Rayner criticises visa rule proposals ahead of Labour conference
The housing secretary says the government's plans to change wait times for permanent residency are unfair because they…
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Burnham not doing enough to boost growth, says former business secretary
Ex-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual…
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I'm not tempted to call an early election, Burnham says
The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".
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Tory ex-ministers face serious questions over migrant centre chaos, inquiry hears
The Manston centre in Kent became overwhelmed in November 2022 at the height of the small boats crisis.
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Rory Stewart on his viral Newsnight moment
Rory Stewart talks about his viral Newsnight moment
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Question Time panel clash over welfare policy
The Conservatives have promised to prevent long-term jobless benefit claimants from spending their welfare payments on…
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Fifteen new members in Isle of Man general election
Three ministers lose their seats and Peel and Glenfaba elects the Isle of Man's youngest MHK.
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'This is the final offer,' says NI secretary over £1.5bn Stormont funding package
Some six months have passed since the executive should have set a budget for this financial year.
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Ministers reject dog ownership licence scheme
A taskforce had suggested new legal requirements could help promote dog control and reduce attacks.
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Glasgow City Council to fire and rehire over 23,000 employees
It says redundancy notices will be withdrawn if the three unions agree to ballot their members on the pay offer.
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Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.
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Greens aim for first London MP in Holborn race
There are 15 candidates standing in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on Thursday 8 October.
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Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'
The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.
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Badenoch registers gift of £8,177 for Murdoch meeting in Greece
The Murdochs' News Corp company paid for flights and accommodation for the Conservative leader and her husband to…
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Man cautioned over Reform conference assaults
West Midlands Police is investigating a number of assaults after protests interrupted the Reform UK conference.
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Farmers' fury as race for £233m funding compared to 'scramble for Oasis tickets'
Farmers fear they may not be able to carry out environmental work because they lost out on funding.
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Chris Mason: From inside the room, how Burnham survived first Trump meeting
Burnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor…
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Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal
The UK has proposed handing the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and paying to lease back an important military base.
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Reform MSPs walk out of parliament in protest against independence debate
The party's leader in Scotland, Malcolm Offord, describes the debate as an insult and a waste of time.
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Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market
The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.
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Davey takes aim at 'thugs' who 'stoke racism'
The Lib Dem leader is addressing his party conference in Brighton.
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Laura Anne Jones elected Reform's deputy Welsh leader
She fills the vacancy left by Helen Jenner becoming leader on Monday.
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Why are you a Lib Dem?
We asked young Liberal Democrat supporters about what drew them to the party.
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Ed Davey arrives at Lib Dem party conference
Liberal Democrat party leader Ed Davey was met with cheers by supporters as he arrived at the party's annual conference…
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Leadership 'rumblings' ahead of Ed Davey's big speech
Leadership 'rumblings' ahead of Ed Davey's big speech at For more on the Liberal Democrats Party Conference..
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UK to help refuel Saudi jets countering Houthi attacks
The UK says it will provide air-to-air refuelling for "defensive" operations following a request from Saudi Arabia.
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Should Lib Dems copy other parties to get more attention?
Young supporters gave their views at the Liberal Democrat party conference taking place in Brighton.
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Helen Jenner unveiled as the new leader of Reform in Wales
Jenner served as Thomas's deputy alongside her role as Senedd member for Bangor Conwy Môn.
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'Right-wing split gives Lib Dems historic opportunity'
Leader Ed Davey says his party can still play an important role in the future of the country.
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Lib Dems supporters on how Britain could be better
Lib Dems supporters give their opinions on how they think Britain could be better. Young supporters were giving their…
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Why is Germany's leader in political turmoil?
Jessica Parker explains what happened in the German regional elections and it means for Merz.
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I've got no ceiling on Lib Dem ambitions, says leader Ed Davey
The Lib Dem leader also backed the controversial Jackdaw gas field, which the government is expected to approve.
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Helen Jenner unveiled by Nigel Farage as new leader of Reform in Wales
Farage says it was "untenable" for former leader Dan Thomas to continue after his arrest last week.
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Lib Dems call for one-to-one midwife care during childbirth
Sir Ed Davey pledged to spend £600m a year on maternity services if the Lib Dems were in government.
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