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BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Target 'divisive' Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers
The PM says Labour needs to contrast its "renewal" of the country with Reform's "grievance and division".

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Government demands Musk's X deals with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes
Grok is being used to digitally remove women's clothing - something victims describe as "dehumanising".

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Justice secretary found to have breached ministerial code
The justice secretary has been given a minor sanction following a row over her comments about a sexual exploitation expert.

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Macron hosts Ukraine and allies to try to cement security guarantees
The talks are held as Russia continues attacking Ukraine's energy sector and under the shadow of US threats to annex Greenland.

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

US action in Venezuela morally right, Badenoch says
The Conservative leader tells the BBC the military operation raises "serious questions about the rules-based order".

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Electric car discounts are unsustainable, says industry group
The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions for EVs.

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to strategy of avoiding criticism of Trump over Maduro
The government's cautious response has been pounced on by its critics, writes the BBC's political editor.

BBC Politics
Jan 06, 2026

Chris Mason: Starmer's strategy of avoiding criticising Trump over Maduro
The government's cautious response has been pounced on by its critics, writes the BBC's political editor.

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

West Midlands police to be questioned over Israeli football fan ban
BBC News has seen a letter from the Dutch police inspectorate, which appears to contradict claims made by West Midlands Police about Maccabi fans' previous behaviour.

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

Manchester Arena families say MI5 must be fully included in new law on cover-ups
The law follows campaigning by families affected by the 1989 Hillsborough disaster that claimed 97 lives.

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

Cooper reminds US of international legal obligations in Venezuela
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has so far avoided condemning US military action in the Latin American state.

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

Scottish party leaders set out stalls ahead of election
John Swinney, Anas Sarwar and Russell Findlay have made their pitches for May's Holyrood vote.

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

Only Greenland and Denmark should decide its future, Starmer says
It comes after President Trump again said "we need Greenland from the standpoint of national security".

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

Only Greenland must decide its future, Starmer says
It comes after President Trump again said "we need Greenland from the standpoint of national security".

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

US action in Venezuela not legal, senior Labour MP says
UK must make clear US operation is unacceptable, chairwoman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Emily Thornberry says.

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

New powers to seize phones from migrants come into force
The government says it will help gather intelligence on smuggling gangs.

BBC Politics
Jan 05, 2026

What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe?
Sir Keir Starmer has given details of his plans for a "Brexit reset". What could it mean for the UK?

BBC Politics
Jan 04, 2026

PM ready for closer EU alignment 'in the national interest'
It is the clearest indication yet the PM wants to pursue a closer relationship with Europe in a broader number of areas.

BBC Politics
Jan 04, 2026

Starmer ready for closer EU alignment 'in the national interest'
It is the clearest indication yet the PM wants to pursue a closer relationship with Europe in a broader number of areas.

BBC Politics
Jan 04, 2026

Five things we learned from Senedd election debate
Political parties take part in a New Year debate ahead of May's Welsh Senedd election.

BBC Politics
Jan 04, 2026

Starmer ready for closer alignment with the EU 'in the national interest'
It is the clearest indication yet the PM wants to pursue a closer relationship with Europe in a broader number of areas.

BBC Politics
Jan 04, 2026

Starmer regrets welcoming British-Egyptian activist to UK after 'abhorrent' posts came to light
The PM tells Laura Kuenssberg he "should have been made aware" of Alaa Abd El Fattah's social media history.

BBC Politics
Jan 04, 2026

Starmer tells me he'll survive - but can he keep this new year's resolution?
The prime minister discusses Europe, Venezuela and his own future in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC Politics
Jan 04, 2026

'I'll be PM this time next year,' Starmer tells BBC
The prime minister tells BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that May's upcoming elections will not be a "referendum" on his government.

BBC Politics
Jan 03, 2026

Will 2026 be the year MPs and peers agree on how to repair Parliament?
Parliamentarians will shortly have to decide if they should leave their building to allow for billions of pounds of maintenance work to take place.

BBC Politics
Jan 03, 2026

Starmer won't be drawn on whether US strikes on Venezuela broke international law
The PM told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that he won't "shy away from this" but added we "haven't got the full picture at the moment".

BBC Politics
Jan 03, 2026

UK 'not involved in any way' in US strike on Venezuela, Starmer says
The PM has not spoken to US President Donald Trump about the US seizure of President Nicolas Maduro.

BBC Politics
Jan 03, 2026

Thousands of new magistrates wanted to help clear backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy says magistrates serve "a vital role" and "we need more people of every age and background to volunteer".

BBC Politics
Jan 02, 2026

MP abused by trolls loses 10 stone after taking Mounjaro
MP Carolyn Harris has lost nearly 10 stone on Mounjaro, but warns others wanting to slim down.

BBC Politics
Jan 02, 2026

Mike Nesbitt to stand down as Ulster Unionist Party leader
The current health minister informed assembly members and party officers on Friday morning.

BBC Politics
Jan 02, 2026

Politicians have given away too much power to deliver pledges, says PM's ex-aide
Paul Ovenden, who left Downing Street in September, says the British state has been "emasculating itself".

BBC Politics
Jan 02, 2026

What to expect at Holyrood and beyond as 2026 election race steps up
BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell looks at what lies ahead for Scottish politics this year with the Scottish Parliament election looming in May.

BBC Politics
Jan 02, 2026

Controversial post-Brexit farm subsidy scheme 'landmark moment for Wales'
The post-Brexit subsidy scheme for farmers begins, almost a decade after the vote to leave the EU.

BBC Politics
Jan 01, 2026

Senedd prepares for 'once in a century change' - but do voters know?
A number of big changes means the 2026 election will be like no other - but some people say they're out of the loop.

BBC Politics
Jan 01, 2026

Starmer vows to 'defeat decline and division' in new year message
The PM acknowledges "things have been tough" but says 2026 will see "positive change".

BBC Politics
Dec 31, 2025

Disability charity chief condemns UK government as she rejects MBE
Tressa Burke, chief executive officer of the Glasgow Disability Alliance, says the situation facing disabled people in the UK is "simply intolerable".

BBC Politics
Dec 31, 2025

Disabled charity chief condemns UK government as she rejects MBE
Tressa Burke, chief executive officer of the Glasgow Disability Alliance, says the situation facing disabled people in the UK is "simply intolerable".

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

Chris Mason: Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year
With devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour's direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister?

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year
With devolved elections, questions over Labour's direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister?

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

Council leader to give evidence over Maccabi ban
Councillor John Cotton will appear in front of Home Affairs Committee MPs on 6 January.

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

Grooming gang row 'could have been handled better' - Constance
Angela Constance's remarks about Prof Alexis Jay are to be independently investigated to determine if they breached the ministerial code.

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse 'smear campaign' claims
Alaa Abd El Fattah has faced backlash over old social media posts where he called for the killing of Zionists.

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

Labour criticises Tory shadow minister for representing Abramovich
Labour says it is "indefensible" for Lord Wolfson to keep his role while acting as a lawyer for the Russian billionaire.

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

Papers reveal Blair said voters had no appetite for more Welsh powers
Records from 2004 show Tony Blair saying his government had 'lanced the boil of separatism'.

BBC Politics
Dec 30, 2025

Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of Alaa Abd El Fattah's "abhorrent" historical tweets.

BBC Politics
Dec 29, 2025

Alpacas, buses and pints: Five laws you may have missed in 2025
More than 30 new laws have been created this year, including these lesser-known bits of legislation.

BBC Politics
Dec 29, 2025

Cabinet Office withdraws Andrew papers after 'error'
Documents mentioning Andrew were briefly released before being withdrawn from the National Archives.

BBC Politics
Dec 29, 2025

'It has the X-factor' - the view from the Commons public gallery
Who would choose to spend the day watching MPs talking? We spent a day in the visitors' gallery to find out.

BBC Politics
Dec 29, 2025

British-Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK deportation
Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.

BBC Politics
Dec 29, 2025

Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK deportation
Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.

BBC Politics
Dec 28, 2025

Egyptian dissident sorry for tweets as Tories push for deportation from UK
Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.

BBC Politics
Dec 28, 2025

Egyptian dissident should be deported from UK, Tories say
Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.

BBC Politics
Dec 28, 2025

Starmer criticised for welcoming Egyptian activist
Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.

BBC Politics
Dec 27, 2025

UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
The Home Office says Kinshasa has failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal immigrants and foreign national offenders.

BBC Politics
Dec 27, 2025

UK to offer military 'gap year' to boost recruitment
The paid 12-month course is aimed at under-25s, with plans for the scheme to grow to 1,000 young people a year.

BBC Politics
Dec 26, 2025

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

BBC Politics
Dec 26, 2025

Tributes as UK's first female Asian lord mayor dies
Councillor Manjula Sood, who served Leicester throughout her political career, dies aged 80.

BBC Politics
Dec 24, 2025

Starmer backs down in farm tax row - but why now?
A U-turn on inheritance tax plans for farmers raises more questions about political judgement in government.

BBC Politics
Dec 23, 2025

Justice secretary's grooming gang comments probed for code breach
Angela Constance has been accused of misrepresenting Prof Alexis Jay's position on public inquiries into child sexual abuse and exploitation.

BBC Politics
Dec 23, 2025

Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms
The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.

BBC Politics
Dec 23, 2025

Scrap non-crime hate incidents, police leaders to recommend
College of Policing chair says a "sensible" new approach is needed, focused on the most serious incidents.

BBC Politics
Dec 22, 2025

English councils warned against adopting four-day week
Local Government Secretary Steve Reed has told council leaders to not introduce four-day working weeks.

BBC Politics
Dec 22, 2025

Plymouth elections go ahead but Exeter undecided
Elections due to be held in Exeter in May could still be cancelled.

BBC Politics
Dec 22, 2025

Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban
The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".

BBC Politics
Dec 22, 2025

Ex-BNP leader Nick Griffin accused of stirring up racial hatred with cartoon
Nick Griffin appeared in court via video link in a private prosecution by the Campaign Against Antisemitism.

BBC Politics
Dec 22, 2025

Lib Dems write to human rights watchdog over election delays
The government has indicated it would postpone elections if requested by local authorities.

BBC Politics
Dec 22, 2025

Hen cages and pig farrowing crates to be banned under new plans
The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".

BBC Politics
Dec 21, 2025

UK lacks 'coherent' social mobility plan, top government adviser says
The chair of the Social Mobility Commission has called on the prime minister to set out a clearer strategy.

BBC Politics
Dec 21, 2025

Puppy farm ban promised by animal welfare strategy
The government promises its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".

BBC Politics
Dec 21, 2025

Puppy farm ban promised in plans to improve animal welfare
The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".

BBC Politics
Dec 21, 2025

King's Foundation chair and nominee peer admits 'misleading' doctorate claim
Dame Ann Limb tells the Sunday Times she did not complete a doctorate previously listed on her CV.

BBC Politics
Dec 21, 2025

Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over links to sex offender
Pam Duncan-Glancy stood down as the party's education spokeswoman earlier this month after admitting a "serious error of judgement".

BBC Politics
Dec 21, 2025

Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy
The government says the practice is being used as a "smokescreen" for the hunting of wild animals.

BBC Politics
Dec 21, 2025

No evidence Reform broke electoral law, watchdog says
The Electoral Commission says it had not identified evidence of rule-breaking in Nigel Farage's campaign in Clacton.

BBC Politics
Dec 21, 2025

Call for time limits on public inquiries as costs soar
MSPs have recommended changes as they revealed almost £260m has been spent on Scotland's public inquiries since 2007.

BBC Politics
Dec 19, 2025

Foreign prison officers exempted from stricter visa rules
It follows warnings some jails were facing a staffing crisis after salary requirements were raised.

BBC Politics
Dec 19, 2025

Probe ongoing after UK government hacked, says minister
Trade minister Sir Chris Bryant says information was accessed and an investigation has been launched.

BBC Politics
Dec 19, 2025

Inquiry ongoing after UK government hacked, says minister
Trade minister Sir Chris Bryant says information was accessed and an investigation has been launched.

BBC Politics
Dec 19, 2025

Watchdog hits out at potential local election delays
The Electoral Commission says postponing council elections further risks "damaging public confidence".

BBC Politics
Dec 19, 2025

Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm liquidated and unlikely to repay £148m
The firm led by Baroness Mone's husband Douglas Barrowman breached a contract to supply surgical gowns during the Covid pandemic.

BBC Politics
Dec 19, 2025

Government data stolen in hack, minister confirms
The trade minister says information was accessed and an investigation has been launched.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Farage will not face police inquiry into spending
It comes despite a former aide claiming Reform UK overspent on Farage's election campaign.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Elections face further delays over councils shake-up
The prospect of further suspensions to local polls has triggered a blame game between the parties.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps
A new offence looks to build on existing rules outlawing sexually explicit deepfakes and intimate image abuse.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

'Secret bugging' of SNP MSP unacceptable - Swinney
The first minister has responded to reports of a staff member recording an SNP member they worked for.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders decide on Russia's frozen assets
The EU is deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros of Russian money to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

No apology from Welsh secretary over town centre cash row
Jo Stevens spoke after a Labour Senedd member said ministers in Cardiff were being "humiliated".

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

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
Dec 18, 2025

Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders hold crunch talks on Russia's frozen assets
The EU is deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros of Russian money to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Ajax trial paused after soldier falls ill in another vehicle
Twenty-three vehicles were already taken out of use after soldiers fell ill from noise and vibration.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call'
The decision to lower borrowing costs was widely expected, after inflation slowed in the year to November.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Farmers 'bewildered and frightened' over inheritance tax, report finds
A government-commissioned report into farm profitability says farmers fear what the future might hold.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Bomb disposal robot destroys Labour MPs' Christmas cards
Remnants of Christmas cards intended for Labour MPs and constituency offices were found at the site.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Welsh ministers 'humiliated' by Starmer government, says Labour MS
A Senedd debate heard tensions within Labour between Cardiff and Westminster over how devolution should work.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Starmer faces rebellion over plan to cut jury trials
Nearly 40 Labour MPs send a letter to Sir Keir Starmer warning the proposal will "limit a fundamental right".

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders start crunch talks on Russia's frozen cash
The leaders are deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Zelensky appeals to EU leaders facing crunch decision on Russia's frozen cash
The leaders are to decide whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Jury trial reforms: How did the court backlog get so bad?
The Crown Court backlog is at a record high. BBC Verify takes a look at how we got here.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

How did the courts backlog get so bad?
There are now 79,600 outsanding criminal cases in England and Wales - a record high. BBC Verify looks at how we got here.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

How the court backlog became a huge problem - and why it's so hard to fix
The Crown Court backlog is at a record high. BBC Verify takes a look at how we got here.

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