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BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife
Downing Street says Sarah Helm, the wife of Jonathan Powell, "does not represent the government in any capacity".

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

Reform councillor calls TV report 'vote interference'
ITV News filmed undercover with Reform councillors and candidates around the country.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

Ex-top official Robbins reaches settlement with government over sacking
Sir Olly Robbins was sacked as the top civil servant in the Foreign Office over the vetting of Lord Mandelson.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

Housing loans granted while Burnham was mayor investigated by councillors
A senior councillor says concerns have been raised about the transparency of the process to approve the loans.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

Reform councillor quits over offensive remarks
Alan Feeney was captured on undercover filming calling Asian homeowners "parasites".

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

Labour calls for M4 relief road, seven years after axing the plan
Seven years after the party axed the project, Labour says the Welsh government should build the road.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

Burnham invites Swinney to work together on 'deeper Scottish devolution'
The prime minister said he wanted regions to have more power while on his first substantive trip to Scotland since moving into Downing Street.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

Damages for Greens deputy over false disorder claims
Mothin Ali is handed damages over claims made by a TV presenter and a social media commentator.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

We must save water as drought becomes new normal, says minister
Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

Action needed to save water, minister urges
Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

'Massive challenge' to protect Donaldson from harm in jail
The former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse against two women when they were children.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

'Massive challenge' to protect paedophile Donaldson from harm in jail
The former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse against two women when they were children.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

Councils warned of risks of high street pedestrianisation
The government says the process "needs to be well considered", warning that banning traffic could damage local economies.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

Banks say Healey planning to increase tax on their profits in Budget
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.

BBC Politics
Oct 16, 2026

Burnham to urge Swinney to work with him on devolution during Scottish visit
The prime minister will speak on his first substantive trip to Scotland since moving into Downing Street.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming
Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures".

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

The Interview
Nigerian opposition leader Peter Obi on his presidential bid and his claim he won in 2023

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

Burnham asks for his Widdecombe remarks to be corrected
The prime minister had faced calls to apologise for his comments about the alleged murder of the former minister.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist remarks
Reform UK has said "there is no room for racism" in its party after ITV News broadcast undercover filming, gathered over a year, of some of its councillors and candidates using racist, violent and sexist language.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

Equality watchdog writes to Greens over 'Zionism is racism' motion
The party was reported to the Equality and Human Rights Commission by MPs and antisemitism campaigners.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

Labour to break from Green council groups that back Zionism policy
Labour says it will end power-sharing deals with councillors that do not disown the party's new stance.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

Farage defends Reform's vetting after councillors filmed making racist comments
The Reform leader says "you can't vet for future comments", after undercover filming of party activists.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

'Bring it on': Flynn challenges Burnham on independence referendum
The SNP's Stephen Flynn tells his party's conference independence supporters are "winning the argument".

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

Burnham asks for 'manual trawl' of records for former Man City links
The PM has faced fresh questions about hospitality dinners since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

Former DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse
Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

Labour could end local coalitions with Greens over Zionism policy
Labour says it will end power-sharing deals with councillors that do not disown the party's new stance.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget
The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

UK economy sees surprise growth in August ahead of Healey's first Budget
The uptick helped the economy grow by 0.7% over the three months to August, official figures show.

BBC Politics
Oct 15, 2026

UK economy grew 0.1% in August ahead of Healey's first Budget
The uptick helped the economy grow by 0.7% over the three months to August, official figures show.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2026

Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments
Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2026

UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2026

Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2026

We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky
The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies following a row with Donald Trump.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2026

The Media Show
An extended interview with acclaimed screenwriter and producer Russell T Davies.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2026

Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion
Andy Burnham condemns the motion approved by Green Party members and says his party would "have nothing to do with it".

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2026

Analysis: Burnham careful ahead of meeting with Zelensky
The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2026

Burnham says he wants to 'repair bridges' between Ukraine and US
It comes ahead of a meeting between the prime minister and President Zelensky at Downing Street.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2026

Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show
The prime minister has been under growing pressure since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2026

Why 'cool kids' won't let Swindon in Thames Valley
Why the "popular kids" in Oxfordshire are not letting Swindon in on the Thames Valley devolution deal.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2026

Chris Mason: Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges change
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.

BBC Politics
Oct 14, 2026

Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges change
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.

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.

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