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BBC Politics
Feb 16, 2026

Reform councillor defects to Conservatives
John Roddy says he was told the area's financial issues were "not a priority" by his former party.

BBC Politics
Feb 16, 2026

PM orders investigation into claims Labour think tank paid firm to look into journalist
The think tank paid a company at least £30,000 to investigate the origins of a story about undeclared donations.

BBC Politics
Feb 16, 2026

Government looking into claims Labour Together ordered investigation into journalists
The think tank paid a company at least £30,000 to investigate the origins of a story about undeclared donations.

BBC Politics
Feb 16, 2026

Starmer pledges to close loopholes in social media crackdown
The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

BBC Politics
Feb 16, 2026

Tech firms must keep children's data if they die, under new plans
The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

BBC Politics
Feb 16, 2026

We will do battle with AI chatbots as we did with Grok, says Starmer
The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

Starmer pledges crackdown on 'addictive elements' of social media
The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

UK considering significant increase to defence spending
The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully
The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

Cabinet secretary frontrunner previously spoken to about management style
Dame Antonia Romeo was found to have no case to answer over one complaint nine years ago.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

No free pass for internet platforms on child safety, Starmer says
The government announces a consultation on online safety, including on a possible social media ban for under-16s.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable
The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper says
The foreign secretary said the UK would "continue to look at co-ordinated action, including increasing sanctions on the Russian regime".

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

Labour think tank commissioned firm that ended up investigating journalist
Labour Together paid at least £30,000 to "investigate the sourcing, funding and origins" of a story about undeclared donations.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election
Labour is in a tough fight with Reform UK and the Greens in previously safe seat Gorton and Denton.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

The Victorian aristocrat who became first British Muslim lord
After converting to Islam, Lord Henry Stanley closed pubs on his estate and helped restore churches.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

Labour think tank commissioned firm to investigate journalist
Labour Together paid at least £30,000 to "investigate the sourcing, funding and origins" of a story about undeclared donations.

BBC Politics
Feb 14, 2026

Former Foreign Office cat Palmerston dies in Bermuda
Larry the Cat, No 10's chief mouser, is among those paying tribute to his former rival.

BBC Politics
Feb 14, 2026

Europe must be ready to fight, PM tells Munich Security Conference
The prime minister's speech comes after a tumultuous week in his political career back home.

BBC Politics
Feb 14, 2026

One giant boys' club? Why Westminster can still feel like a man's world
The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women's role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC Politics
Feb 14, 2026

One giant boys' club? Why Westminster still feels like a man's world
The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women's role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC Politics
Feb 14, 2026

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe launches new party
The new party is set up by former Reform UK member, Rupert Lowe.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

US politicians urge Mandelson to give evidence over Epstein
Lord Mandelson has previously expressed his regret for his continued association with Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

It's tough for Tories but we can fix Wales, Kemi Badenoch says
The Tory leaders admits it's not an "easy time" after defections to Reform, but insists there's a plan for Senedd wins.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Rock musician to fund Alex Salmond case against Scottish government
Paul McManus, drummer with Scottish band Gun, has taken on the legal action from Salmond's family.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was "legally flawed" and "overly simplistic".

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

BBC at memorial for Gen Z protesters after landmark election in Bangladesh
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri visited Sheikh Hasina's former residence which is now a memorial for the student protesters killed in the 2024 uprising.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Where does Wormald sacking leave Sir Keir Starmer?
Is transplanting staff at the heart of government part of a bigger strategy - or a sticking plaster?

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Sarwar stands by resignation call in conversation with Starmer
The Scottish Labour leader has described speaking to Sir Keir Starmer days after calling on the PM to quit

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful but group remains proscribed for now
It remains in place for now to allow further legal argument and the government to consider an appeal.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Peter Murrell accused of embezzling £459,000 over 12-year period
The former SNP chief executive is accused of illicitly purchasing items including luxury goods, jewellery, cosmetics, two cars and a motorhome.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Rubio warns Europe of new era in geopolitics before big Munich speech
The US Secretary of State will address the first major transatlantic meeting since Donald Trump threatened to annex Greenland.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Reform replacing 'old fuddy-duddy' Tory party, says Farage
Farage said it was "no surprise" Conservative MPs were choosing to jump ship to Reform, which has more energy.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans
The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Welsh Tory leader's staff defect to Reform on eve of conference
Party gathers in Llandudno as senior aides quit to join Nigel Farage's organisation.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Ratcliffe sorry language 'offended some' after immigration comments
The Manchester United co-owner previously said the UK had been "colonised" by immigrants.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Sir Chris Wormald forced out as head of Civil Service
The Cabinet Office says the move is "by mutual agreement" but it follows months of negative media reports about his performance.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise
Unions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Probe ordered into Daily Mail owner's £500m takeover of Telegraph
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy orders a review of the deal on public interest and competition grounds.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

'Vast majority' of parents should be involved if children question their gender, schools told
School leaders welcome the "greater clarity" on how to handle the polarising issue for parents and pupils.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Bill to lower voting age to 16 introduced in Parliament
The government wants 16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote at the next general election.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Starmer agrees with Nandy over government's challenges, says No 10
The culture secretary tells The Guardian newspaper that recent political turbulence is "unforgivable".

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

MPs fear data centre boom could derail Miliband's net zero plans
A senior Labour MP says emission from data centres "have been highlighted as a key area of concern".

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Reeves says 'more to do' after sluggish GDP growth
The chancellor's comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Don't change rules for migrants already in UK, Labour MPs tell Mahmood
Some 35 Labour MPs are among those who have written to the home secretary to raise concerns about the plans.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Civil service pension backlog 'overwhelmed' Capita, boss says
Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

UK economy grew by 'subdued' 0.1% at end of 2025
Manufacturing was the main driver of growth during the final three months of the year, official figures show.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Don't sack cabinet secretary until Mandelson files published, Badenoch says
Head of the Civil Service Sir Chris Wormald is understood to be negotiating an exit package from his job.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Supersized dump fire risk report kept from public
Oxfordshire fire and rescue service says releasing its waste site report could put safety at risk.

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Starmer tells Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK 'colonised by immigrants'
Sir Keir Starmer says comments by the businessman and Manchester United co-owner are "offensive and wrong".

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Chris Mason: Latest vetting row raises fresh concerns over Starmer's judgement
The BBC's political editor analyses the vetting rows facing the PM over Lord Doyle and Lord Mandelson.

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Three issues that matter to voters in the Bangladesh election
It's the first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that toppled Bangladesh's long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Scrap proposed England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge
Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas.

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

PM asks Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK 'colonised by immigrants'
Sir Keir Starmer says comments by the businessman and Manchester United co-owner are "offensive and wrong".

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Bill to lower voting age to 16 to be introduced in Parliament
The government wants 16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote at the next general election.

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Reeves argues for deeper trade partnership with EU
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says closer partnership with the EU is beneficial for economy and security.

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Reform will not defund Bangor university over free speech row, politician says
Reform politician says party will not strip university of cash in row over free speech.

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Sarwar denies being part of wider plot to oust Starmer
The Scottish Labour leader says he stands by his call for the prime minister to resign.

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

MSP defends friendship with sex offender after Labour suspension
Pam Duncan-Glancy has lost the party whip due to her ties to former Moray councillor Sean Morton.

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Starmer faces call to appoint woman to first secretary of state role
Female Labour figures say the prime minister told them he understood the need to end a "boy's club" mentality in No 10.

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

PM says peer did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender
Sir Keir Starmer was asked at Prime Minister's Questions about his decision to award a peerage to Lord Doyle.

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

UK will bolster troops in Norway to counter Russian threat
British troops in Norway will rise from 1,000 to 2,000 to address Russia's "greatest" threat since the Cold War.

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Reform leader quits as council probes racism claims
Councillor Chris Large resigns as Staffordshire Reform leader, just days after being appointed.

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Ex-Reform leader faces council racism claim probe
Councillor Chris Large denies claims he wrote or endorsed racist comments on his TikTok account.

BBC Politics
Feb 11, 2026

Lib Dems plan to replace Treasury with growth department
The party's deputy leader says the move would end the "doom loop" of "short-term Treasury tax grabs".

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Chris Mason: Smiles of a survivor as Starmer attempts his latest reset
Some political air has been cleared for Sir Keir but fundamental issues remain unaltered, the BBC's political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

New plan to fix 'ageing and fragile' schools exposed by Raac crisis
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the government's 10-year strategy is a "turning point" for schools.

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

UK doubles troops in Norway to counter Russian 'threat to Arctic'
Defence Secretary John Healey says British personnel in Norway will rise from 1,000 to 2,000 over three years.

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Ex-Labour comms chief suspended over links to sex offender
Lord Doyle apologises for his past association with a former Labour councillor who admitted indecent child image offences.

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Starmer claims 'huge respect' for Sarwar despite resignation call
It comes after the Scottish Labour leader called for the prime minister to quit at a dramatic press conference on Monday.

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

I will never walk away, says PM after facing pressure to quit
The prime minister sought to strike a defiant tone after a day of political jeopardy.

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Ministers told not to publish their own Mandelson messages
The warning comes after Wes Streeting published his WhatsApp exchanges with the former US ambassador.

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Streeting and Burnham pledge support for Starmer
Their backing comes a day after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for the prime minister to stand down.

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Ministers pay out £400k after losing Supreme Court gender case
The Scottish government has settled a £392,500 legal bill with campaign group For Women Scotland.

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Seven local authorities set to hike council tax by more than 5%
Three of the councils, including Reform-controlled Worcestershire, are likely to put up bills by 9%.

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Six key questions about Keir Starmer's future
There is no doubting the peril the prime minister was in, but while Labour MPs have decided to stick with him, his future is far from certain.

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Ministers told to not publish their own Mandelson messages
The warning comes after Wes Streeting published his WhatsApp exchanges with the former US ambassador.

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Student society bans Reform UK for 'racism, transphobia and homophobia'
Bangor University distances itself from Reform UK debate row.

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Welsh first minister backs Starmer but calls Mandelson scandal 'troubling'
Eluned Morgan had faced criticism for remaining silent as Sir Keir battled to shore up his premiership.

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him
Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.

BBC Politics
Feb 10, 2026

More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Chris Mason: Labour sticks with Starmer for now but this is not over
The prime minister has come through a political near-death experience, the BBC's political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

'Is this it?' - Could the day have ended differently for the PM?
Cabinet ministers supported Starmer after Labour's Scottish leader called for his resignation.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Cabinet ministers rally round PM as Sarwar urges him to quit
The Scottish Labour leader says No 10 has "not been good enough" but Sir Keir insists he will not resign.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

£5bn council SEND debts to be paid off by government
It comes days after the Local Government Association warned that eight in 10 English councils would face bankruptcy, if they had to honour deficits.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Sarwar makes his biggest political gamble - but can it pay off?
The call for Sir Keir Starmer to resign is a defining moment in Sarwar's leadership of Scottish Labour.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Streeting's Mandelson messages reveal election fears and criticism of government
The health secretary says he is publishing the messages "after a weekend of smear and innuendo that I have something to hide".

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Welsh first minister criticised for silence over Starmer
Eluned Morgan remains tight-lipped on whether the prime minister should stay or go.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Cabinet ministers rally round PM as Sarwar calls for him to quit
The Scottish Labour leader says No 10 has "not been good enough" and that "too many mistakes" have been made.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Starmer prepares to face Labour MPs knowing his future is in the balance
Cabinet ministers have expressed support for the prime minister, as he prepares to face Labour MPs.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Welsh election now crucial for Starmer, Labour MP says
Newport MP Ruth Jones said the prime minister has been "wounded" by the Lord Mandelson scandal.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls on PM to step down
Last week, Sarwar says Sir Keir Starmer is a "decent man"but his leadership has become "a distraction".

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls on Keir Starmer to quit
Mr Sarwar said "the leadership in Downing Street has to change".

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar expected to call for PM to resign
Last week, Sarwar criticised Sir Keir's Starmer decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the UK.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

The challenge Keir Starmer faces to turn things around
He's lost two key aides in as many days, amid continuing criticism of his decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Ex-Blair aide becomes latest departure from Starmer's team
The former director of communications made a Downing Street return after working for Sir Tony Blair.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Chris Mason: Starmer's predicament is dire and now he faces future without top aides
Sir Keir Starmer's administration appears rudderless after the loss of two key aides, writes Chris Mason.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Starmer's director of communications Tim Allan quits
Tim Allan is the fourth communications chief to leave Downing Street in less than a year.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Chris Mason: Starmer's predicament is dire and now he faces future without top aide
There is universal acceptance in Labour that Sir Keir Starmer's predicament is dire and he confronts immense peril, writes Chris Mason.

BBC Politics
Feb 09, 2026

Chris Mason: Crunch time for the prime minister
There is universal acceptance in Labour that Sir Keir Starmer's predicament is dire and he confronts immense peril, writes Chris Mason.

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