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• Are the UK's finances really worse than expected? (2024-07-26 23:09:10)
  Rachel Reeves is set to reveal a public finances shortfall of billions on pounds after a snap audit.
• PC to face criminal investigation over airport kick video (2024-07-26 16:02:35)
  A PC is to be investigated over an alleged assault on a man at Manchester Airport, the police watchdog says.
• UK drops planned Israel arrest warrant challenge (2024-07-26 15:30:18)
  Keir Starmer's spokesperson said the issue was a matter for the International Criminal Court.
• Watchdog tells MPs they are not special outside Commons (2024-07-26 12:46:36)
  Daniel Greenberg runs seminars to help MPs remember they are "ordinary" despite their position.
• Badenoch accuses rival campaign of dirty tricks (2024-07-26 11:12:52)
  The potential Tory leadership contender says "dishonest" and damaging claims are being spread about her.
• Assisted dying bill introduced in Parliament (2024-07-26 10:56:37)
  Former Justice Secretary Lord Falconer's bill would allow terminally ill adults to end their lives.
• Government delays university free-speech fines (2024-07-26 09:58:18)
  Powers for universities to be fined for failing to uphold freedom of speech have been put on hold.
• How will the Conservatives choose their new leader? (2024-07-26 08:05:20)
  A new leader, replacing Rishi Sunak, will be announced on 2 November.
• Family of man kicked by police appeal for calm (2024-07-26 07:41:24)
  The man's family want to make it clear they have "no political agenda whatsoever", an MP says.
• Health regulator not fit for purpose - Streeting (2024-07-26 07:34:58)
  The health secretary says he is stunned by failings in inspecting hospitals, GPs and care homes in England.
• Major feared Churchill archive would be broken up (2024-07-26 06:01:06)
  Newly-released papers show John Major was told Churchill's private archive could be broken up.
• Liz Kendall: Being a mum helps me switch off (2024-07-26 05:09:29)
  Work and pensions secretary says "being a mum" helps her "switch off" from politics.
• Reeves expected to reveal shortfall of billions (2024-07-26 03:12:18)
  The chancellor confirms she will make a statement to Parliament next week on the state of public finances.
• Reeves set to reveal public finance shortfall of billions (2024-07-26 03:12:18)
  The chancellor is set to unveil a public spending hole which speculation suggests could hit £20bn.
• Stride announces Conservative leadership bid (2024-07-25 23:37:23)
  The former work and pensions secretary becomes the fourth person joining the race to replace Rishi Sunak.
• Eluned Morgan to become first minister in August (2024-07-25 17:44:30)
  Politicians will be allowed to vote from abroad to confirm Welsh Labour leader in top job.
• Ex-minister brands Post Office cases 'corrupt' (2024-07-25 17:06:06)
  Management culture was "insensitive and dismissive to the point of abject rudeness", Greg Clark says.
• Mercer helps inquiry but says he will not betray sources (2024-07-25 16:53:25)
  The former minister has clashed with the Afghanistan Inquiry over information about alleged war crimes.
• MPs back Labour plan to tighten outside job rules (2024-07-25 16:26:05)
  A new committee will also be set up to look more broadly at modernising ways of working in the Commons.
• NI ministers bat away Casement questions at cricket (2024-07-25 14:54:13)
  The first and deputy first minister have attended the first cricket test match in Belfast.
• Anderson remarks on airport video irresponsible - Burnham (2024-07-25 13:39:11)
  The Reform UK MP says officers involved in an incident at Manchester Airport should be "commended".
• Senedd will sit in August for first minister vote (2024-07-25 12:42:54)
  Politicians will be allowed to vote from abroad to confirm Welsh Labour leader in top job.
• Senedd to be recalled in August for new first minister (2024-07-25 11:51:13)
  Members of the Senedd will be allowed to vote from abroad to confirm Welsh Labour leader in top job.
• UK secures seabed land deal to boost windfarms (2024-07-25 11:39:58)
  GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects
• Police officer suspended after airport kicking video (2024-07-25 10:15:12)
  A police officer has been suspended after a film circulated of a man being kicked and stamped on the head at Manchester Airport.
• Tom Tugendhat vows to 'rebuild' the Conservative Party (2024-07-25 09:50:54)
  Tom Tugendhat vows to "rebuild" Conservative Party after election defeat
• Labour to use Crown Estate land to boost wind energy (2024-07-25 09:46:20)
  GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects
• Jenrick becomes third Tory leadership candidate (2024-07-25 09:39:46)
  The former immigration minister has launched his bid, promising to win back Reform UK voters.
• Tugendhat joins race to be next Conservative leader (2024-07-25 09:04:12)
  The former security minister became the second Tory MP to enter the contest to replace Rishi Sunak.
• Labour to use royal land to boost wind energy (2024-07-25 07:26:40)
  GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects
• Eluned Morgan promises conversations about FM vote (2024-07-25 06:47:10)
  There is no date for when Welsh Labour's new leader Eluned Morgan will become first minister.
• The five biggest challenges facing Wales' next FM (2024-07-25 05:06:45)
  From balancing the books to healing party rifts, here is what faces Eluned Morgan as first minister.
• Who could replace Rishi Sunak as party leader? (2024-07-25 04:02:04)
  The Conservatives have to choose a new leader to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
• What are the rules for choosing the new Conservative Party leader? (2024-07-25 04:01:03)
  A new leader, replacing Rishi Sunak, will be announced on 2 November.
• Labour teams with Crown Estate to boost wind energy (2024-07-24 23:09:45)
  GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects
• Tugendhat joins race to be next Tory leader (2024-07-24 21:48:47)
  The former security minister becomes the second Tory MP to enter the contest to replace Rishi Sunak.
• We owe public apology, says new Welsh Labour leader (2024-07-24 18:46:10)
  Eluned Morgan confirmed as Welsh Labour leader and Wales' first woman to be first minister.
• Nominations open in Conservative leadership contest (2024-07-24 17:59:56)
  A guide to how the Tories will choose a successor to Rishi Sunak, with the result announced on 2 November.
• Foreign Secretary asks for progress over Scot detained in India (2024-07-24 17:23:30)
  Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal faces terror charges in connection with political violence in the north of the country.
• New MP speaks about mother's death days after election (2024-07-24 17:13:01)
  New MP Steve Witherden speaks about his mother's recent death in his maiden Commons speech
• Lammy aims to reset UK-India ties with early trip (2024-07-24 17:00:09)
  The foreign secretary wants to boost relations amid instability among American and European allies.
• Eluned Morgan hopes to 'turn new page' for Welsh Labour (2024-07-24 16:37:55)
  The first female leader of Wales says she will "go out and listen to what the people want".
• PM agrees with Army chief's warning of 'volatile' world (2024-07-24 15:49:09)
  Gen Sir Roland Walker says the country must be ready to fight a war in three years.
• Starmer vows Ukraine support in low-key first PMQs (2024-07-24 13:46:30)
  The Labour leader largely agreed with Tory counterpart Rishi Sunak in his first appearance at PMQs.
• Keir Starmer's first PMQs as prime minister... in 90 seconds (2024-07-24 12:14:39)
  Keir Starmer faces his first Prime Minister's Questions since winning the general election.
• Starmer's first PMQs question from Sunak as prime minister (2024-07-24 11:56:53)
  The new prime minister takes up his role answering questions at PMQs in the Commons.
• MP who was raped says parents need to talk more about consent (2024-07-24 10:17:03)
  Natalie Fleet says parents need to give guidance to their sons over what real consent to have sex is.
• How will the new Conservative leader be chosen? (2024-07-24 09:52:13)
  The Tories have set out their plans to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader on 2 November.
• Cleverly urges Tory 'discipline' in leadership bid (2024-07-24 08:21:11)
  The shadow home secretary is first Tory MP to say he is standing in the race to replace Rishi Sunak.
• David Lammy arrives in India for trade talks (2024-07-24 07:13:37)
  Britain's foreign secretary wants to secure a free trade agreement with India, among other things.
• What's next for Jacob Rees-Mogg after election loss? (2024-07-24 05:22:22)
  His name now sits with big name Tories who lost their seats in the election on July 4.
• Labour MP calls for sex buying to be criminalised (2024-07-23 21:57:23)
  Tonia Antoniazzi calls for buying sex to be criminalised and crack down on "pimping websites".
• Chris Mason: Starmer’s ruthless streak on show again (2024-07-23 21:18:46)
  The PM has put down a marker - but will it nip future rebellions in the bud or store up trouble for later?
• Failed asylum seekers to be sent back to Vietnam (2024-07-23 20:22:32)
  A plane intended to remove asylum seekers to Rwanda will be used to send dozens of people to Vietnam, Labour sources said.
• Labour suspends seven rebel MPs over two-child benefit cap (2024-07-23 20:11:11)
  The government comfortably won the vote despite growing pressure from some of its own MPs to scrap the policy.
• James Cleverly running for Conservative leadership (2024-07-23 20:07:24)
  The shadow home secretary said the Conservatives must be a "united party" to restore its reputation.
• DWP must focus on work not welfare, says minister (2024-07-23 16:00:51)
  Liz Kendall says more attention needs to be given to why people cannot get work, including health and skills.
• Fewer HS2 seats could force passengers not to travel (2024-07-23 13:45:36)
  A report by the spending watchdog says new HS2 trains will have less space than existing services.
• Bibby Stockholm migrant barge to be closed (2024-07-23 13:34:45)
  The contract for the migrant barge, which houses asylum seekers off the coast of Dorset, will not be renewed.
• MPs to vote on two-child benefit cap (2024-07-23 12:46:01)
  The government is facing growing pressure from some of its own MPs to scrap the policy.
• Eluned Morgan likely to be Wales' first female FM (2024-07-23 05:06:14)
  She is expected to run unopposed to become first minister and Welsh Labour leader.
• Former PM Lord Wilson sold papers to help fund his care (2024-07-22 23:08:19)
  The two-time prime minister agreed to sell his entire archive to fund his care towards the end of his life.
• Conservatives plan to name new leader in November (2024-07-22 21:40:55)
  A new Tory leader will be announced by 2 November under plans set out by the 1922 committee.
• Inside Labour's first fortnight in power (2024-07-22 16:06:17)
  Laura Kuenssberg follows the story of Labour's first days in office with three key ministers.
• Tories spent £700m on Rwanda scheme, Cooper says (2024-07-22 16:04:49)
  The home secretary says the scheme is "the most shocking waste of taxpayers' money I have ever seen".
• Starmer calls Sunak 'prime minister' in Commons slip-up (2024-07-22 14:37:02)
  Sir Keir Starmer jokes that "old habits die hard" as he appears to give the leader of the opposition his old job back.
• Eluned Morgan confirms bid to be first minister (2024-07-22 12:00:02)
  Contest looking unlikely as health secretary throws hat in ring to be next Welsh Labour leader.
• Not an easy decision - Starmer on Biden standing down (2024-07-22 11:45:14)
  The UK PM pays tribute to Joe Biden's time in office, saying how much he cares about defence and security.
• Mel Stride considering Tory leadership bid (2024-07-22 11:24:02)
  The ex-minister and close ally of Rishi Sunak says "a number of colleagues" have suggested he should run.
• Shipyard support was ‘too risky for taxpayers’ (2024-07-22 11:17:07)
  The loss-making shipbuilder had applied for a loan guarantee of up to £200m.
• Better skills training will cut migration, vows PM (2024-07-22 11:05:24)
  The prime minister says improving the UK skills base will end an "over-reliance" on foreign workers.
• Chris Mason: UK readies for new US presidential race (2024-07-22 10:55:00)
  The suspicion that Joe Biden was too old to stand for re-election dominated Sir Keir Starmer’s first trip to the US as prime minister.
• Labour must deliver or risk populist rise, say cabinet ministers (2024-07-22 05:00:02)
  Rachel Reeves, David Lammy and Wes Streeting say Labour must restore faith in mainstream politics.
• Starmer says skills shake-up will help young people (2024-07-22 00:06:37)
  Labour wants to give firms more flexibility to spend cash currently earmarked for apprenticeships.
• Gething rival backs health secretary for next FM (2024-07-21 17:02:25)
  Eluned Morgan attracts the support of Jeremy Miles, who competed in the last leadership contest.
• Chancellor resists calls to lift two-child benefit cap (2024-07-21 10:02:37)
  The chancellor says she will not make an "unfunded" pledge to scrap the Conservative-era policy.
• Car washes and beauty sector to be targeted over immigration (2024-07-21 08:11:04)
  Yvette Cooper said 1,000 civil service staff will be redeployed away from the Rwanda scheme.
• Rachel Reeves hints at above-inflation public sector pay rise (2024-07-21 07:30:39)
  The chancellor says not settling the matter quickly would incur other costs to the wider economy.
• There is 'a cost to not settling' public sector pay - Reeves (2024-07-21 06:07:10)
  Independent pay review bodies recommended a 5.5% pay rise for teachers and some NHS workers.
• Reeves hints at above-inflation public sector pay rise (2024-07-21 05:13:21)
  The chancellor says not settling the matter quickly would incur other costs to the wider economy.
• Wales to have new first minister in September (2024-07-20 17:22:03)
  Welsh Labour announces a timetable for a leadership election after Vaughan Gething resigned.
• MP criticised for behaving 'abominably' in Commons (2024-07-20 14:06:14)
  Ms Atkins has been criticised after attempting to interrupt another MP during a Commons debate.
• Victoria Atkins behaved 'abominably', deputy speaker says (2024-07-20 13:36:51)
  Victoria Atkins is criticised by deputy speaker Christopher Chope for standing at the despatch box and attempting to intervene during a debate on Friday.
• Unfathomable errors and 'cinnamon bun' strategy: Political end-of-term report cards (2024-07-20 13:04:59)
  As Parliament approaches summer recess, Laura Kuenssberg reflects on how they've performed over a dizzying few months.
• Chris Mason: My 40 minutes with Ukraine's Zelensky (2024-07-19 07:03:40)
  The Ukrainian leader sat down with the BBC's political editor Chris Mason on Thursday.
• What is the King's Speech and why is it important? (2024-07-17 10:52:55)
  Charles delivered the King's Speech as part of the State Opening of Parliament on 17 July 2024.
• Chris Mason: Gething downfall delivers Starmer first headache (2024-07-16 15:15:44)
  The Welsh Labour government was for so long a case study in how the party could operate in power during its long years of opposition at Westminster.
• The Welsh first minister who lasted 118 days (2024-07-16 10:28:04)
  First Minister of Wales Vaughan Gething has quit after 118 days in the role following a series of controversies.
• Election abuse may have been coordinated - adviser (2024-07-14 05:10:34)
  Yvette Cooper has been urged to set up a short inquiry to investigate the ‘dark underbelly’ of abuse.
• Pomp, plans and power – what to expect in Labour’s King’s Speech (2024-07-13 11:47:13)
  As the reality of power sets in for Labour ministers, expect few fireworks but plenty of big plans when Parliament is opened.
• MPs' safety 'keeps me awake at night,' says Speaker (2024-07-13 09:27:08)
  Sir Lindsay Hoyle says he has "never seen anything as bad" as the level of threats against MPs.
• What next for MPs who lost their jobs? - ‘I'm not sure what to do’ (2024-07-13 03:15:31)
  The challenges facing former MPs as they move on from a £91,000 salary and life in the public eye.
• Labour’s first week: Eight key plans, and the challenges ahead (2024-07-13 02:27:56)
  What has Labour announced in its first week since sweeping to power?
• Thousands of prisoners to be released in September (2024-07-12 18:47:31)
  Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns of a "total breakdown of law and order" unless action is taken.
• Which voters should the Tories go after now? (2024-07-12 01:07:45)
  The Conservatives are debating their future - but the path back to victory is not straightforward.
• Lord Prescott removed from House of Lords (2024-07-10 18:13:19)
  It marks the end of a parliamentary career stretching back more than half a century.
• We don't have to repay UK for axed deal - Rwanda (2024-07-10 15:33:01)
  The UK paid £240m to Rwanda for the scheme, which never took off and has been scrapped by the new government.
• Tories must aim to be broad church, urges Cleverly (2024-07-10 15:01:34)
  The shadow home secretary warns against "narrowing" the party's offer to voters after its defeat.
• PM gives government jobs to brand new MPs (2024-07-09 19:11:38)
  In an unusual move, five MPs get junior ministerial roles having only been elected for the first time

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