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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.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

What we found out in Starmer's BBC interview
It has been a turbulent week for PM, after defence minister John Healey resigned.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending decisions
Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

Troubles' legacy bill 'unfit for purpose' says ex-minister
Al Carns cited his opposition to the bill as one of the reasons why he quit the government on Thursday.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

Starmer 'not going to walk away' from leadership
The prime minister tells the BBC's Chris Mason it is his "duty" to carry on as prime minister

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns
Al Carns quit as the armed forces minister in a row over defence spending, hours after John Healey also quit as defence secretary.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The contraction in April comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told
Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.

BBC Politics
Jun 12, 2026

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton would overhaul California as governor, he tells BBC
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party
The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens
Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resignation letters in full
Healey and Carns spell out why they have quit government in letters to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Healey quits as defence secretary in row over military spending
He says a defence funding plan "falls well short", as Sir Keir Starmer insists he will keep the UK safe.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation letter and Starmer's response in full
Healey spells out why he has quit government in a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him
The defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Asylum hotel vacated after fire safety concerns
Epping Forest District Council says it was not expecting the latest development.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Healey quits as defence secretary amid military spending row
The cabinet minister says funding for a new defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required".

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

What's happened to UK defence spending?
BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Asylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures show
While the government has cut the backlog of cases waiting for a decision, the number of appeals has risen.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Chris Mason: Healey's resignation is a devastating critique of Starmer's government
An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Healey resigns as defence secretary amid military spending row
The cabinet minister says funding for a new defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required".

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation letter in full
Healey spells out why he has quit government in a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Make stolen phones unusable, Met Police urges tech giants
Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable
Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Code of conduct complaint for council leader over libraries plan
The complaint comes after George Finch released a statement on the county's libraries on Monday.

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

How do locals feel about the Makerfield by-election?
How do local people feel about the Makerfield by-election?

BBC Politics
Jun 11, 2026

Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.

BBC Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner
The former deputy prime minister says changing visa rules for migrants already living in the UK would be "un-British".

BBC Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser
Jonathan Hall KC tells the BBC it was "absolutely legitimate" to talk about immigration in relation to national security.

BBC Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets
Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month.

BBC Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Starmer dithering over defence spending, says Badenoch
The clash at PMQs comes amid a cabinet battle over how a military investment plan will be funded.

BBC Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Fly-tippers should face higher fines, Reform UK urges
The party also wants an annual "national action day" to help "rekindle civic pride".

BBC Politics
Jun 10, 2026

'Not just offshore jobs': The issues facing voters in Aberdeen South
Voters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South.

BBC Politics
Jun 10, 2026

Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

BBC Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Unions snub Farage's invite to join Reform UK
The party leader says his "door is open" but the Unite union says he is "no friend of the workers".

BBC Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Farage says Reform has contacted X 'to highest level' over fake AI ads
The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them.

BBC Politics
Jun 09, 2026

British firms to be favoured in defence spending
The defence secretary says he wants to take an "unashamedly pro-Britain" approach when awarding contracts.

BBC Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Hidden camera found in government building
The complex is shared by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and the Home Office.

BBC Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Iranian group could be labelled national threat under proposed new law
The government is introducing the National Security (State Threats) Bill which could become law within weeks.

BBC Politics
Jun 09, 2026

Scrap legal equality duty for public services, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader says the rules have led to public bodies becoming "institutionally incompetent".

BBC Politics
Jun 09, 2026

All in the Mind
Do we experience feelings about politics differently in the body to everyday emotions?

BBC Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Legal equality duty for public services should be scrapped, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader will argue that the rules have become a "minefield that exposes almost every significant public decision to legal challenge".

BBC Politics
Jun 08, 2026

All the key points from the Makerfield by-election debate
Candidates debate immigration antisocial behaviour, local identity, the cost of living and Wigan delicacies.

BBC Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Makerfield by-election candidates' short manifestoes
The candidates in Makerfield lay out their visions for the constituency ahead of the by-election.

BBC Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Makerfield by-election candidates' short manifestos
The candidates in Makerfield lay out their visions for the constituency ahead of the by-election.

BBC Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households
The party estimates savings of £100-a-year on average for every household under the scheme.

BBC Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.

BBC Politics
Jun 08, 2026

Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children
The prime minister has pledged "decisive" measures in response to calls for an Australia-style ban.

BBC Politics
Jun 07, 2026

Zelensky's close European allies set out five conditions for peace talks
The Ukrainian president's meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump's focus shifts to the war with Iran.

BBC Politics
Jun 07, 2026

Election Jersey 2026
Watch live results from Jersey's General Election as they're declared, with Matthew Price.

BBC Politics
Jun 07, 2026

Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'
Vance had blamed Henry Nowak's death on the "mass invasion of migrants" - but Lammy says it "has got nothing to do with mass migration".

BBC Politics
Jun 07, 2026

Delays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs say
The Defence Investment Plan is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit early next month.

BBC Politics
Jun 06, 2026

Starmer tells supporters he will fight any leadership contest
The prime minister's position has hardened since Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential Labour contest.

BBC Politics
Jun 06, 2026

The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here
The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

Downing Street hits out after Vance post about Henry Nowak
The US vice-president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

Downing Street hits out at 'people seeking to stir division' after Vance's Nowak post
The US vice-president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

Fake videos of actors target Armenia election
Actors have had their voices cloned by an AI fueled disinformation campaign that's targeting Armenia.

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

Pupils asked to walk to school through army firing range, MP claims
Getting children to school is becoming a thorny issue for councils to deal with.

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

Philp labels Hermer's small boats comment a 'disgraceful slur'
The attorney general suggested some other politicians' policies on small boats amounted to letting people "drown in the sea".

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

Sikh MPs say Nowak murder was not about their religion
11 Sikh MPs say the killing was about "a man carrying an offensive weapon and committing a brutal murder".

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

How would a Labour leadership contest work?
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

How the contest is shaping up two weeks ahead of crucial Makerfield by-election
What stood out from the Question Time exchanges between candidates in the Makerfield by-election?

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

UK in most dangerous period I've known, military chief says
Russian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC.

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

UK asylum system is on 'the brink', cross-party MPs' report warns
It said it was "unacceptable" the Home Office could not keep track of all whose asylum claims had failed.

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

MP calls for Reform to expel new councillor
Ben Goldsborough says Karl Catchpole's posts are "unacceptable".

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

Starmer can survive a leadership challenge, says attorney general
The prime minister's future has been called into question following poor election results for Labour.

BBC Politics
Jun 05, 2026

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The Attorney General, Lord Richard Hermer KC.

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 2026

Conflict over identity politics could lead to civil war in long term, says Badenoch
In an interview for a BBC Radio 4 documentary, England's Identity Crisis, the Conservative leader warned of rising tensions as groups on the left and the right.

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 2026

Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest
The Greater Manchester Mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 2026

Labour failing to learn from Tories over leadership change calls, says Kyle
Some Labour MPs want Sir Keir Starmer to step down following last month's poor election results.

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 2026

Henry Nowak deserves legacy that goes beyond tragedy, says PM
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer mets the family of Henry Nowak at 10 Downing Street.

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 2026

Jones praised Mandelson for 'great job' after sacking
The senior minister has previously denied sending the peer a "warm message" on the day he was fired.

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 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 04, 2026

NHS staff should be banned from wearing political badges, report recommends
The recommendation is one of several from Lord Mann, whose review examined antisemitism within the organisation.

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 2026

PM vows to speed up housebuilding projects
Sr Keir Starmer urges regional mayors to use their powers to move projects forward.

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 2026

Crypto billionaires help Reform cement fundraising lead
The party received £7m from two overseas British crypto billionaires earlier this year, figures show

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 2026

Beattie vs Burrows: What is going on in the UUP?
BBC News NI looks at the messy split between current UUP Leader Jon Burrows and former leader, Doug Beattie.

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 2026

By-election is win-win for me, says Reform candidate
Robert Kenyon says even if he fails to get elected he would have "given two fingers to the establishment".

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 2026

By-election win-win for me, Reform candidate says
Robert Kenyon says even if he fails to get elected he would have "given two fingers to the establishment".

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 2026

PM backs female MP for suing xAI over bikini photo
Suffolk MP Jess Asato claims the firm's tool Grok was used to create fake images of her in a bikini.

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 2026

Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder
X-owner Musk has posted several times on the site criticising the police treatment of Henry Nowak.

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 2026

Avoid 'reactive' police reforms after Nowak murder, senior black officer warns
The head of the National Black Police Association says proposed changes to racism guidance are "not well thought-out".

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 2026

Missing Mandelson messages from minister Darren Jones revealed
Messages were expected to appear in the batch of Mandelson files, published earlier this week, but did not.

BBC Politics
Jun 04, 2026

Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger dies aged 62
Sir Alex held a career in British intelligence that spanned almost three decades after joining the service in 1991.

BBC Politics
Jun 03, 2026

NHS staff should be banned from wearing pro-Palestinian badges, report recommends
The recommendation is one of several from Lord Mann, whose review examined antisemitism within the organisation.

BBC Politics
Jun 03, 2026

MI5 warns Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff
Undercover agents are posing as fake job recruiters to try and identify useful targets, MI5 warns.

BBC Politics
Jun 03, 2026

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein ignored by government, says former minister
Alex Davies-Jones also read out a statement from an Epstein survivor during a House of Commons debate.

BBC Politics
Jun 03, 2026

MP sues Musk's xAI after deepfake bikini picture
Suffolk MP Jess Asato claims the firm's tool Grok was used to create fake images of her in a bikini.

BBC Politics
Jun 03, 2026

Moral Maze
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.

BBC Politics
Jun 03, 2026

SNP demand probe into Alexander meeting with Mandelson's firm
Newly-released files confirm Douglas Alexander met with Global Counsel in summer 2024 but it was not publicly declared until earlier this year.

BBC Politics
Jun 03, 2026

BBC presenter apologises for misquoting Nigel Farage
Matt Chorley says he "misremembered" a quote by the Reform leader, which was "a mistake on my part".

BBC Politics
Jun 03, 2026

PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim
It comes after the Reform UK leader said the public should respond with "pure, cold rage" to the actions of police.

BBC Politics
Jun 03, 2026

Badenoch accuses Starmer of giving up on welfare reform
No legislation on welfare reform was announced in the King's Speech.

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