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BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

UK's top data and AI regulator quits after 'inappropriate' humour
Edwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Burnham 'hard act to follow' for new mayor - locals
As Andy Burnham becomes MP for Makerfield, Greater Manchester reacts to his departure as mayor.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Tories win seats from Reform at Essex by-elections
Former Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returns to local politics.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?
Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

The key figures in Andy Burnham's inner circle
The MPs and advisers likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies?
After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

MP arrested on suspicion of assault and coercion
The Lib Dem MP for Tewkesbury Cameron Thomas has had the whip suspended pending a police investigation.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks
Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Badenoch on Tory Aberdeen South by-election win
The Scottish Conservatives have won a Westminster by-election for the first time in more than 50 years, taking Aberdeen South from the SNP.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win
The Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

How does a Labour leadership contest work?
Matt Chorley explains what might happen now that Andy Burham has won a seat back in Parliament.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM
I will run, I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Labour minister responds to Burnham win
Housing minister Steve Reed recalled previous Conservative leadership contests.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

What is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM?
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

The moment Andy Burnham won Makerfield by-election
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Who is Andy Burnham? Returning MP who wants to be prime minister
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Only Andy Burnham could beat us in Makerfield, Reform UK board member says
Reform UK's Dan Barker claimed his party would have beat "any other [Labour] candidate"

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Watch: Andy Burnham delivers victory speech
Andy Burnham delivers his victory speech after Makerfiled by-election.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Burnham says Labour has final chance to change after Makerfield by-election win
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Andy Burnham's win means change at the top for Greater Manchester
Burnham victory in Makerfield means Greater Manchester must find a new regional mayor.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Voters want the PM gone - Reform UK's Tice
Reform's Richard Tice responds to the result of the Makerfield by-election.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

'Imminent threat' to Starmer after Burnham's win
What Andy Burnham's win in the Makerfield by-election means for the prime minister.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Burnham's won, how long will Starmer carry on?
Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election raises questions about Keir Starmer future as PM.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Chris Mason: Burnham's emphatic win leaves Starmer and Labour MPs with big decision
The PM will see the stonking scale of Andy Burnham's victory - will it shift his outlook, his defiance, so frequently recently expressed?

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win represents remarkable personal success for him
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech
Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Watch: Who is Andy Burnham?... in 90 seconds
The former Mayor of Greater Manchester won the Makerfield by-election - paving the way to challenge Starmer.

BBC Politics
Jun 19, 2026

Burnham says his win in Makerfield by-election could be turning point
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

MP Cameron Thomas suspended amid police investigation
It is understood the MP was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Jarvis 'working round clock' to finalise defence plan
The UK's new defence secretary is under pressure to publish the blueprint after repeated delays.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Jury in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial to continue deliberations on Friday
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Heathrow's 'critical' expansion blueprint released
A consultation is launched on the Heathrow expansion, outlining conditions for the project to go ahead.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Promised June meeting between first minister and Starmer not taking place
Starmer had promised meeting with first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland this month.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Zack Polanski cleared over houseboat tax row
Polanski was registered to vote at an east London marina but was not paying council tax.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Reform MS's comments spark Senedd walkout
A speech by a Reform MS mocking Welsh students for being unable to read sparked a Senedd walkout.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Jury sent out to consider verdicts in Jeffrey Donaldson's sex abuse trial
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Interest rates kept on hold at 3.75%
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

New UK defence secretary meets Nato allies without investment plan in place
Nato members have been urged to present "clear, concrete and credible plans" for raising defence spending.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

'Scared to go to work': Shop assistant tells of customer abuse
Finnola Tzagorakis shared her story as MPs debated tackling abuse against people in customer facing roles.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years
The Office for National Statistics says some areas of the jobs market are weakening, as vacancies continue to fall.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Voters head to the polls for Makerfield by-election
There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Voters in Scotland head to the polls for Westminster by-elections
Residents in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry are choosing new members of parliament.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Make sex education mandatory, says Labour MP
The Labour MP's draft legislation will be debated during Friday sittings in Parliament.

BBC Politics
Jun 18, 2026

Polls set to open in Makerfield by-election
There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.

BBC Politics
Jun 17, 2026

Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

BBC Politics
Jun 17, 2026

Walkout in Senedd as Reform politician accused of racism sparks second row
Speech by Reform MS mocking Welsh students for being unable to read sparks Welsh Parliament walkout.

BBC Politics
Jun 17, 2026

Starmer remains defiant as leadership challenge inches closer
The prime minister wants to raise the political bar for his potential challengers to clear.

BBC Politics
Jun 17, 2026

Streeting is prepared to trigger leadership race
Wes Streeting has suggested he would be prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister as early as next week.

BBC Politics
Jun 17, 2026

Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election
Candidates are making their final pitch for votes in the Makerfield by-election in a contest that could determine who becomes the next prime minister.

BBC Politics
Jun 17, 2026

Streeting suggests he would be prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week
But the former health secretary told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister "to take a decision on his own terms".

BBC Politics
Jun 17, 2026

PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election
Keir Starmer says Labour should focus on a subsequent Manchester mayoral race if Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield.

BBC Politics
Jun 17, 2026

Starmer: Leadership challenges are 'wrong'
The prime minister spoke to the BBC ahead of the Makerfield by-election on Thursday.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Streeting would 'be prepared' to trigger leadership contest as early as next week
But the former health secretary told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister "to take a decision on his own terms".

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Streeting says he would be prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week
But the former health secretary told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister "to take a decision on his own terms".

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

'It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship
The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course before the shots were fired.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Troubles bill risks helping IRA goals, says ex-minister Carns
Al Carns has said the bill was one of the reasons he stepped down as armed forces minister.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel
BBC News understands the yacht had drifted towards the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate which has been operating in the Channel.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Row over potential cull of Dartmoor hill ponies
Campaigners say requirements to cut livestock grazing could lead to a 90% cull of its hill ponies.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Streeting warns against 'expensive' Labour leadership pledges
The ex-health secretary says he would not make campaign promises that he would have to later reverse.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Labour activist admits vote rigging offence
Gabriel Leroy, a former councillor in Southend, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit an offence under the Criminal Law Act and the Computer Misuse Act.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Watch: Defence spending plans fall well short, says Healey
The ex-defence secretary repeats his call for more funding in a Commons speech following his resignation.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 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
Jun 16, 2026

UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
The prime minister says the UK is working with other countries on a plan to protect vessels in the key waterway.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Starmer pleased 'justice has been done' after arson attacks
The prime minister said he was "very pleased for my family's sake" that two men had been convicted of the 2025 arson attacks.

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".

BBC Politics
Jun 16, 2026

Sister of Jo Cox urges 'common ground' 10 years after her murder
Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater reflects a decade after her sister was murdered in Birstall.

BBC Politics
Jun 15, 2026

Labour risks handing power to Reform without drastic change, says union leader
Andrea Egan tellls the BBC that Labour haven't delivered and her election demonstrated that members were desperate to have their voices heard.

BBC Politics
Jun 15, 2026

Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election
Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election with 14 candidates vying to become the constituency's MP

BBC Politics
Jun 15, 2026

Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027
Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.

BBC Politics
Jun 15, 2026

Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children'
Secretary of State for Technology Liz Kendall was addressing the Commons following the announcement of a social media ban for under-16s.

BBC Politics
Jun 15, 2026

Reform pledges new tax on hiring foreign workers
The party says the move would allow it to reverse last year's National Insurance rise for British workers.

BBC Politics
Jun 15, 2026

Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals
Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.

BBC Politics
Jun 15, 2026

Two men found guilty over Starmer-linked arson attacks
Property and a car linked to the prime minister were targeted in arson attacks last year.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

Starmer set to ban under-16s from major social media platforms
The prime minister promises "bold action" ahead of Monday's announcement on restrictions for children.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement".

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation
Able Labour politician, often at odds with his party, who became a successful author and columnist.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

Assisted dying returns to parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'
Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

UK electric car sales target set to be weakened
The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing
The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

MP opens up on 30-year fight for period healthcare
White wants endometriosis diagnosis and treatment waiting times to be prioritised by the NHS.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

BBC Politics
Jun 14, 2026

Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement
The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday.

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Jarvis says Labour must 'meet the moment' on defence spending
The new defence secretary tells the Sunday Telegraph he is determined to ensure the military gets "what they need".

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Defence spending discussions ongoing, says minister
Negotiations continue over defence spending, Lisa Nandy says, days after John Healey resigned over funding.

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Defence spending discussions ongoing, says Nandy
Negotiations continue over defence spending, the minister says, days after John Healey resigned over funding.

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable'
Father of a teenager who took her own life after viewing harmful content says plans appear to have been brought forward for a "political reason".

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told
Allies of the former defence secretary claim the Treasury tried to shut down the idea.

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?
John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC Politics
Jun 13, 2026

Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row
The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

Who's in Keir Starmer's cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs are currently serving in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet.

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