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BBC Politics
Jan 20, 2026

UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it 'act of great stupidity'
The US president says it is "another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired".

BBC Politics
Jan 20, 2026

Tory MS kicked out of party for 'talking to Reform'
James Evans confirmed in a statement that he was being ousted from the Conservative party.

BBC Politics
Jan 20, 2026

How bad are Trump's Chagos comments for Starmer?
BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman shares his analysis.

BBC Politics
Jan 20, 2026

Politician speaks on Reform rumours two days before Tory sacking
James Evans has been sacked as the shadow health secretary and kicked out of the Conservative party.

BBC Politics
Jan 20, 2026

UK approves plans for Chinese mega-embassy
Critics of the project - including some Labour MPs - warn it could pose a security risk.

BBC Politics
Jan 20, 2026

What is the UK's Chagos Islands deal and why has Trump criticised it?
Trump has criticised the deal under which the UK keeps control of the joint UK-US Diego Garcia military base.

BBC Politics
Jan 20, 2026

Tory kicked out of party for 'talking to Reform'
Conservative MS James Evans allegedly told a senior Tory he was thinking about defecting.

BBC Politics
Jan 20, 2026

UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

BBC Politics
Jan 20, 2026

Trump's Chagos dig poses massive strategic question for Starmer
The prime minister has built his foreign policy around being seen as a trustworthy ally of the US president.

BBC Politics
Jan 19, 2026

Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up
The government says the industry will have nowhere to hide, but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.

BBC Politics
Jan 19, 2026

UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

BBC Politics
Jan 19, 2026

Badenoch warns Tory MPs against plotting and psychodrama
All 116 Tory MPs have been ordered to a meeting on Monday night, after Nigel Farage imposed a deadline on further defections.

BBC Politics
Jan 19, 2026

Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to his strategy - avoid provoking Trump
The prime minister is seeking to downplay how he intends to react to Trump's threat of tariffs.

BBC Politics
Jan 19, 2026

Starmer sticks to his strategy - avoid provoking Trump
The prime minister is seeking to downplay how he intends to react to Trump's threat of tariffs.

BBC Politics
Jan 19, 2026

How could Europe respond to Trump's Greenland tariffs?
Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.

BBC Politics
Jan 19, 2026

Breaking down PM Starmer's speech on Greenland row
BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman has this analysis.

BBC Politics
Jan 19, 2026

Trade war in no-one's interest, says PM in face of Trump threats
Sir Keir Starmer said the situation was "very serious" and that right approach was through "calm discussion".

BBC Politics
Jan 18, 2026

Chris Mason: PM to respond to Trump tariff threat
Sir Keir Starmer is due to respond to US President Donald Trump's latest move to take over the Danish territory.

BBC Politics
Jan 18, 2026

PM to give No 10 speech over Greenland row
Sir Keir Starmer is due to respond to US President Donald Trump's latest move to take over the Danish territory.

BBC Politics
Jan 18, 2026

Government pulls Hillsborough Law debate after backlash
It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services.

BBC Politics
Jan 18, 2026

Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK
His defection comes days after former shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick joined Reform.

BBC Politics
Jan 18, 2026

More than 60 Labour MPs urge PM to ban social media for under-16s
The MPs says the UK "risks being left behind" if it does not adopt a ban similar to one in Australia.

BBC Politics
Jan 18, 2026

Starmer holds phone call with Trump over Greenland tariff threat
The conversation follows the US president vowing a 10% levy on the UK and others opposing his annexation of the Danish territory.

BBC Politics
Jan 18, 2026

Government pulls Hillsborough Law amendment after backlash
It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services.

BBC Politics
Jan 18, 2026

Minister 'confident' issues over Hillsborough Law can be resolved
Campaigners say the proposed law does not go far enough to make security services to cooperate with inquiries.

BBC Politics
Jan 18, 2026

Greenland's people must decide its future, says Nandy
The culture secretary says Trump's plan to place tariffs on the UK and other allies over the issue is "deeply unhelpful".

BBC Politics
Jan 18, 2026

Reform is not rescue charity for panicky Tory MPs, Farage says
He insists his party will not become "the Conservative Party 2.0" after Robert Jenrick's defection.

BBC Politics
Jan 18, 2026

Molly Russell's dad says under-16 social media ban would be wrong
The online safety campaigner says it is better to enforce current laws than use "sledgehammer" techniques.

BBC Politics
Jan 18, 2026

Jackie Weaver: Councils should have more 'authority'
Parish councils could play a bigger role in democracy, the internet star of a viral meeting says.

BBC Politics
Jan 17, 2026

Starmer says Trump's tariff threat over Greenland 'completely wrong'
The US president earlier announced plans to impose a 10% levy on allies until a deal can be struck for a US takeover of the Danish territory.

BBC Politics
Jan 17, 2026

Blair and Rubio among names on senior executive of Gaza 'Board of Peace'
The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.

BBC Politics
Jan 17, 2026

Plaid Cymru would take minority government over coalition, leader says
Polling suggests Plaid or Reform UK could win the Senedd election - but fall short of getting a majority.

BBC Politics
Jan 17, 2026

Jenrick's move is massive - but could it cause a bigger fight on the right?
He's a big political character adapting to a new political tribe, but his move could be swallowed by a poisonous row.

BBC Politics
Jan 17, 2026

Jenrick's move is massive - but could it cause an ever bigger fight on the right?
He's a big political character adapting to a new political tribe, but his move could be swallowed by a poisonous row.

BBC Politics
Jan 17, 2026

Badenoch at odds with Jenrick over 'broken' Britain
The Conservative Party leader says telling voters their "country is finished" only "drags them down".

BBC Politics
Jan 17, 2026

Lammy blocks Jimmy Mizen killer's open prison move
The Ministry of Justice said the decision to block Jake Farhi's transfer was made for 'public protection'.

BBC Politics
Jan 16, 2026

Blair and Rubio among names on Gaza 'Board of Peace'
The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.

BBC Politics
Jan 16, 2026

Police chief retires over Israeli fans ban row
Craig Guildford blames the "political and media frenzy" as he confirms his decision to step down.

BBC Politics
Jan 16, 2026

Almost half of eligible councils request elections delay
Most wanting a delay are Labour-led but three are Tory councils and one is a Lib Dem authority.

BBC Politics
Jan 16, 2026

Dame Penny Mordaunt stalker jailed
Edward Brandt is sentenced for stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt over a period of eight months.

BBC Politics
Jan 16, 2026

Jenrick claims he is 'uniting the right' by defecting to Reform UK
The former Conservative minister denies the move was about personal ambition, in an exclusive BBC interview.

BBC Politics
Jan 16, 2026

Home Office to scrap Boris Johnson's police staffing grant
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is to replace the grant with ringfenced funding for neighbourhood officers.

BBC Politics
Jan 16, 2026

This is uniting the right, says Jenrick in BBC exclusive
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the former shadow justice secretary says Reform UK are the only party who can fix Britain.

BBC Politics
Jan 16, 2026

Hundreds of children placed at risk in unregistered homes for months, MPs warn
A government report says 800 children were placed in illegal settings for an average of six months last year.

BBC Politics
Jan 16, 2026

Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems
The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".

BBC Politics
Jan 16, 2026

No action against Reform councillor over 'punch him' text
Kent County Council cabinet member Peter Osborne is not facing sanction for the message.

BBC Politics
Jan 16, 2026

Public sick of backstabbing, says Tory defector Jenrick's replacement
Robert Jenrick urges Tories to follow him to Reform, but Nick Timothy argues the party does not have serious policies.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Chris Mason: Is Farage's Reform really Conservatives 2.0?
Reform UK is showing 'momentum and magnetism', but faces a familiar critique of being dubbed the Conservatives 2.0, the BBC's political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic defection unfolded
The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic sacking and defection unfolded
The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Jenrick defects to Reform UK after being sacked by Tories
The former minister says the Conservatives "broke Britain", as Nigel Farage welcomes him to his party.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Robert Jenrick: Teenage Tory to Reform recruit
The ex-minister has joined Nigel Farage's party after his dramatic sacking from the shadow cabinet.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

No 10 no longer has confidence in police chief
Chief Constable Craig Guildford is facing calls to resign or be sacked by senior politicians.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Jenrick joins Reform UK after being sacked by Tories
The former minister says the Tories "broke Britain", as Nigel Farage welcomes him to his party.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Nato Arctic defence needed against Russia, says Cooper
The foreign secretary called on allies to "double down" and unite around the shared threat of Russian aggression.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Track UK's latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boats
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Ofsted inspects school over MP visit postponement
Ofsted is concerned a school "may have been intimidated into cancelling a visit" from a Bristol MP.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Why Robert Jenrick's sacking is such a big deal
Political Correspondent Harry Farley explains.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Robert Jenrick: The Tory big-hitter ejected from party he wanted to lead
The former minister is looking for a new political home after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Nigel Farage names Lord Offord as Reform UK's Scottish leader
Former Conservative minister Lord Offord has been named as Reform UK's Scottish leader.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Starmer does not rule out backing social media ban for under-16s
Many Labour MPs and officials privately expect the government to follow the Australia's example and implement a ban.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Lord Offord named as Reform UK's Scottish leader
The former Conservative minister and Scottish Tory treasurer has been officially unveiled by Nigel Farage.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Henry Zeffman: Jenrick sacking is huge moment for future of British right
It was Kemi Badenoch's belief that Robert Jenrick was about to make the ultimate leap to the right which has plunged the Conservative Party into turmoil.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick sacked over Reform defection plot
Kemi Badenoch fires Jenrick from the shadow cabinet and suspends his party membership.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Lord Malcolm Offord named as Reform UK's first Scottish leader
The former Conservative minister and Scottish Tory treasurer has been officially unveiled by Nigel Farage.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Time to look at banning under-16s from social media, says Streeting
Many Labour MPs and officials privately expect the government to follow the Australia's example and implement a ban.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Millions of people to see their local council elections delayed
Most wanting a delay are Labour-led but two are Tory councils and one is a Lib Dem authority.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

UK 'considering options' as Russia expels British diplomat over spy claims
Moscow has accused the unidentified man of being an undercover spy working at the British embassy in the Russian capital.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Why Grok means politicians in the south have left X
MPs in Oxfordshire and Hampshire leave the social media site following controversy surrounding AI tool Grok.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Millions affected by English council election delays
Most wanting a delay are Labour-led but two are Tory councils and one is a Lib Dem authority.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Russia expels British diplomat over allegations of spying
The man has been stripped of his accreditation and must leave within two weeks, says Russia's foreign ministry.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Minister 'horrified' police chief still in job
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says Craig Guildford has put "a stain on his character".

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Minister open to mandatory CCTV in taxis to tackle grooming gangs
It comes after a review into grooming gangs recommended the government act "immediately" on taxi licensing.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

New rules to make it easier to call up reservists for war
Reservists will remain on call for an extra decade, with a lower threshold for being called up.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts
The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash
Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.

BBC Politics
Jan 15, 2026

Twenty-two English councils ask for election delays
A third of eligible authorities say they want to postpone local polls scheduled for May.

BBC Politics
Jan 14, 2026

Twenty one English councils ask for election delays
Nearly a third of eligible authorities have want to postpone local polls scheduled for May.

BBC Politics
Jan 14, 2026

Hillsborough Law campaigners say they cannot back proposed bill
They are concerned security services will be exempt from a law designed to stop cover-ups.

BBC Politics
Jan 14, 2026

Reform UK welcomes defectors among 20 new councillors
The new intake include 14 defectors from the Conservatives and one from the Green Party.

BBC Politics
Jan 14, 2026

Faisal Islam: Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time
Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.

BBC Politics
Jan 14, 2026

Certainty needed over Ajax Army vehicles, say MPs
Testing of the vehicles, made in Merthyr Tydfil, stopped after soldiers became ill during an exercise.

BBC Politics
Jan 14, 2026

Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

BBC Politics
Jan 14, 2026

UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.

BBC Politics
Jan 14, 2026

How do Labour MPs feel after another government U-turn?
Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley.

BBC Politics
Jan 14, 2026

Police called as council votes to shelve election
About 50 protesters turned up to the extraordinary meeting at Redditch Borough Council.

BBC Politics
Jan 14, 2026

Reeves 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates
Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.

BBC Politics
Jan 14, 2026

Rail upgrade 'will actually happen' after delays, Reeves says
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

BBC Politics
Jan 14, 2026

Police called as councillors vote to shelve elections
Redditch Borough Council votes in favour of delaying May elections.

BBC Politics
Jan 13, 2026

Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer
The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.

BBC Politics
Jan 13, 2026

Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer with digital ID U-turn
The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.

BBC Politics
Jan 13, 2026

Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

BBC Politics
Jan 13, 2026

Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

BBC Politics
Jan 13, 2026

Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

BBC Politics
Jan 13, 2026

Starting gun fired on crucial election as Wales' parliament returns
There were heated exchanges in the Senedd as party leaders sketched out their election campaigns.

BBC Politics
Jan 13, 2026

Starmer considers joining Trump's Gaza peace board
The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas.

BBC Politics
Jan 13, 2026

MPs step up calls to block Chinese mega-embassy
The government insists no decision has been made as MPs on all sides warn of a threat to national security.

BBC Politics
Jan 13, 2026

UK summons Iranian ambassador over 'brutal' killings
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also says the government will implement "full and further sanctions" against Iran.

BBC Politics
Jan 13, 2026

New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

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