BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The Reform UK leader has faced intense scrutiny over financial support he received before becoming an MP.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The news site said the MP provided an article similar to others written for Scotland and London.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

A Home Office minister says they were examining changing the law to deport recently freed Shabir Ahmed.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Sir George Howarth served in Parliament for almost 38 years and was a minister under Tony Blair.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Fifa had been set to bring the match forward by six hours, due to a forecast of thunderstorms.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

John Healey quit his cabinet role as defence secretary over a long-delayed military spending plan.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The Reform UK leader faces further pressure after reports he did not declare support from an ally.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The Reform UK leader is in the news and at the heart of the headlines are questions about power, transparency and money.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Nigel Farage said he has "done no wrongdoing" after it emerged he did not declare benefits provided by an ally once convicted of fraud in the US.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Morgan McSweeney, once Keir Starmer's right hand man, speaks for the first time.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The Ministry of Defence calls Moscow's activity "unsafe" and "unprofessional".

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The Liberal Democrats have asked the Reform UK leader to be "straight with the British people".

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The planned changes are part of the government's response to a review of political funding.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

Development and recruitment processes in the service need reforming, an independent report says.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally.

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

It is claimed funds raised for the group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum are "unaccounted for".

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BBC - Politics (A week ago)

The Green Party leader told the BBC he is waiting for a decision from Waltham Forest Council.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had been convicted of fraud.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The former home secretary has co-authored a major report that has found the running of forces in England and Wales needs a "fundamental overhaul".

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

As Starmer gets ready to pack his bags, there's a "bunfight for jobs" in Whitehall, one MP tells Laura Kuenssberg.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Keir Starmer says he took the decision to quit as PM after spending the weekend with his family.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour manifesto.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Labour MPs believe a donations cap will be backed by dozens of MPs and likely next prime minister, Andy Burnham.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Al Pinkerton says the proposed site for the new Frimley Park hospital is "fundamentally unsuitable".

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The prime minister's spokesperson says the government is exploring "all possible options in this case".

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The "late announcement" extending opening hours to 05:00 on Monday means taking officers away from other duties, the National Police Chiefs' Council says.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Hollie Ridley has been credited with organising the ground campaign which led Labour to its landslide election win in 2024

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The former deputy first minister says she was advised to lie about her opinions on same-sex marriage.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Lisa Nandy says her department is also leaving Elon Musk's platform, which she claims "isn't healthy for our democracy".

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Mike Hedges said people should be restricted from being owners until "they understand the needs of rabbits".

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Andy Burnham's possible chancellor could be among the conversations between unions and the prospective prime minister.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Trump joked about 'fat foxes' during first call with Starmer

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

In his first-ever interview, Morgan McSweeney tells the BBC the party did not deliver quickly enough in office.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Shabir Ahmed, known as 'Daddy' by his victims, was jailed for a total of 22 years in August 2012.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Shabana Mahmood says the government accepts the "fundamental failures" identified by an inquiry.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Shabir Ahmed is barred from deportation by the provisions in a 55-year-old piece of legislation.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The practice saw thousands of babies taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

There is cross-party agreement that the proposal for the Suffolk/Norfolk border is inappropriate.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Welsh ministers warn defence plans could strip up to £30m from capital projects.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Most of the Senedd defends the Welsh government's Nation of Sanctuary policy in a heated debate.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The Labour leadership hopeful says he will "ask the home and foreign secretaries to review all possible options".

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Dan Norris says he "vigorously" denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

BBC Verify investigates whether a shortfall in funding for the government's defence investment plan is a "black hole".

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Rayner argued the "devolution revolution" has already begun in England but more needs to be done.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Keir Starmer says a further £15bn will be invested, but acknowledges that there "will always be those that argue that even more should be spent".

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says the defence spending plan is '£5bn' short and 'doesn't add up'.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The Conservative leader says the head of the UK armed forces 'made it known' that the military needed a minimum of £28bn more to defend the country.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Sir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street as he heads to the Commons for one of his final Prime Minister's Questions.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Welsh Labour's Mike Hedges asked Rhun ap Iorwerth about animal welfare in first minister's questions.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Dan Jarvis says Andy Burnham will back his £15bn defence spending plan if he becomes PM.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Major schemes in Derby and Nottinghamshire are due to be axed as money is diverted to defence.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised what she called a missing £5bn in the defence investment plan.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The BBC's political editor Chris Mason reflects on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Money for new buildings to be cut as a result of defence plans, Rhun ap Iorwerth says.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Female MPs urge Burnham to ensure Labour lead by example on equality should he become prime minister.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The BBC's security correspondent analyses the details of the plan, and what they mean for the UK's armed forces.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The Reform UK leader says the payment from Direct Bullion was for work amounting to four hours per month for a three-month period.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

'Is this genuinely new investment or simply moving money from one overstretched budget to another?' Liberal Democrat MP asks.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Dame Diana Johnson MP believes Burnham "would make an excellent leader".

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Andy Burnham has launched a bid to be the next prime minister.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The prime minister speaks as the UK government unveils its defence spending plans.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Jarvis says defence spending plans "reflect the realities of warfare" and commits to strengthening the UK's nuclear deterrent.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks as the government announces its defence spending plans.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

As a man who has held prime ministerial ambitions for years, Andy Burnham makes his dash for the door, political editor Chris Mason writes.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The Home Office will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The plan outlines how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Williams was MP for Montgomeryshire and an aide to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before the 2024 election.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Burnham offered a sense of what his time as prime minister would mean, but he did not lay out many details.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The BBC's political editor speaks about Andy Burnham's first speech since launching his PM bid.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

In his first speech since launching his prime minister bid, Andy Burnham says he will open a PM's office in Manchester.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Burnham speaks about a potential cabinet in his first speech since launching a bid to become prime minister.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Andy Burnham has made his first major policy speech since launching his bid to become prime minister.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The Conservative leader said Andy Burnham is prime minister in 'all but name' and urged him to tell the country about his plans.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

He will say decision-making needs to be "pushed to regions and local communities", and will promise "good growth in every postcode".

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

The Conservative leader has been criticised by Labour for making a Nazi comparison in relation to the education secretary.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Lucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest.

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BBC - Politics (2 weeks ago)

Carns says he is waiting to hear the contents of an economics speech by Andy Burnham.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

A teacher says the MP needed persuading to go to Cambridge, "but he did it and the rest is history".

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The party has admitted it unlawfully discriminated against David Campanale because of his religious beliefs.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says defence must be a priority for the next prime minister.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The ceremony, which featured pageantry, poetry, drama and music, marked the beginning of the seventh session of Holyrood.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The home secretary says "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Labour accused the Conservatives of trying to "rewrite history" after making defence cuts while in power.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The former foreign secretary says Burnham has "this openness and energy that I think is very attractive and positive".

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Under UK electoral law parties can only accept money from people on the UK electoral register.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Katya Adler speaks to EU negotiator Michel Barnier 10 years on since the Brexit vote

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Sir Keir, like his predecessors Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, lost the capacity to viably govern, our political editor writes.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Three new sites in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, and Yorkshire could house about 3,750 asylum seekers if permission is granted.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's request for Mike Tapp's removal came after he wrote an unauthorised article.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Angus MacDonald says a UK minister has confirmed that Cameron Barracks is no longer to house up to 300 men.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

BBC told he has no plan to change main system funding Welsh government if he becomes prime minister.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Baroness Gray was speaking at a panel event organised by the SDLP exploring constitutional change, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary of Brexit.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Emma Lewell MP will lead an adjournment debate as part of her campaign for stricter laws on HMOs.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

A probe finds Tahir Ali is careful with public money and even pays for work out of his own pocket.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

It is the highest yearly increase in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) since they were introduced.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The US president gives his first public reaction to the man widely expected to be next UK prime minister.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's called Bridget Phillipson a 'spiteful class warrior' at PMQs.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The government says a new Bill will protect LGBT people from "abusive acts" to change who they are.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Lara Bird appeared to have her fingers crossed as she was sworn in as the new MP for Arbroath & Broughty Ferry.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids' meals as schools begin to break-up.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

New Forest West MP, Sir Desmond Swayne uses a poem from 1907 to tease Labour MPs.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The Tory leader used Prime Minister's Questions to attack government ministers and Labour MPs following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour leader.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Newly-appointed health secretary James Murray says he will back Andy Burnham as candidate for Labour leader and PM.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Burnham's top team starting to take shape as questions remain over his policies and priorities.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Keir Starmer is set to face his first Prime Minister's Questions since he announced his resignation as Labour leader.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Henry Zeffman reveals sources close to Andy Burnham expect Rachel Reeves to be offered a more junior position in his potential cabinet.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Al Carns speaks to Victoria Derbyshire on Newsnight about a potential Labour leadership bid and Andy Burnham.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The bill has been delayed in Parliament in a dispute over an opt-out for the security services.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Bev Craig is Labour's candidate for metropolitan mayor of Greater Manchester.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Nigel Farage has said "it's not the public's business" to know details of how he spends a £5m gift from a billionaire Reform UK donor.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The government says it is still planning to publish the spending proposals before a Nato Summit on 7 July.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Donaldson has been told to expect a "lengthy sentence" for a string of child sex crimes, including rape.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Rival parties have raised concerns over the gift received by the Reform UK leader before he became an MP.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Al Carns and Darren Jones are considering whether to run against Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him guilty on 18 child sex abuse charges.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The former first minister is to serve as deputy prime minister in a simulation of a Russian attack on the UK.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Rhun ap Iorwerth set out demands to the PM's successor, while Welsh MPs say they back his resignation.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

A look back at Kier Starmer's first speech outside number 10 in 2024, compared to his resignation speech today.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The Scottish Labour leader was the first major party figure to call for the prime minister to quit.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

From Cameron to Starmer: A look back at all the prime minister resignations outside Downing Street in the last decade.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Steve Lewis became a councillor for Reform UK in Wakefield after elections held on 7 May.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Former Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returns to local politics.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The Lib Dem MP for Tewkesbury Cameron Thomas has had the whip suspended pending a police investigation.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Edwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The UK's new defence secretary is under pressure to publish the blueprint after repeated delays.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

Polanski was registered to vote at an east London marina but was not paying council tax.

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BBC - Politics (3 weeks ago)

The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

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