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BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

Starmer defended Mandelson after officials knew about Epstein emails, BBC understands
Sources say that the prime minister was not aware of new emails between Mandelson and Epstein when he defended the former UK ambassador to the US at PMQs.

BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

Epstein paid for Mandelson's travel in 2003, documents show
Mandelson was sacked as the UK's ambassador to the US over his links to the late convicted paedophile.

BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

MP behind assisted dying law 'uncomfortable' with May's suicide claim
The House of Lords begins its scrutiny of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, which was passed by MPs.

BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

Labour MP says PM not up to the job, as Mandelson backlash grows
No 10 say Peter Mandelson was sacked as the UK's ambassador after new information about his links to Jeffrey Epstein came to light.

BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

Peers share personal losses as assisted dying law is examined
The House of Lords begins its scrutiny of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, which was passed by MPs.

BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

New Troubles legacy agreement 'very close', says Irish PM
Taoiseach Micheál Martin described a meeting with Sir Keir Starmer, which took place on Friday, as "warm and constructive".

BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

MP's pooch crowned Westminster Dog of the Year
Poykee, a 13-year-old Keeshond, took the crown as the competition's 2025 winner.

BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

University strips Mandelson honours in Epstein row
Manchester Metropolitan University cuts ties with Labour peer, who was chancellor from 2016 to 2024.

BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

Farage insists he has no financial stake in Clacton home
The Reform leader is facing questions about how his partner could afford to buy the house in his constituency.

BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

Cooper reaffirms Ukraine support as she visits Kyiv
The foreign secretary has travelled to Ukraine's capital for her first overseas visit in her new role.

BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

UK economy saw zero growth in July
The economy failed to grow following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year.

BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

Lords urged to scrutinise but not block assisted dying law
MPs in the Commons backed the Terminally Ill Adults Bill by a majority of 23 in June this year.

BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

Labour MPs' growing fury over Mandelson appointment
No 10 say Mandelson was sacked after new information about his links to Jeffrey Epstein came to light.

BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

Labour MPs despondent, says minister after Mandelson and Rayner chaos
Keir Starmer is facing questions over why he picked Mandelson for the Washington job despite his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

Reform ex-Tory says too many Tory rejects in party
Blackpool Reform UK councillor criticises party over Tory 'rejects'

BBC Politics
Sep 12, 2025

We will build 1.5m homes, new housing secretary insists
Steve Reed tells the BBC the government is "absolutely committed" to the pledge, which was in Labour's election manifesto.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Assisted dying bill to be debated in House of Lords
Opponents of the proposed law for England and Wales say there should be further scrutiny before peers discuss the issue.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

In Conversation With Kaja Kallas
The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks to BBC Newshour's Shaun Ley about Ukraine

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Brazil's Former President Found Guilty Of Plotting Coup
Brazil's Supreme Court reached the majority of three votes needed to find him guilty

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Starmer Sacks UK Ambassador to US
The PM has sacked Peter Mandelson over his links to the US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Starmer facing fresh questions after Mandelson sacking
The Tories urge the PM to "come clean" on what he knew about Lord Mandelson's links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Phillipson and Powell set for Labour deputy showdown
The only other remaining candidate, Bell Riberio-Addy, failed to get enough support to progress in the contest.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Calls for Mandelson to lose high steward role
Hull councillors will hold a vote on the title after the peer's sacking as ambassador to the US.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Caerphilly leader quits Labour and backs Plaid Cymru
Sean Morgan quits as leader of local authority days after Labour launches its campaign.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Chris Mason: Starmer is losing senior figures at the rate of one a week
Lord Mandelson's departure follows a similar pattern to that of deputy prime minister Angela Rayner.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Why did Starmer take the risk of appointing Peter Mandelson?
Many Labour MPs think the prime minister should have seen the Mandelson scandal coming a mile off, writes Joe Pike.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Man arrested over fire at Labour MP's office
A spokesperson for Sharon Hodgson says the MP will not "will not be deterred".

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

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
Sep 11, 2025

Farage faces questions over who funded £885,000 Clacton constituency home
A BBC investigation raises questions about how the Reform UK leader's partner paid for a home in his constituency.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

How Lord Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein got him sacked
The BBC's Henry Zeffman analyses this latest development and what it means.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Mandelson sacked as ambassador to US over Epstein links
The emergence of emails show the extent of his relationship with the convicted paedophile, the Foreign Office says.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Barker and Thornberry pull out of deputy Labour leader race
The remaining candidates have to get support from 80 MPs by 17:00 on Thursday to progress in the contest.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Thornberry and Barker pull out of deputy Labour leader race
The remaining candidates have to get support from 80 MPs by 17:00 on Thursday to progress in the contest.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

'Revulsion' in Labour at Mandelson links with Epstein, says MP
Sir Keir Starmer faces growing calls to sack the UK's ambassador to Washington after fresh revelations.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Licence cancellations of migrant work visas double
Bosses were said to have underpaid workers and helped them get around immigration rules.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Thornberry pulls out of deputy Labour leader race
Thornberry had gathered 13 nominations from Labour MPs, far short of the 80 needed to progress in the contest.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Blow for UK drugs sector as Merck scraps £1bn expansion
The firm, known as MSD in Europe, said there has been a lack of investment in life sciences.

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Watch: 'Dark moment for America', says Trump after Kirk killing
Donald Trump said in a video statement that he was "filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk".

BBC Politics
Sep 11, 2025

Chris Mason: Jaws drop in Westminster at Mandelson revelations
There is a drip, drip of revelations about the UK's ambassador's past links to Jeffrey Epstein - and calls for his resignation.

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

Ministers must do more on Lifetime Isa reform, say MPs
The Treasury Committee says the complex product, used by first-time buyers, needs an overhaul.

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

Starmer facing pressure over Mandelson's Epstein links
The Tories and some Labour MPs have called for Lord Mandelson to be sacked but Sir Keir has stood by him.

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

Reform MS 'broke rules with racial slur but not expenses'
Report by standards watchdog finds Laura Anne Jones broke rules over racist slur but not expenses.

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

Phillipson cements status as Labour deputy frontrunner
The education secretary becomes the first Labour deputy leader contender to gain enough support to run.

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

No 10 files raise questions over whether Tory donations were legal
A foreign billionaire who met then-PM Boris Johnson at Downing Street was described in an official log as a "donor".

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

McGovern exits Labour deputy race and backs Phillipson
The housing minister said she would not have the required backing of 80 MPs to progress in the contest.

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

More embarrassing Epstein exchanges to come, says Mandelson, as Starmer pressed at PMQs
The UK's ambassador to the US likens his past association with the convicted paedophile to "an albatross around my neck".

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

'Being deputy Labour leader is a ghastly job'
The first woman to hold the role speaks out as the race to replace Angela Rayner gets under way.

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

Labour deputy hopefuls woo MPs as Phillipson takes early lead
The education secretary emerges as a frontrunner in the contest to replace Angela Rayner.

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

More embarrassing Epstein exchanges to come, says Mandelson
The UK's ambassador to the US likens his past association with the convicted paedophile to "an albatross around my neck".

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

Oldest Post Office scandal victim questions PM's dismissal of minister
The 92-year-old says the relationship built up with Gareth Thomas is "all lost".

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

Trans rights a 'red line' for Scottish Greens
New party co-leaders tell the Scotcast podcast that trans rights are a 'red line' for supporting the Scottish Greens.

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

Watch: Mandelson says he regrets falling for Epstein's lies
Watch: Mandelson says he regrets falling for Epstein's lies

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

Police should stop logging non-crime hate incidents, watchdog says
Sir Andy Cooke says the current legislation puts police officers in an "invidious position".

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

Mandelson expresses 'tremendous' regret over Epstein friendship
The ambassador to the US likens his past association with the convicted paedophile to "an albatross around my neck".

BBC Politics
Sep 10, 2025

Reform flag policy strips council boss of power
A Reform UK-led council has taken decision-making powers over flags away from its chief executive.

BBC Politics
Sep 09, 2025

Approving China 'mega' embassy would be unlawful, UK government told
Opponents are battling China's plan for a mega embassy in London's historic Royal Mint Court.

BBC Politics
Sep 09, 2025

Reeves clamps down on emergency funds for ministers
Ahead of the Autumn budget, the chancellor is limiting access to the Treasury's emergency funds.

BBC Politics
Sep 09, 2025

Reeves tightens departmental spending ahead of budget
Ahead of the Autumn budget, the chancellor is limiting access to the Treasury's emergency funds.

BBC Politics
Sep 09, 2025

Chris Mason: Early skirmishes in Labour race highlight government headache
The ripple effects of the Angela Rayner saga roll on as six candidates make their pitch for deputy.

BBC Politics
Sep 09, 2025

Early skirmishes in Labour race highlight government headache
The ripple effects of the Angela Rayner saga roll on as six candidates make their pitch for deputy.

BBC Politics
Sep 09, 2025

Phillipson is the frontrunner in race to replace Angela Rayner
Candidates have until the end of Thursday to secure enough backing from Labour MPs to take part.

BBC Politics
Sep 09, 2025

'Butt out of Army row' - O'Neill tells DUP leader
Her comments came after being accused of not being a "first minister for all" after Sinn Féin said the armed forces are not welcome at the event.

BBC Politics
Sep 09, 2025

Starmer to meet Israel's president in Downing Street
The PM will stress the "the action Israel must take to end the horrific suffering" in Gaza, No 10 said.

BBC Politics
Sep 09, 2025

Phillipson and Thornberry among six Labour deputy hopefuls
Candidates have until the end of Thursday to secure enough backing from Labour MPs to take part.

BBC Politics
Sep 09, 2025

Phillipson and Thornberry join Labour deputy leader race
Hopefuls have until the end of Thursday to secure enough backing from Labour MPs to take part.

BBC Politics
Sep 09, 2025

Who could replace Angela Rayner as Labour deputy leader?
The winning candidate - voted for by Labour members - will be announced on 25 October.

BBC Politics
Sep 09, 2025

Reform 'would scrap' high-speed northern rail line
Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice says the high-speed railway line plans are "insanity".

BBC Politics
Sep 09, 2025

Watch: First meeting of new cabinet inside Downing Street
The gathering follows Angela Rayner's departure from government and a dramatic cabinet reshuffle.

BBC Politics
Sep 09, 2025

Bridget Phillipson enters Labour deputy contest
The education secretary is the most senior figure to enter the race to replace Angela Rayner so far.

BBC Politics
Sep 09, 2025

Mandelson called Epstein 'best pal' in birthday message
The description is contained an alleged 50th "birthday book" given to the disgraced financier that has been released by US lawmakers.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2025

Rayner's replacement will show which way political wind is blowing in Labour
Nominations for the new deputy leader of the Labour Party open today with a winner announced on 25 October.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2025

Chris Mason: Rayner's replacement will show which way political wind is blowing in Labour
Nominations for the new deputy leader of the Labour Party open today with a winner announced on 25 October.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2025

Badenoch 'worried' UK may need IMF bailout
The Conservative leader tells the BBC the UK could be forced to go "cap in hand" unless the government delivers a plan for economic growth.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2025

MPs push for change on Palestine Action but minister stands firm
There were 890 arrests in London on Saturday for protesting to lift the ban on the proscribed group.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2025

Government must deliver workers' rights bill in full, says TUC
The call comes amid fears the bill would be watered down as some of its key backers left the cabinet.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2025

Rayner replacement for deputy leader must be a woman, says Harman
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee (NEC) is setting the rules for choosing the new deputy leader.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2025

UK could suspend visas for countries with no migrant return deals
New Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said her 'top priority' in her role is to 'secure' the UK's borders.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2025

Henry Zeffman: Why Shabana Mahmood's appointment could mean harder line on immigration
Shabana Mahmood's move to the Home Office is the most significant change from last week's reshuffle.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2025

McDonald rules herself out of Irish presidential election
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, the Sinn Féin leader says her name is "no longer in the mix".

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2025

UK launches defence growth strategy to try to boost jobs
The government anticipates that up to 50,000 new defence jobs could be created by 2035.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2025

Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of Irish presidential election
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, the Sinn Féin leader said her name is "no longer in the mix".

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2025

Labour body meet to plan race to replace Rayner as deputy
The party's ruling National Executive Committee (NEC) will hold talks on Monday to set the timetable and rules for the contest.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2025

Mahmood meets Trump's US security secretary for smuggling talks
The new home secretary is hosting counterparts from the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand for security talks.

BBC Politics
Sep 07, 2025

TUC chief calls on ministers to show 'whose side' they are on
Paul Nowak will tell his annual conference the government must do more for working class communities.

BBC Politics
Sep 07, 2025

Unions warn government not to water down workers' rights bill
The TUC has urged the government to "stay on course" in delivering its employment rights bill - a major shake-up of workers' rights.

BBC Politics
Sep 07, 2025

'Labour will disprove the critics and the cynics'
New Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander says Labour will "come back" in Scotland.

BBC Politics
Sep 07, 2025

Burnham concerned about balance of cabinet after Rayner exit
The Greater Manchester mayor says he would like to see a northerner as deputy leader of the Labour Party.

BBC Politics
Sep 07, 2025

Healey says more military sites could house asylum seekers
The defence secretary says officials are looking at possible locations to help end the use of hotels.

BBC Politics
Sep 07, 2025

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

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2025

Reform UK's new faces seek to share spotlight with Farage
The party is keen to get away from the idea that it is a one-man-band, focused too much on its leader Nigel Farage.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2025

Reform criticised over doctor's Covid jab claims at conference
A speaker at the Reform UK conference claimed it was "highly likely" that the jab was linked to the King and Princess of Wales' cancers.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2025

Profile
The newly elected leader of the Green Party.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2025

Reform conference shows party's growing ambition like never before
The conference feels like that of a big party - but retains the insurgency vibe that the party is seeking to channel.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2025

Chris Mason: Reform conference shows party's growing ambition like never before
The conference feels like that of a big party - but retains the insurgency vibe that the party is seeking to channel.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2025

Home Office clearout as Starmer reshuffles top team
Keir Starmer is working his way through the ministerial ranks as he puts the finishing touches to a major shake-up.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2025

What's changed about Reform since last year's conference?
The BBC's political reporter Joshua Nevett reports from the Reform UK conference. The BBC will be covering party conferences across September and October.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2025

Farage shifts on two-week small boats pledge
The Reform UK leader says he'd stop the boats within two weeks of passing laws, not immediately after winning power.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2025

Starmer resets after Rayner row, but Labour turmoil is a gift for Reform
The start of this political season has been wild, writes Laura Kuenssberg, and Labour now has Reform UK breathing down its neck.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2025

Reform supporters' top priorities if party gains power
Reform supporters' top priorities if their party gains power.

BBC Politics
Sep 05, 2025

Watch: The dramatic day the government had... in under two minutes
Angela Rayner has resigned, people have been sacked and a big reshuffle in government has taken place.

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