Shadow justice secretary: Prisoner release scheme 'raises more questions than it answers'
The BBC spoke to Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy, who criticised the prime minister's response.
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Cleverly accuses Burnham of 'war on London'
Sir James Cleverly resigned from the shadow cabinet on Saturday to run for mayor of London.
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PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme
Andy Burnham tells BBC Breakfast anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme in the…
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PM stands 'full square behind' Good Friday Agreement
Sir Chris Bryant clarifies comments made by the prime minister on Thursday that a border poll is "off the table".
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Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying unlike Starmer
Burnham has called for all views to be respected as MPs vote in two weeks on legalising assisted dying in England and…
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FM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill published
The draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK…
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Ex-council chief investigated in DUP mayor clothing probe
Anne Donaghy is one of three people referred to prosecutors for consideration over alleged misconduct in public office.
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South of France holiday scuppers Davey's blood donation
The Lib Dem leader was unable to give blood due to visiting an area where there is the risk of mosquito-borne viruses.
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Burnham says united Ireland poll is 'off the table' during first NI visit
Andy Burnham said "we need to fix the things right in front of us in the here and now".
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Supreme Court asked to settle dispute over Sturgeon inquiry documents
Scotland's information commissioner wants to challenge the Scottish government's use of exemptions to block the release…
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United Ireland poll is 'off the table', says PM
Andy Burnham's visit comes amid calls from Stormont for increased funding.
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One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review
Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
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The Briefing Room
Young people are protesting around the world but about what and are they winning?
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Family welcomes review of law after driver who killed daughter ruled unfit to stand trial
The UK government says it is considering changing the law around defendants who are considered unfit to stand trial.
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I was told I had no right to be at Eisteddfod, says Reform MS
Helen Jenner said she was criticised for attending the festival because of her membership of her party.
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MP calls for transparency over drone factory
There are concerns about what protection is in place at a Ukrainian drone plant in the UK.
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What have Reform achieved in Wakefield in their first three months?
New leader has already repainted road markings - but will he be able to lower council taxes?
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Wes Streeting deluged with homophobic hate mail since becoming defence secretary
Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967, but a ban continued in the armed forces until 2000.
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Reviewing Plaid's first 100 days in charge
Wales political editor Gareth Lewis looks back on Plaid's first 100 days in power.
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What has happened in Plaid Cymru's first 100 days in power?
Plaid ministers say they are making good progress but the opposition say little has been achieved.
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Council investigates Reform's 'Farage Fest'
The organisers of "Farage Fest" – a victory party and rally for the Reform UK leader after the Clacton by-election –…
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Row breaks out over minister's tribute to all A66 crash victims
Home Office Minister Anna Turley paid tribute to all seven victims initially, sparking a backlash from the shadow…
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DUP MP Gregory Campbell under investigation for alleged spending breach
The watchdog's investigation concerns the MP’s spending against their Office Costs budget.
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Scottish National Investment Bank makes 'painful' £138m net loss
The publicly-owned body, which operates independently, has invested in several firms that collapsed last year.
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From Our Own Correspondent
Authorities are frustrated by the absence of victory as drone strikes bring the war home.
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'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?
As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.
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Solar farm approved despite public objection
The project has been approved by the government despite opposition from local people and their MP.
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Burnham to send high-performing civil servants to mayoral offices
The prime minister said the scheme would help communities "unleash and unlock their potential".
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PM challenged to song battle by health campaigner
Ashleigh Harley is being joined for her performance by 1960s star Brian Hyland.
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Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library
The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931.
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London boroughs challenge PM on council tax hikes
It follows reforms meaning more money is directed to deprived areas while wealthy areas get less.
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Council with no leader faces government takeover
The Greater Manchester authority has been in no overall control since the local elections in May.
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NI saw largest rise in disposable income of any UK region
The figures estimate the amount of money that people have for spending or saving after they have paid taxes and…
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Trial of facts over ex-mayor's 'bigoted' tweets
Pat Marsh, a long-serving councillor in Harrogate, has been deemed unfit to stand trial.
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Reform's leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord reveals cancer diagnosis
Malcolm Offord said he had a procedure last week to remove his prostate and was now "clear" and "raring to go".
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Meet the men applying for the 'hardest job in British politics'
Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are making their pitches as they aim to succeed Anas Sarwar.
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