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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.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

First Minister refuses to answer questions over devolved policing
First Minister Eluned Morgan responds to questions from BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Badenoch apologises for Braverman mental health claim
But she branded defectors from the Conservative party "drama queens", saying people who did not agree with the direction she was taking the party "need to get out the way".

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, as he lands in Beijing
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger
Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Wales' first minister refuses to support Keir Starmer
Eluned Morgan repeatedly refused to say if the prime minister is good at his job in a BBC interview.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Chris Mason reports from the tarmac in Beijing
Keir Starmer has arrived in China for a three-day visit - the first time a UK prime minister has visited the country since 2018

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal
The African nation argues it is owed payments but the Home Office says it will fight the case.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row
Sir Keir rejects claims that Andy Burnham was told in advance he would not be accepted as a by-election candidate.

BBC Politics
Jan 28, 2026

Will Suella Braverman's defection prompt a by-election?
Suella Braverman has defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives - but what does that mean for her constituents?

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Starmer says 'China matters' as he heads to Beijing with business leaders
Sir Keir Starmer is the first British prime minister to travel to Beijing since Theresa May in 2018.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Prime minister flies to China for three-day visit
Sir Keir Starmer is the first British prime minister to travel to Beijing since Theresa May in 2018.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Workers Party of Britain pick by-election candidate
Shahbaz Sarwar currently represents the party on Manchester City Council.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Workers Party of Britain to choose from four candidates for by-election
Party leader George Galloway and councillor Shahbaz Sarwar are among those being considered.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Senedd approves Welsh budget after Plaid Cymru deal
Labour secures spending plans after Plaid signed deal in return for more cash for some key services.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Plaid MP broke rules inadvertently, says watchdog
Liz Saville Roberts failed to register donations to a cross-party group she chairs within 28 days.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

UK wants to use oil from shadow fleet to fund Ukraine war effort
Defence Secretary John Healey says the UK is working with allies on plans to seize sanctions-busting Russian vessels.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Shabana Mahmood: The abuse I receive is outweighed by kindness
The Home Secretary talks to Matt Chorley on his radio show.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 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
Jan 27, 2026

UK has removed 281 migrants under France deal, minister says
The home secretary says there are "practical issues" around how quickly people can be detained.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Watch: Protesters object to scrapped election
Reform UK supporters waved placards and called for the elections to be reinstated.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Ex-Lib Dem MP 'distressed' by Mail publisher's 'unlawful' acts, court hears
Sir Simon Hughes is among seven high-profile figures bringing claims of unlawful information gathering against Associated Newspapers.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

GB News presenter unveiled as Reform by-election candidate
The Greater Manchester seat of Gorton and Denton became vacant after Andrew Gwynne stepped down for health reasons.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Pubs given support package after business rates backlash
Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson says the three-year aid is worth £1,650 for the average pub.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Rwanda takes legal action against UK over axed migrant deal
The African nation argues it is owed payments but Downing Street says it will fight the case.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Former MP Conor McGinn charged with sexual assault
McGinn served as MP for St Helens North from 2015 but was suspended by the Labour Party in 2022.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Mahmood defends rollout of facial recognition to all police forces
Civil liberties campaigners are among those to raise concerns over the increase in live facial recognition vans.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

What is ground rent and how are leasehold rules changing?
Ground rents will be capped as part of wider plans to overhaul the leasehold system in England and Wales.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

One hundred days to Senedd election - what's changing?
With 100 days to go until the next Senedd election, voters in Wales can expect some big changes.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

UK can't ignore China, says Starmer ahead of Beijing trip
The prime minister insists the UK will not be forced to choose between China and the United States.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues
Nearly 50 MPs have written to the chancellor calling for music venues to be exempted from a hike in business rates.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders
The reforms for England and Wales will be published in a draft bill, which will be introduced later.

BBC Politics
Jan 27, 2026

Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Chris Mason: Both Tories and Labour feel the Reform heebie-jeebies
Both of Westminster's mega brands, Labour and the Conservatives, are feeling discombobulated, the BBC's political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Starmer says he won't 'choose between' the US or China
Sir Keir says ignoring China "wouldn't be sensible" as he prepares to visit the country.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Cap for ground rent in England and Wales due to be announced
The government has not confirmed what the cap will be, but campaigners have said they believe £250 a year is likely.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Massive overhaul of England and Wales policing announced
The home secretary told Parliament she wants to make better use of technology - such as live facial recognition and AI.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Minister claims 'sabotage' behind Chagos debate delay
The Conservatives have raised further concerns after Donald Trump described the agreement as a "great act of stupidity".

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Braverman accuses Tories of betrayal as she defects to Reform
The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Suella Braverman: Proud right-winger becomes latest defector to Reform
The former home secretary has become the latest senior Tory to join Nigel Farage's party.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Anxiety in Labour as by-election set to go ahead
Gorton and Denton has been Labour for more than 90 years but party sources fear it could be won by Reform or the Greens.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK
She becomes the third sitting Tory MP to join Nigel Farage's party in the last eleven days.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Why was Andy Burnham blocked to become an MP?
The BBC's Henry Zeffman explains what's been going on.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman is the fourth sitting Tory MP to join the party since the last election.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Chris Mason: Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman is the fourth sitting Tory MP to join the party since the last election.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Ex-Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK
The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlash
The Manchester mayor had applied to stand as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Police to be set 15-minute response target for some 999 calls
The Home Office says its plans to cut red tape will see officers spending more time out on the streets.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Make sure pupils don't ever use phones at school, Phillipson tells teachers
The education secretary says phones should not been seen during lessons, breaktimes or lunchtime.

BBC Politics
Jan 26, 2026

Can a council do five days' work in four?
Staff at one local authority are doing fewer hours for the same pay. How is it working out?

BBC Politics
Jan 25, 2026

Mahmood to call for more police patrols and faster responses to 999 calls
The Home Office says its plans to cut red tape will see officers spending more time out on the streets.

BBC Politics
Jan 25, 2026

Andy Burnham 'disappointed' after bid to become MP blocked
The Greater Manchester mayor is seen as a potential leadership challenger to Sir Keir Starmer.

BBC Politics
Jan 25, 2026

Analysis: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership
In a show of brute power, No 10 has scuppered Burnham's attempted run from Manchester to Westminster.

BBC Politics
Jan 25, 2026

Chris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership
In a show of brute power, No 10 has scuppered Burnham's attempted run from Manchester to Westminster.

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