - Politics (5 days ago)

Former first minister described it as the "most difficult decision" of her career as an MSP.

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BBC - Politics (5 days ago)

Chris Mason explains 60 years of UK immigration in 60 seconds

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BBC - Politics (5 days ago)

Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay and MP Ellie Chowns join forces in a bid for the leadership.

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BBC - Politics (5 days ago)

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to release her White Paper called "Restoring Control Over the Immigration System".

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BBC - Politics (5 days ago)

Up to 50,000 fewer lower-skilled workers will come to the UK under new measures aimed at tackling net migration, the home secretary says.

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BBC - Politics (5 days ago)

Sir Keir Starmer promises new migration rules will "create a system that is controlled, selective and fair".

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BBC - Politics (6 days ago)

Global leaders urge Russia to agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire from Monday, warning of further sanctions if it does not comply.

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BBC - Politics (6 days ago)

The first mayor of London was elected in May 2000 - we mark 25 years with these memorable images.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

A probation service union says a sentencing review may have no impact without extra funding.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The prime minister is in Kyiv as leaders vow to "ratchet up pressure on Russia's war machine".

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Opposition parties claim the new trade agreement means Indian workers will be cheaper for employers to hire.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The government continues to push for a wider US trade pact after cutting car and steel tariffs.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The government's diplomatic achievement in sorting this deal before anyone else delivers reprieve to carmakers.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Officials say action will be taken against up to 100 oil tankers that have been carrying cargo.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Sir Sadiq Khan says building on brownfield sites alone is not enough to deliver 88,000 homes a year.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

A Lords committee hears Thursday is the new Friday for city-centre workers - but only in the capital.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

A group of MPs urge the PM to delay any decisions until impact assessments of the changes are published.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Labour MP Clive Betts warns the UK border system will "continue to fail" without proper exit checks.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Legislation to allow terminally ill people in Scotland to take their own life is being put forward by the Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The prisons minister tells the BBC more criminals could be tagged in future, rather than sent to prison.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Sean Matthews, who served in the Met, says it is an "honour" to lead Lincolnshire County Council.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Reform has vowed to take away flexible working practices and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The MP for Bristol Central, who was elected last year, says she wants to focus on her parliamentary role.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The UK looks set to be the first to get a deal since US President Trump unleashed a wave of global tariffs.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

It comes as moviemakers worry the UK's thriving film industry could be hit by the new tariff threat.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Two Lancashire Labour MPs condemn a post on a newly elected councillor's Facebook page.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

"What we need to see from the government is delivery, delivery, delivery," says Claire Ward.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

A number of Labour MPs say they will vote against the government's proposed welfare reforms.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

A new bill providing powers for judges to punish offenders will be introduced to Parliament on Wednesday.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

In a blow to the government's clean energy ambitions, a company cancels a huge windfarm off Yorkshire.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

During PMQs, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch pressed Sir Keir to "listen to his own party and change course".

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Donna Edmunds was suspended from the party last week over a post on social media.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The cost of housing asylum seekers is expected to reach £15.3bn over 10 years, the National Audit Office says.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The call from MPs in northern England and the Midlands comes after a disastrous set of local election results.

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Labour says the deal has "tangible benefits", but it comes as the government faces heat at home.

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The home secretary will include Churchill's statue in new law trying to stop war memorial vandalism.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Labour has dominated Welsh politics for more than a century. Next year, could that come to an end?

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

A powerful prime minister tries and fails to stop an Old Labour stalwart's progress to City Hall.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Anger over the party's drubbing in last week's local elections has not dissipated over the weekend.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The trade deal gives a tax break to Indian professionals, which critics say undercuts UK businesses.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

People from Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka may find it more difficult to come to the UK, under new plans.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Eluned Morgan says she will "not stay silent" if the UK government takes decisions "we think will harm" Wales.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Scotland's first minister says the NHS will be at the heart of his government's plans for the coming year.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Calls to abandon cuts to the pensions top-up have grown in the wake of local election losses last week.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The Department of Health and Social Care said it is the biggest public investment in facilities in England in five years.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The former first minister has spoken for the first time about the Supreme Court's judgement on the definition of a woman.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Mike Amesbury says Reform UK benefitted from government mistakes over welfare cuts.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Donna Edmunds was suspended from the party over a post on X declaring she had planned to defect.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb raised concerns that Lancashire's flag would be banned from being flown.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The report says failure to fix England's social care system carries an unknown human and financial cost.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf told the BBC the party is exploring ways to fulfil its promise to voters.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

It suggests the party was particularly popular among those who voted for Brexit in 2016 and for Boris Johnson in 2019.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Leader of the Commons Lucy Powell has sought to clarify comments she made in "the heat of" a radio debate.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The Tory leader says her party's comeback will be "slow and steady", after her heavy local election losses.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

For the first time the party has won control of local councils, as well as two mayoralties.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Reform UK's performance wiped out a Conservative majority held for nearly 30 years.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Reform are being forecast in several polls to do well in next year's Holyrood elections.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Jason Smithers says the Conservatives need a new face at the top after "terrible" election results.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The first minister will set out his programme for government this week, with a focus on steadying the ship.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Find out who's winning where using our lookup tool, as the first results are declared.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Senior Reform figures believe the primary driving motivation behind their surge is betrayal.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The patchwork of different contests across England has been truly fascinating, throwing up all sorts of lessons.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Reform UK took control of 10 local councils, won two mayoral races and added a fifth MP to its ranks.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Estimate included in official review of costs and impact of passing assisted dying law in England and Wales.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls for a change of direction after a dismal set of local election results.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Though some of the results are still to be reported, Reform are clearly the winners of Thursday's local elections.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Nigel Farage's party gains its first foothold in local government after seizing hundreds of seats.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Nigel Farage's party shows it is an equal opportunities threat to Labour and the Tories in local polls.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Reform UK wins its first Parliamentary by-election and makes gains in council elections.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The Lib Dems win more than 140 new seats, almost entirely from the Conservatives, in Thursday's election.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Reform wins both control of the county council and the Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral vote.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Damian Grammaticas reports from the Runcorn and Helsby by-election count after a knife-edge victory for Reform.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

In 2019, the UK committed in law to reducing its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. Now the political climate has changed.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The government says there is not enough time to introduce a new misogyny law before next year's Holyrood election.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Campaigners say the move will "rip the heart out of any moves to improve maternity safety”.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The ex-Tory MP has been elected as the mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, marking a return to politics.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Sandeels are a vital source of food for seabirds that live along the UK coastline.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The Metropolitan Police say there are 'grounds for further investigation' into the videos.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

BBC News is on on hand to keep you up-to-date with the latest developments across all platforms.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Sarah Pochin overturns a huge 14,696 majority to win Reform UK's first by-election.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The poll was prompted after the incumbent MP was sentenced for assaulting a constituent.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Results are due for 23 councils across England, six mayoral contests and a by-election in Runcorn and Helsby.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Watch: What's at stake in these local elections?

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Everyone voting in person in the May local elections in England must show valid photo ID.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

A ticket site for the Irish rap band's gigs in Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne confirms the summer shows are no longer going ahead.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The talks on Thursday will see conciliation service Acas included in negotiations for the first time.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The tax would be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Hundreds of councillors, six mayors and one MP will be elected in polls across England.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The BBC has been told the chancellor accepted a donation but did not add it to the MPs' register of interests.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The results of the ballots will mould the national political mood, our political editor writes.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Shabana Mahmood said judges at the UK's highest court had provided "legal clarity".

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The government has been facing growing demands to reveal which areas are running grooming gang inquires.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Could frustrations between Welsh and UK Labour boil over, asks political editor Gareth Lewis.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Polls are being held for 23 councils, along with six mayoral contests and a by-election in Runcorn and Helsby.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% budgeted for by government.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Former PM Sir Tony Blair says limiting fossil fuels is "doomed to fail" and a new approach is needed.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The Reform leader has previously said there are too many SEND diagnoses for children.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June's spending review.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Lisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Brendan Cox, whose wife was killed in 2016, says the band's response was "half an apology".

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The chancellor indicates that moving closer to the EU on trade is a bigger priority than the US.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The government says it shows pylons make economic sense as a 100-mile cable route is planned.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Asylum seekers placed on the sex offenders register will be denied the right to stay in the UK.

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