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Tributes and tears as Starmer takes final Prime Minister’s Questions
HoCKate Whannel, Political reporter and Brian Wheeler, Political reporter40 minutes agoSir Keir Starmer told MPs it was the "end of my political journey" and he was "proud of everything I have achieved" at his final Prime Minister's Questions before standing...
Reform UK proposes £100m ’round-the-clock’ security plan for MPs
PA MediaRichard WheelerPolitical reporter1 hour agoAll 650 MPs would be provided with "round-the-clock protection" under a Reform UK government, according to Zia Yusuf.The policy is estimated to cost up to £100m and resources would be allocated to protect former...
Watch Starmer sign off final PMQs to standing ovation
Sir Keir Starmer received a standing ovation from his party and other MPs after giving his final answer at his last Prime Minister's Questions. "To all those in the gallery, whose lives have been changed or improved by this Labour government, and all across the...
Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham
Getty ImagesSimon Jack, Business editor and Mitchell Labiak, Business reporter15 July 2026, 07:35 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoThames Water is a major test for Andy Burnham and may help determine what the incoming prime minister's ambition to bring key utilities back under...
Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17
Getty ImagesLiv McMahon and Philippa Wain, Technology reporters14 July 2026Updated 7 minutes agoOlder teenagers in the UK will face an overnight social media curfew, the government has announced - though they will be able to opt out of it by changing their account...
The candidates standing in Clacton by-election
PA MediaAndrew SinclairEast of England political editor10 July 2026Updated 11 minutes agoThe main Westminster parties have decided not to stand against Reform UK in the Clacton by-election. But plenty of other candidates have declared their intention to stand. Here is...
Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedRichard WheelerPolitical reporter14 July 2026Sir Keir Starmer said the UK "stands on the precipice of change" as MPs approved the Hillsborough Law, in a bid to prevent...
Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter28 minutes agoA serious review of MPs' security is needed following the death of Ann Widdecombe, Andy Burnham has said.The former Greater Manchester mayor, who is expected to become prime minister next Monday, said politics...
Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour
Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing StreetPaulin Kola14 July 2026Sir Keir Starmer has become the first serving UK prime minister to be awarded France's top honour, the Legion d'honneur.He received the award at the end of a meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing -...
Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government
Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnAny price caps would be voluntary apply to...
HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned
Two-thirds of the increase in cost is due to an underestimate of costs by the previous government, inefficient delivery, and to works being missed from the scope of the original plan, according to the government. One third of the increase is due to inflation,...
Second batch of Mandelson files won’t be published this month
Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnCabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after...
Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election
Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnReform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in...
Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield
The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Labour Party formally announces Andy...
Labour activists in court amid vote rigging claims
The activists were charged in connection with claims a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe activists were charged in...
By-election to replace Stephen Flynn set for next month
Flynn became the MSP for Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine earlier this month. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnFlynn became the MSP for Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine earlier...
Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister
Incidentally, there are plenty of Labour MPs exasperated that the whole issue of Brexit is a major public talking-point again. "It's mad. The referendum decision has to stand," one minister said to me. "I know what plenty of Labour Party members are like. They think...
Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote
It is thought the proposed legislation would require changes to the UK Internal Markets Act of 2020, which was brought in after Brexit to prevent trade barriers and regulatory divergence between England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland as powers returned from...
UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises
The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe...
Parents could face bigger fines for child’s crimes under youth justice shake-up
"To keep children and communities safe, and fix a secure estate in deep crisis, we need legislated limits on custody, binding targets to eliminate racial disparities, and an urgent shift away from failing institutions toward welfare-focused alternatives," a...
UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain
"Today's policymaking is constrained by a more volatile external environment with more frequent and overlapping shocks, a rising public interest bill, in part reflecting market concerns with countries' elevated debt, and the long-standing challenge of weak...
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