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BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2026

Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing Street
The prime minister is calling for partners to step up support for Ukraine following Trump's criticism of Zelensky.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2026

Argentina targets UK in legal claim over Falklands oil exploration
The action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2026

MI5 chief warns against overstating Russian interference in Brexit vote
It comes after Andy Burnham said Moscow had tried to interfere in the 2016 referendum.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2026

Regulator would quit over Man City interference
The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2026

The Brexit debate is back - why now?
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2026

Hundreds more prisoners being freed in second phase of early release scheme
The second tranche of prisoners being released includes those serving up to two and a half years.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2026

Welsh government and Labour strike budget deal with £60m for additional learning needs
The Plaid Cymru-led administration had failed to pass its spending plans during the summer.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2026

UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2026

Why are hundreds of prisoners being released early?
More people going to prison, and for longer, is why governments including the current one have had to release prisoners early.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2026

UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to hit in 2027
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.

BBC Politics
Oct 13, 2026

Chronic UTIs made MP 'feel like a drug user'
Dr Allison Gardner MP has been living with the "searing pain" of recurring infections for a decade.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

Attorney General approval required for serious Troubles prosecutions
It is among a series of amendments the government has tabled for its bill, which seeks to deal with the unresolved legacy of the decades-long violent conflict.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

Votes of no confidence in Sinn Féin ministers fail
The attempt to oust them failed as it required cross-community support from a majority of both unionists and nationalists in the assembly.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister was "unpicking" the deal the UK signed with the EU.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

It is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM
Andy Burnham says he is not questioning the legitimacy of the 2016 vote after facing questions from MPs.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs
Shabana Mahmood says there is "insufficient protection" for those who play a role in public life.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

Motion of no-confidence in Sinn Féin ministers 'pointless' - O'Neill
The motion against Michelle O'Neill and three other Sinn Féin ministers will be debated after receiving the backing of unionist parties last week.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

Baroness Campbell: People with disabilities can achieve almost anything with right support
Disability rights campaigner Baroness Campbell speaks about her experience as a peer in the House of Lords.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

Michelle O'Neill and other Sinn Féin ministers face no-confidence vote
The motion against will be debated after it received the backing of unionist parties last week.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador
The prime minister says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard "almost certainly" directed the RAF Fairford incident.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

PM believes Brexit vote was legitimate despite Russia interference claims, No 10 says
It is "inconceivable" that Russia did not try to use the referendum to its advantage, No 10 said, but the PM believed it did not succeed in influencing the result.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

PM believes Brexit vote was legitimate despite Russia claims, No 10 says
It is "inconceivable" that Russia did not try to use the referendum to its advantage, No 10 said, but the PM believed it did not succeed in influencing the result.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

Sinn Féin ministers facing no-confidence vote after Drumcree dispute
The motion against Michelle O'Neill and three other Sinn Féin ministers will be debated after receiving the backing of unionist parties last week.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

Reform pledges to suspend UK's asylum system for up to five years
All asylum applications would be rejected and existing ones voided, with all claimants marked for deportation.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

Reform pledges to suspend asylum system for up to five years and deport claimants
All asylum applications would be rejected and existing ones voided, with all claimants marked for deportation.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

Burnham says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote
The prime minister says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

Healey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tank
The impact of the Iran war poses significant risks for the government's spending plans, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says.

BBC Politics
Oct 12, 2026

Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.

BBC Politics
Oct 11, 2026

Reform would suspend asylum system for parliamentary term if in government
All asylum applications would be rejected and existing ones voided, with all claimants marked for deportation.

BBC Politics
Oct 11, 2026

PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote
He says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.

BBC Politics
Oct 11, 2026

UK does not support Trump's Russia diesel deal, says Streeting
The defence secretary says the US and its allies need to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war with Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Oct 11, 2026

It's within DUP's gift to remove O'Neill as first minister, says Lockhart
Carla Lockhart says unionist voters are angry at Michelle O'Neill over her role in the Garvaghy Road protests.

BBC Politics
Oct 11, 2026

Could Alberta's vote on independence be Canada's Brexit moment?
WATCH: The BBC's Nadine Yousif meets the separatists who want to quit the country - and the Canadians calling for unity in the face of threats from US President Trump.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2026

UK launches flood taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather
The Environment Agency has warned approximately 6.3 million homes and businesses in England remain at risk of flooding.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2026

MPs seek to overturn ruling that stops police being sued for failings
MPs are seeking to stop immunity applying when police fabricate evidence or are dishonest or negligent.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2026

Green Party MP wants to make sure it is 'not vulnerable to extremists'
The party's Westminster leader Ellie Chowns made the comments after ex-leader Caroline Lucas said some members had joined to vote in the Zionism motion.

BBC Politics
Oct 10, 2026

Profile
Conservative Party Leader and Leader of the Opposition.

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership
Deputy party leader Daisy Cooper says "the vast majority of our MPs support Ed... and are furious at this distraction."

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

Widdecombe suspect had 'particular hostility to Reform', court told
Kerry is charged with the murder of the 78-year-old former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman.

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

Polanski vows to stay as Green leader as he faces criticism after by-election defeat
Jewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

Ex-first minister Mark Drakeford suggests Wales Office should go
Created 60 years ago, most of the powers it used to hold were transferred to Cardiff Bay in 1999.

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

'Deeply personal moment': Watch Sagal Abdi-Wali's by-election victory speech
Labour beat the Green Party with 45% of the vote in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

Polanski vows to stay on as Green leader as criticism mounts
Jewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

I would not have voted for Zionism motion, Polanski says
A motion declaring Zionism a form of racism was passed by Green Party members on Sunday.

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

Polanski challenged over whether he thinks Israel has right to exist
The Green Party leader spoke to the Today programme after coming second in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

Polanski questioned on Green Party's Zionism motion
The Green Party leader speaks to BBC Breakfast after he lost the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

Chris Mason: Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack Polanski
Senior party figures have criticised his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

Chris Mason: Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far
The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far
The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

Polanski defends leadership after Zionism row and by-election loss
The Green Party leader has been criticised for his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

Labour sees off Green challenge to win Holborn by-election
Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali beats Green Party leader Zack Polanski to hold the north London seat.

BBC Politics
Oct 09, 2026

Zack Polanski on by-election loss
Green Party leader says "of course I can carry on" after losing to Labour Party in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

BBC Politics
Oct 08, 2026

Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack Polanski
BBC Political editor Chris Mason discusses the by-election outcome and what it means for the Greens Party.

BBC Politics
Oct 08, 2026

Sagal Abdi-Wali's victory speech after by-election win
The newly elected Labour MP told the crowd, "whether you voted for me or not my commitment to this community runs deep".

BBC Politics
Oct 08, 2026

Moment Labour MP wins Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Labour Party has won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, with Sagal Abdi-Wali receiving 12,292 votes.

BBC Politics
Oct 08, 2026

Polanski failed to show leadership over Zionism motion, ex-Green leader says
Caroline Lucas tells the BBC Zack Polanski should have taken part in a vote on a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism.

BBC Politics
Oct 08, 2026

Burnham calls on Polanski to reverse Green Party's Zionism motion
The prime minister has intervened in the row over the motion passed by members at Green Party conference.

BBC Politics
Oct 08, 2026

UK and Germany will face threats together, says Burnham in Berlin
Ahead of a UK-EU summit next month, Burnham said he was committed to "see if we can bring the UK closer to Europe".

BBC Politics
Oct 08, 2026

German chancellor greets Burnham with military honours on Berlin visit
Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during the PM's first official visit to Germany.

BBC Politics
Oct 08, 2026

Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal
Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.

BBC Politics
Oct 08, 2026

Burnham to meet German chancellor in Berlin to discuss security and EU ties
Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during the PM's first official visit to Germany.

BBC Politics
Oct 08, 2026

Holborn and St Pancras by-election gets under way
Voters in north London are going to the polls to choose a new MP after Sir Keir Starmer resigned.

BBC Politics
Oct 08, 2026

'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK
Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

Burnham to hold security talks with German chancellor in Berlin
Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during Burnham's first official visit to Germany.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters
Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters
Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

What's in the Conservatives' inheritance tax plan and who benefits?
BBC Verify looks into the party's move to overhaul the tax that is levied on inherited wealth.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

Kemi Badenoch: 'Our drama queens have joined Reform'
Kemi Badenoch has been outlining her policy proposals if her party were to form the next UK government.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

Greens investigate party member behind Zionism motion
It has emerged Lubna Speitan was listed in court documents as a "close friend" of a man later jailed for supporting al-Qaeda.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes
Kemi Badenoch also used her conference speech to brand Reform a "circus", as she ruled out an election deal with the party.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

The big test facing Badenoch after her conference speech
Despite Badenoch's personal poll ratings going up, the Conservative party is languishing behind.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

Watch: The big test facing Badenoch after her conference speech
The big test facing Kemi Badenoch after her conference speech

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

Badenoch: Tories must not let Reform 'take us backwards'
Kemi Badenoch spoke of dividing lines between the Conservative party and Reform UK, vowing to not allow a coalition.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

Widdecombe suspect accused of trying to break into Farage's home
Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

'Battle for soul of this nation is coming', says Badenoch
The leader of the Conservative party opened her speech saying the current government would "make every single person in this country poorer".

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

Greens face conference centre ban over Zionism motion
Brighton & Hove City Council says the motion is not compatible with its inclusion commitments.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting
Officials were recorded by undercover journalists discussing a potential way to secure foreign donations to the party.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

Young Tories say how Britain could be better
Young Tories on how they think Britain could be better.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

The candidates hoping to be London's second Tory mayor
The Tory party has closed applications to be their candidate for mayor and there are four hopefuls.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

Battle of ideas looming in British politics, Badenoch to say
The Tory leader has been seeking to reframe the way the public views her party, which has yet to recover in the polls since the last election.

BBC Politics
Oct 07, 2026

Ex-Welsh Green Party deputy says Zionism motion 'pointless' after quitting party
Phil Davies told BBC Wales the motion would not improve the lives of the Palestinian people.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Green member behind Zionism motion named as 'close friend' of jailed al-Qaeda supporter in court
Lubna Speitan offered to testify on behalf of Minh Quang Pham, who was jailed for 40 years after a Heathrow bomb plot investigation.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Three arrested after raid on gang accused of helping migrants pretend to be gay to get asylum
Those targeted by Home Office immigration enforcement officers are accused of charging migrants up to £4,500 for fabricated evidence.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2026

A separatist party just won power in Quebec - what does that mean?
Canada's Parti Québécois has promised it will hold the province's third vote on independence, but said they won't do so until Donald Trump is out of office.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Kemi Badenoch wants Reform voters to 'come back'
Kemi Badenoch wants Reform voters to 'come back'

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2026

I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch
The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Why Tories are talking about winning the next election
Kemi Badenoch is more popular than her party right now - Tories are hoping it will rub off on them.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2026

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

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Alliance MLAs walk out over Muir no confidence vote
A no-confidence motion in agriculture and environment minister was called over a controversial cattle cull.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2026

UK to make last-ditch effort to stop Israel closing East Jerusalem consulate
Israel has threatened to close the consulate, which handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city, over British sanctions on Israeli settlements.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Queen pays tribute to 'irrepressible' Jeffrey Archer
The bestselling author and former politician died on Monday at the age of 86.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Badenoch's £10bn air defence plan points to growing concern over protecting UK's skies
The government and the Conservatives both agree the UK needs better air defences in an increasingly dangerous world.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Young Tories on if their party should do a deal with Reform UK
Young Tories on if their party should do a deal with Reform UK.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system
The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.

BBC Politics
Oct 06, 2026

Tories pledge £10bn British 'Iron Dome' air defence system
The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.

BBC Politics
Oct 05, 2026

I won't accept exclusion within Green Party, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion
Labour MPs and the European Greens have demanded clarity from the Green Party over a "Zionism is racism" motion.

BBC Politics
Oct 05, 2026

MPs call for investigation after Lutnick-Epstein whistleblower dies
Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.

BBC Politics
Oct 05, 2026

I won't accept exclusion, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion
Labour MPs and the European Greens have demanded clarity from the Green Party over a "Zionism is racism" motion.

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