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BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

Chris Mason: Starmer can ill afford any more days like these
Starmer is furious with Mandelson, and the mood among many Labour MPs is darkening, the BBC's political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Feb 05, 2026

'Hero' dog PD Finn's law not working, says handler
The law was changed after the German shepherd nearly died while protecting his owner.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Ban on asylum seekers using taxis for medical appointments comes into force
It comes after a BBC investigation which showed people travelling long distances at high cost.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Mandelson offered to help Epstein get Russian visa, documents suggest
Emails released by the US government suggest the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein planned to use the visa to meet young women in Moscow.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

'I never left your side': Emails reveal more about Mandelson's Epstein friendship
Emails between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein appear to show their friendship was closer than suspected.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

MPs back plan to release Mandelson files after Labour anger forces climbdown
The PM is forced to back down over a plan to withhold some documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Joining Reform would be like swapping football clubs, says mayor
Conservative Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen says joining Reform would be like swapping Boro for NUFC.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Starmer to release sensitive Mandelson files after pressure
The PM backs down over a plan to withhold some documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition
Around 40 Labour MPs have raised concerns about the impact of the government's proposals.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal
The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured this week.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

New party Advance UK unveils by-election candidate
Author Nick Buckley, 47, says he wants to clamp down on knife crime and anti-social behaviour.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Starmer to release files on Mandelson appointment
It comes ahead of a Commons vote to disclose documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador.

BBC Politics
Feb 04, 2026

Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny
The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns
An independent review made 130 recommendations - including creating a new criminal justice adviser to the PM - to improve the efficiency of the system.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Ban on phones in schools backed by House of Lords
The move comes just weeks after peers supported legislation to ban under-16s in the UK from social media.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 2026

Police investigate Mandelson over claims he leaked information to Epstein
The former Labour minister has been accused of passing sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 2026

No 10 gives police material on Mandelson-Epstein emails
It comes after the former Labour minister was accused of passing sensitive government information to Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 2026

'Finally got him to go today': Mandelson's emails to Epstein on Gordon Brown
Emails released by the US appear to shed new light on the dying days of Gordon Brown's government.

BBC Politics
Feb 03, 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
Feb 02, 2026

EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner
Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Police review misconduct claims after files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein
The peer is accused of passing sensitive information to the convicted sex offender while he was business secretary.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

What do emails between Mandelson and Epstein say?
Emails sent while Lord Mandelson was serving in government raise further questions about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Police assess reports of alleged misconduct after Mandelson emails published
The peer is accused of passing on sensitive government information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Mandelson revelations raise further questions about Starmer's judgement
Historical revelations about Lord Mandelson would have been unlikely to have risked political damage to the prime minister directly.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Peter Mandelson: Rise and fall of Labour's political fixer
For 40 years the wily operator made himself indispensable to successive Labour leaders - but has also caused them headaches.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Can a Reform leader in Wales share the spotlight with Farage?
Questions on who will call the shots remain unanswered, as Reform prepares to announce who will lead the party in Wales.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Resident doctors vote in favour of more strike action
Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Who is Peter Mandelson?
Sir Keir Starmer believes Peter Mandelson should not be a member of the House of Lords over his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Siddiq given second Bangladesh jail sentence as Labour criticises process
The former minister and Labour MP has been sentenced to four years in prison for corruption charges by a court in Bangladesh, in a process Labour says it cannot recognise.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Starmer believes Mandelson 'should not be member of Lords'
He has ordered an "urgent" investigation into Lord Mandelson's contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while the peer was a minister.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can't forget
The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan's boss.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

MP arrested over more alleged sexual offences
Dan Norris is under investigation for multiple rapes, sexual assault and upskirting.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

MP re-arrested over alleged rape and sex offences
Dan Norris is under investigation for multiple rapes, sexual assault and upskirting.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Drone incidents near UK military bases double year-on-year
British troops will get extra powers to shoot down drones near military bases, the UK government says.

BBC Politics
Feb 02, 2026

Workers Party of Britain not contesting by-election
The party, led by George Galloway, says it will not choose a candidate for the Gorton and Denton seat.

BBC Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links
The former cabinet minister says he does not want to "cause further embarrassment" by his links to the late convicted paedophile.

BBC Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Confirmed Gorton and Denton by-election candidates
Who is standing in the Greater Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton?

BBC Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Charlotte Cadden chosen as Tory by-election candidate
The ex-detective says she wants "a proper inquiry on grooming gangs" and "to get rid of carbon tax".

BBC Politics
Feb 01, 2026

'I've never taken drugs or drunk alcohol,' says Polanski
The Green Party leader reiterates his backing for "legalising and regulating" drugs.

BBC Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Drugs policy approach needs to change, Polanski says
The Green Party leader of England and Wales says there needs to be a "public health approach" as he reiterates his backing for the legalisation of drugs.

BBC Politics
Feb 01, 2026

Epstein sent $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson, files suggest
Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know if the documents are authentic.

BBC Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Andrew should testify to US Congress, Starmer suggests after new photos
Sir Keir Starmer suggests Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify over his dealings with the convicted sex offender.

BBC Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Labour peer and ex-FA chairman Lord Triesman dies aged 82
He joined Tony Blair's government in 2004, holding prominent roles in politics until his death.

BBC Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Why was PM Keir Starmer in Japan?
Sir Keir Starmer attended talks in Tokyo, saying the relationship between the countries was the "strongest" it has been "in decades".

BBC Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Labour peer and former FA chairman Lord Triesman dies aged 82
He joined Tony Blair's government in 2004, holding prominent roles in politics until his death.

BBC Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Student loan system 'fair and reasonable', says Reeves
The chancellor's defence comes after Martin Lewis called her freeze on student loans "not a moral thing".

BBC Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Starmer invites Japan PM to UK after Tokyo talks
Sir Keir and Sanae Takaichi discussed ways to strengthen ties between their two nations during the meeting, at the end of the UK prime minister's trip to East Asia.

BBC Politics
Jan 31, 2026

Labour pick Angeliki Stogia for Gorton by-election
The councillor was chosen after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was blocked from standing.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM's China visit
The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Seven UK Labubu shops to open, after PM's China visit
The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Chris Mason: What Starmer's China reset tells us about his foreign policy
The prime minister has set out his vision - and now begun to match it with actions and overseas visits.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson's partner, released emails show
The emails were published by the US Department of Justice as part of a release running to three million pages.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Labour peer who had sanctions lifted by China says it's 'meagre return' for UK
She says raising the case of campaigner Jimmy Lai is more important than lifting sanctions against her.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Americast
The president kicks off the Republican election campaign in Iowa

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Lobbyists' trade body calls for urgent reform after Jim Murphy 'errors'
It comes after the BBC uncovered details of a firm owned by the ex-Labour minister offering access to officials for money.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Trump tells Iran to drop nuclear aims and stop killing protesters to avoid military action
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi says armed forces had "fingers on the trigger" to respond to any US strike.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Kemi Badenoch denies sacked Tory's claim party doesn't allow free speech
The Conservative leader was responding to a claim made by an ex-member sacked for speaking to Reform.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

China lifts sanctions on MPs and peers, as Starmer says he hopes Xi will visit UK
The prime minister says lifting of travel ban on six MPs and peers vindicates his approach to China, amid criticism.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Government has duty to help pass assisted dying bill, says Leadbeater
Supporters of the proposals are urging Keir Starmer to intervene, as opponents warn against forcing the bill through.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Ex-Reform councillors join Advance UK party
Two Devon County Council members who previously quit Reform UK join a new political party.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Chinese whisky tariff cut to come into force on Monday
Import taxes on Scotch whisky will be halved from 10% to 5% - a deal the UK government said would be worth £250m to the UK's economy.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Social Democratic Party names by-election candidate
Sebastian Moore, the SDP's north west chair, is the party's choice for the Gorton and Denton by-election.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

China has lifted sanctions on six British MPs and peers, Starmer says
The prime minister says a travel ban and other restrictions "no longer apply" to six current parliamentarians.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Greens name Gorton and Denton by-election pick
The Green Party's leader on Trafford Council has also worked as a plumber since she was 16.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Scotland's first deputy first minister Lord Wallace dies, aged 71
The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader was undergoing a procedure at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Lib Dems name Gorton and Denton by-election choice
Local activist Jackie Pearcey is the Liberal Democrats' candidate for the Greater Manchester seat.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

What did UK and China get out of Starmer's reset visit?
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai
Sir Keir says "the UK has got a huge amount to offer" as he visits China to reset relations.

BBC Politics
Jan 30, 2026

Protest council by-elections branded a 'waste of money'
Norfolk County Council's leader speaks out after four members announce plans to quit their seats.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Scotland's first deputy first minister Lord Jim Wallace dies, aged 71
The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader was undergoing a procedure at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Reform withdraws support for candidate over posts
A council by-election candidate resigns from the party over "racist, antisemitic, xenophobic" posts.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Thirty English councils to delay elections, minister confirms
A major shake-up of local government is underway and postponing ballots is intended to help deliver that reorganisation.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Labour scales back new energy efficiency targets for social homes
It comes after councils and housing associations warned about the cost to implement new stricter standards.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Ex-Labour MP's lobbying firm offered photo with minister and VIP dinner for £30k
Jim Murphy's company Arden Strategies apologises for "errors" in promotional material for tech event.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Tice's 'suck it up' message reignites Reform scandal
An image of Reform UK's deputy leader is said to jokingly reference a former controversy for the party.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

'Damning' evidence of political pressure to open scandal-hit hospital - Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader says documents prove ministers pushed for the country's largest hospital to open early.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

What's happening with the assisted dying bill?
It's more than a year since MPs first backed the proposed legislation but it still needs to be approved by peers.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Government u-turn over council election
Pendle Borough Council will now be allowed to postpone May's local elections.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Essex county election going ahead - minister
Government minister Steve Reed writes to Essex County Council saying their election will take place.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Council leader resigns after election postponement
The leader and his Labour cabinet majority twice approved decisions opposed by most councillors.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink
Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Police make fifth arrest over arson attacks on properties linked to PM
Three men, already charged in connection with attacks on two properties and car, are due to stand trial in April.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Chris Mason: Inside China's Great Hall of the People
Chris Mason explains why the prime minister is there, and what he hopes to achieve.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

China to relax travel rules for British visitors, UK says
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing - the first UK prime minister to do so in eight years.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Labour blocking my MP bid was hard to take, says Burnham
The Greater Manchester mayor said he would be campaigning in support of Labour in Gorton and Denton.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions
Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable.

BBC Politics
Jan 29, 2026

Starmer says 'good progress' on tariffs and visa-free travel in China talks
The PM says he also raised the jailing of pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai in his meeting with President Xi.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Keep suspended pupils in school, ministers say
Changes to England's school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Assisted dying bill 'no hope' of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer
Lord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

High-rise rules relaxed after internet rollout warning
Industry bodies say post-Grenfell safety regulations are frustrating broadband upgrades in tall buildings.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Hereditary peer banned from House of Lords
The Earl of Shrewsbury broke rules on claiming travel expenses, a conduct committee finds.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

First minister's 'car crash interview' highlights old Labour divisions
The relationship between UK and Welsh Labour is under the microscope after Eluned Morgan failed to back the prime minister.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Starmer vows to push ahead with cuts to jury trials despite backlash
The prime minister says he made a promise to crime victims that he would tackle court delays.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Chagos discussions with US continue, says Starmer
The prime minister says he has discussed the deal with Donald Trump, but there are concerns in Whitehall the US could withdraw support for the agreement.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

WhatsApp group councillors breached standards
A report finds Labour councillors in Tameside's Denton wards breached code of conduct.

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