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Labour could scrap Universal Credit - John McDonnell (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 17:39:23)
The shadow chancellor says reform of the controversial new benefit may not be enough to end hardship. -
RHI inquiry: Bell pushed nuclear button on green scheme, says Arlene Foster (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 17:10:27)
NI's former first minister was appearing at an inquiry into a scheme that left taxpayers with a £490m bill. -
Labour conference: Members vote to keep Remain vote option (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 16:58:13)
The vast majority of members at Labour's conference back changing its policy on another Brexit referendum. -
Labour conference: Members fill hall with Palestinian flags (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 16:45:02)
Delegates unfurl Palestinian flags at their conference hall - and Emily Thornberry delivers a fiery speech. -
Brexit: Theresa May wants to cut migration without harming economy (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 16:24:51)
Theresa May says EU free movement will end after Brexit but new rules must address economic needs. -
Jeremy Corbyn: More EU talks if MPs reject Brexit deal (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 16:09:29)
The UK would have to return to the EU negotiating table if MPs reject its Brexit deal, Jeremy Corbyn tells the BBC. -
Labour conference: Jeremy Corbyn pledges more free childcare (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 16:06:00)
A pledge of more free hours will feature in the Labour leader's party conference speech. -
In full Jeremy Corbyn interview with Laura Kuenssberg at 2018 Labour conference (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 15:59:52)
The Labour leader is asked about his party policy on Brexit, whether it will vote against Theresa May's deal and the chances of a general election. -
Brexit: European Research Group will not vote for PM's plan, says ex-minister (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 15:53:31)
The PM will lose the vote if she does not change policy, a European Research Group Tory MP says. -
No pasaran! Emily Thornberry rallying cry against fascism (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 15:07:51)
Emily Thornberry receives applause from Labour delegates as she makes a rallying call against fascism and racism. -
'My time's not up - I'm speaking for Palestinians' (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 14:45:49)
A Labour delegate tells security to bring an army with them if they want to get him off stage before he finishes his speech. -
RHI inquiry: Foster 'regrets' not sacking Bell (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 13:02:18)
NI's former first minister is appearing at an inquiry into a scheme that left taxpayers with a £490m bill. -
Labour conference: Female joint deputy leader plan ditched (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 11:38:53)
Deputy leader Tom Watson says he is 'disappointed' by the move which will "set back" female representation. -
Life expectancy progress in UK 'stops for first time' (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 11:36:13)
Improvements have ground to a halt for the first time since records began, in 1982, ONS data shows. -
Labour conference: Tom Watson on a woman for next leader (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 11:29:19)
Labour deputy leader says he is working harder and not changed politically, since he slimmed down. -
Labour conference: 'Nationalise the internet' call rejected (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 11:27:01)
But Labour's Angela Eagle says tech giants should work for the "common good" and not just profit. -
Labour conference: Starmer on further Brexit referendum (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 11:12:28)
Delegates cheer as Sir Keir Starmer says Labour's options must include campaigning for "a public vote" over Brexit. -
Labour: Don't rule out Remain option in Brexit vote says Starmer (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 11:07:08)
Sir Keir Starmer says Labour must keep all referendum scenarios to "stop a destructive Tory Brexit". -
RHI inquiry: Foster challenged on green scheme problems (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 10:43:02)
NI's former first minister is appearing at an inquiry into a scheme that left taxpayers with a £490m bill. -
Immigration debate (BBC News - Politics 2018-09-25 09:43:22)
The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg and Iain Watson focus on the discussion about a post-Brexit immigration system.