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• Brexit: 'No prospect' of a deal unless backstop is dropped (2019-08-20 14:45:57)
  The PM calls the Irish border plan "unviable", but the EU says he hasn't offered realistic alternatives.
• Jeremy Corbyn refuses to echo allies' Brexit position (2019-08-20 14:33:20)
  Two close allies of the Labour leader say they would back Remain in any further EU referendum.
• Brexit: DUP's Donaldson on Northern Ireland backstop (2019-08-20 12:33:41)
  A DUP MP says his party wants a deal with the EU, but will not sign up to the “economic dismemberment of the UK”.
• Brexit: Freedom of movement plan 'will create chaos' - Abbott (2019-08-20 11:30:34)
  The shadow home secretary says the policy would "make Windrush look like a minor blip".
• Freedom of movement policy 'will create chaos' (2019-08-20 10:28:29)
  The shadow home secretary says EU citizens will be in the "same position as the Windrush people".
• Hong Kong: British consulate worker 'detained at China border' (2019-08-20 09:56:07)
  The Foreign Office says it is seeking further information from Chinese authorities.
• Brexit: Corbyn will 'follow what Labour says' in a referendum (2019-08-20 08:43:50)
  The Labour leader is yet to rule out staying neutral as close colleagues say they would back Remain.
• 'I want the Brexit uncertainty to end' (2019-08-20 08:36:09)
  A no-deal Brexit could cost the farming industry £850m a year in lost profits, new research seen by the BBC suggests.
• Brexit: Boris Johnson says 'anti-democratic' backstop must be scrapped (2019-08-20 08:06:41)
  The plan to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland is "unviable", the PM says in a letter to the EU.
• Brexit: Boris Johnson calls for 'anti-democratic' backstop to be scrapped (2019-08-20 02:12:46)
  The plan to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland is "unviable", the PM says in a letter to the EU.
• No-deal Brexit 'could cost farms £850m in profits' (2019-08-20 00:13:00)
  A no-deal Brexit could be a greater challenge than BSE and foot-and-mouth, a researcher suggests.
• Brexit: EU migration rules 'to end straight after no-deal' (2019-08-19 19:06:58)
  The government has ditched the idea of phasing out freedom of movement under a no-deal Brexit.
• Brexit: Johnson and Varadkar in hour-long call (2019-08-19 18:56:46)
  The two governments said the leaders "shared perspectives on the withdrawal agreement".
• Boris Johnson: UK 'will be ready' for no-deal Brexit (2019-08-19 16:14:11)
  The PM insists the UK will be ready for a possible no-deal exit, after warnings in a leaked report.
• Paralympian Lord Holmes denies sexually touching a woman (2019-08-19 13:23:58)
  Lord Holmes of Richmond is accused of touching the woman in a London hotel earlier this year.
• Brexit: Freedom of movement 'will end' says the government (2019-08-19 13:18:32)
  The government has ditched the idea of extending freedom of movement to 2021 in the event of a no-deal.
• Knife crime curfew plan for 12 year olds (2019-08-19 12:24:04)
  The Home Office is to allow courts to impose restrictions on people police suspect carry weapons.
• Boris Johnson orders action to stop measles spread (2019-08-19 08:36:13)
  A fall in uptake of the MMR vaccine means the UK has lost its measles-free status.
• Jeremy Corbyn: General election will stop Brexit 'crisis' (2019-08-19 04:17:56)
  A general election would be the "change of direction" the UK needs, the Labour leader will say later.
• Brexit: Sinn Féin criticise PM after no-deal dossier leak (2019-08-18 17:34:49)
  DUP leader Arlene Foster says she believes the dossier is "outdated" and leaked to undermine the PM.
• Brexit: No-deal dossier shows worst-case scenario - Gove (2019-08-18 16:19:56)
  A no-deal Brexit will bring "bumps in the road", Michael Gove admits, as a leaked government document warns of food and drug shortages.
• No-deal Brexit dossier shows worst-case scenario - Gove (2019-08-18 13:51:20)
  No deal planning has been accelerated, Michael Gove says, as a leaked government document warns of food and drug shortages.
• Police Scotland spend £7m on Brexit contingency planning (2019-08-18 13:16:22)
  A report on the force's plans names civil unrest as the biggest issue it faces in preparing to leave the EU.
• Michael Brown regrets 'stupid' £2.4m Lib Dem donation (2019-08-18 04:09:47)
  Michael Brown says his 2005 gift of £2.4m - a party record - led to recognition and pain for his family.
• Brexit: PM to tell EU leaders to renegotiate deal (2019-08-18 03:33:15)
  Boris Johnson will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron later this week.
• Brexit: Not leaving EU would betray democracy - Andrew RT Davies (2019-08-17 23:20:57)
  Andrew RT Davies says not delivering Brexit would be a "danger to the fabric of the United Kingdom".
• Brexit: Tory MP Oliver Letwin rejects Corbyn as caretaker PM (2019-08-17 09:38:33)
  But Oliver Letwin urges talks in the Commons to prevent the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal.
• Sajid Javid will 'simplify' the tax system in first Budget (2019-08-17 04:26:19)
  The chancellor says he is a "low tax guy" and he wants to see "simpler" taxes when he delivers his Budget.
• Labour promises to tackle 'retail apocalypse' (2019-08-16 21:42:15)
  The party wants to give councils powers to fill empty shops to avert the creation of "ghost streets".
• PM's partner Carrie Symonds makes first speech since No 10 move (2019-08-16 20:05:54)
  Boris Johnson's partner, who joined him in Downing Street in July, addresses a wildlife event.
• Carrie Symonds: What will her role be as PM's partner? (2019-08-16 19:29:57)
  Boris Johnson's partner is in No 10 - but will her role be different to previous PMs' spouses?
• Ken Clarke: I wouldn't rule out becoming prime minister (2019-08-16 16:49:10)
  Ex-chancellor says he'd be willing to lead "a government of national unity" to prevent a no-deal Brexit.
• Jeremy Corbyn 'open to' law forcing Brexit delay (2019-08-16 16:02:17)
  The Labour leader could push for an extension of Article 50, the BBC learns.
• Boris Johnson pays tribute to police officer killed (2019-08-16 12:47:31)
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described the killing of PC Andrew Harper as "mindless and brutal".
• Home Office role in 'Woke' Muslim social network revealed (2019-08-16 10:26:04)
  The network on Facebook and Instagram helps combat online radicalisation, says Home Office.
• Jo Swinson: Clarke and Harman prepared to lead emergency government (2019-08-16 08:00:28)
  Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson says the senior Tory and Labour MPs are both prepared to be caretaker PMs.
• Strength of British military falls for ninth year (2019-08-16 03:58:36)
  The government is accused of "running down" the military, as figures show a further drop in numbers.
• Peterloo Massacre: Tracing the relatives of the Failsworth Reformers (2019-08-15 23:54:02)
  An academic's project brings together families of protesters for the 200th anniversary.
• What has gone wrong with rail franchising? (2019-08-15 23:06:22)
  Calls to reform the system are growing amid anger over rising fares and poor punctuality.
• £13m written off the value of public stake in BiFab (2019-08-15 23:00:22)
  The Scottish government's stake in the engineering yards is slashed from £19m to £6m after a watchdog's review.
• Jeremy Corbyn hails Wales' lead in 'green revolution' (2019-08-15 21:38:57)
  Labour leader restates support for renewable energy schemes to "transform society" and create jobs.
• Brexit: Corbyn plan to stop no-deal meets resistance (2019-08-15 18:44:30)
  The Labour leader's plan to become caretaker PM is rejected by Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson.
• Conservative MP urges others to consider Corbyn's Brexit plan (2019-08-15 16:24:43)
  Tory MP Guto Bebb says a short-term Corbyn government would be "less damaging" than a no-deal Brexit.
• Celebrities call for more creative education in schools (2019-08-15 16:18:16)
  Stars from the arts world urge the government to make creative education accessible to young people.
• Brexit: Corbyn plan to stop no deal meets resistance (2019-08-15 16:05:36)
  The Labour leader's plan to become caretaker PM is rejected by Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson.
• What is Labour's Brexit plan? (2019-08-15 12:46:44)
  Labour says it will do all it can to stop a no-deal Brexit.
• Greta Thunberg: Caroline Lucas reports Arron Banks to Twitter (2019-08-15 10:56:20)
  Brexit campaigner Arron Banks says his tweet about "freak yachting accidents" was a joke.
• Brexit: Swinson calls for MPs to 'stand and be counted' (2019-08-15 10:49:52)
  The Liberal Democrat leader says it is "not enough" simply to express opposition to a no-deal Brexit.
• Leaders call for £39bn for Northern Powerhouse Rail project (2019-08-15 09:59:22)
  Boris Johnson said a "very, very good case" is being made for improving connections.
• Corbyn: 'I'll call no-confidence vote to defeat no-deal Brexit' (2019-08-15 08:45:28)
  The prime minister "is taking us away from Europe into the arms of Donald Trump", says Labour leader.
• Ex-Tory MP Sarah Wollaston on joining the Lib Dems (2019-08-15 07:56:03)
  She tells Today her constituents are "horrified" at the Tory Party's "shift to the right".
• Chicken takeaway boxes warn young people of knife crime danger (2019-08-15 06:17:46)
  Ministers want to dissuade young people from carrying weapons but critics say the plan is offensive.
• Corbyn: UK parliament should not block Indyref2 (2019-08-15 05:19:09)
  The Labour leader says Westminster should not prevent a vote - but he does not think it is a "good idea".
• UK must accept US food standards in trade deal, says farm chief (2019-08-14 23:02:57)
  Fears over practices like chlorine-washing chicken are unfounded, says the head of America's farm lobby.
• Brexit: Corbyn plans to call no-confidence vote to defeat no-deal (2019-08-14 21:57:50)
  The Labour leader plans to lead a caretaker government after winning a no-confidence vote in the government.
• Sarah Wollaston: Ex-Tory MP joins Lib Dems (2019-08-14 21:49:22)
  Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson says the pro-Remain MP will bring "real expertise" to the party.
• Labour MP Albert Owen to stand down at next election (2019-08-14 21:47:04)
  Albert Owen has held the Ynys Mon seat since 2001 and cites personal reasons for standing down.
• Do Boris Johnson's tax and spending plans add up? (2019-08-14 15:34:29)
  Boris Johnson has pledged big tax cuts and spending increases.
• Boris Johnson: Brexit opponents 'collaborating' with EU (2019-08-14 14:16:03)
  The PM says opposition to Brexit in Parliament means the EU is less likely to compromise on a deal.
• Brexit: No chance of US trade deal if Irish accord hit - Pelosi (2019-08-14 13:21:29)
  Congress will block a UK trade deal if Brexit harms the Good Friday Agreement, key US Democrat says.
• Boris Johnson accuser loses appeal to take '£350m claim' to Supreme Court (2019-08-14 11:20:24)
  Marcus Ball still wants to prosecute Boris Johnson over his 2016 EU referendum claims.
• No-deal Brexit: Can MPs overrule the new prime minister? (2019-08-14 10:02:53)
  What ways - if any - do MPs have of preventing the UK leaving the EU without a deal on 31 October?
• Hammond: 'No-deal Brexit would be betrayal' (2019-08-14 08:47:42)
  The ex-chancellor also says removing the Irish border 'backstop' is a "wrecking tactic".
• MP Chris Williamson sues Labour for suspension over anti-Semitism (2019-08-14 01:30:03)
  Chris Williamson calls the decision to re-impose his suspension "unconstitutional".
• Brexit: Hammond says PM's demands 'wreck' chance of new deal (2019-08-13 23:59:46)
  Leaving the EU without a deal would be "a betrayal" of the referendum result, the former chancellor warns.
• Brexit: Hammond demands 'genuine' negotiations with EU (2019-08-13 21:55:27)
  Leaving the EU without a deal would "break up the UK", former chancellor warns.
• Boris Johnson: PM grimaces at body scan shot (2019-08-13 16:39:23)
  The PM grimaces after seeing a body scan from a prisoner who tried to smuggle contraband into jail.
• Scottish government pays out £500,000 in costs to Alex Salmond (2019-08-13 15:51:19)
  The former first minister is awarded £512,250 from the Scottish government over a court battle.
• Facebook letter fails to satisfy DCMS chair Damian Collins (2019-08-13 12:29:17)
  The social network is accused of providing a "disingenuous" response to MPs' latest questions.
• Brexit: Ministers expect no-deal challenge next month (2019-08-13 12:11:12)
  No 10 assumes the EU will wait for MPs to try and block a no-deal before engaging in further talks.
• UK wage growth picks up to 11-year high (2019-08-13 11:11:29)
  Earnings growth continues to accelerate but the unemployment rate edges up, official figures show.
• Crime: What has Boris Johnson promised on law and order? (2019-08-13 10:51:45)
  Boris Johnson has made several announcements on law and order. But what exactly is he proposing?
• Hands-free phone ban for drivers 'should be considered' (2019-08-12 23:40:21)
  A committee of MPs says there is a "misleading impression" the devices are completely safe.
• Legal bid to stop Westminster Brexit shut-down (2019-08-12 23:00:46)
  A group of politicians want the courts to rule out suspending parliament to push through a no-deal Brexit.
• Prisons: Boris Johnson pledges £100m to boost security (2019-08-12 21:36:39)
  Jails in England and Wales cannot be allowed to become "factories for making bad people worse", PM says.
• UK 'first in line' for US trade deal, says John Bolton (2019-08-12 21:32:50)
  The US would consider negotiating deals on "sector-by-sector" basis, says a senior Trump aide.
• Jared O'Mara: MP's office investigated over security failure (2019-08-12 18:56:06)
  Jared O'Mara's chief of staff had access to sensitive casework and his emails, a BBC investigation found.
• Brexit: Caroline Lucas criticised over all-female cabinet plan (2019-08-12 15:44:58)
  Caroline Lucas defends her plan aimed at stopping a no-deal Brexit, saying women are less tribal.
• Meghan has made Prince Harry less popular, says Farage (2019-08-12 15:24:49)
  The Brexit Party leader said Prince Harry's popularity has "fallen off a cliff" since he met Meghan.
• Grouse shooting: Labour calls for review amid habitat concerns (2019-08-12 14:41:39)
  Labour raises environmental concerns ahead of the four-month grouse shooting season from Monday.
• Caroline Lucas MP calls on female political leaders to form an "emergency cabinet" (2019-08-12 11:17:41)
  The Green MP Caroline Lucas, who wants to stop a no-deal Brexit, says it's a time of "national crisis".
• Law and order: Extra £85m for CPS to tackle violent crime (2019-08-12 09:55:27)
  A review into sentencing is also promised as Downing Street continues its focus on law and order.
• What is a vote of no confidence? (2019-08-08 10:38:36)
  Why governments can only continue if they have the confidence of the House of Commons.
• Leaving the EU is number one priority, says Duncan Smith (2019-08-08 09:54:51)
  Parliament must deliver on the referendum result, says the former Conservative party leader.
• How would a no-deal Brexit affect your chicken dinner? (2019-08-07 15:51:11)
  Would leaving the EU without a deal cost chicken lovers more or less?
• What is 'no-deal Brexit'? (2019-08-06 07:07:33)
  What people really mean when they talk about leaving the EU without a Brexit deal.
• 20 NHS building projects given green light (2019-08-05 16:31:03)
  New wards, intensive care units and diagnostic centres will be built, says new PM.
• Could there be an early general election? (2019-08-05 12:51:59)
  Some MPs say they are prepared to trigger an election before Brexit. But is there enough time?
• Brecon and Radnorshire by-election: What does it tell us? (2019-08-02 10:28:00)
  The Lib Dems' victory was the first major test of a "Remain alliance" between pro-EU parties.
• Brexit: Did Dominic Raab warn of no-deal during referendum campaign? (2019-08-01 12:14:38)
  Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he talked about it "almost every time" he was interviewed.
• No-deal Brexit: 10 ways it could affect you (2019-08-01 08:50:48)
  From your weekly shop to your holiday plans, how could a no-deal Brexit affect you?
• No-deal Brexit: What is direct rule in Northern Ireland? (2019-07-31 04:23:52)
  Direct rule for Northern Ireland is being talked about - but what would it mean?
• Who are Boris Johnson's key advisers? (2019-07-30 16:04:09)
  New Prime Minister Boris Johnson will rely on a group of key advisers.
• Have police numbers dropped? (2019-07-26 14:10:53)
  As Boris Johnson announces a big recruitment drive, Reality Check checks what's happened to police numbers.
• Brexit: Does the UK owe the EU £39bn? (2019-07-25 14:38:26)
  How much is the UK expected to pay the EU after Brexit?
• Boris Johnson replaces Theresa May as the UK's new prime minister (2019-07-25 12:24:47)
  Boris Johnson says he wants to "change the country for the better".
• Backstop: Why is the Irish border blocking Brexit? (2019-07-25 12:12:02)
  Boris Johnson says he can solve the Irish border Brexit problem
• Boris Johnson: Beyond Brexit, what's in the new PM's in-tray? (2019-07-24 10:29:10)
  Brexit will dominate Boris Johnson's to-do list. but there are other nagging priorities too.
• The new PM's first job: Impress the cat (2019-07-24 09:12:35)
  PM's come and go, but the Downing Street cat, Larry, remains in situ.
• Theresa May: What happens when you stop being prime minister? (2019-07-24 04:17:43)
  On the day Theresa May gives up her home and job we look at what the prime minister is left with.
• Boris Johnson: What will the new prime minister mean for NI? (2019-07-23 17:20:14)
  BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack assesses what Number 10's new occupant will mean for NI.
• Reality Check: the new PM's Brexit plan (2019-07-23 14:03:26)
  How does Boris Johnson plan to deliver Brexit in under 100 days?
• A look at Boris Johnson's track record (2019-07-23 11:10:50)
  The record of the man who will be the UK's next prime minister.
• Lib Dems: Who is new leader Jo Swinson? (2019-07-22 15:31:57)
  The MP has become the first female leader in the Liberal Democrats' 31-year history.
• Who would win if a general election were held now? (2019-07-22 00:23:23)
  With the UK about to get a new prime minister, the prospect of an early election is not far-fetched.
• 10 things that stopped Brexit happening (2019-07-18 04:27:28)
  An account of 10 crucial mistakes, mishaps and misunderstandings that might explain why the UK hasn't left the EU yet.
• EU Commission: What is it and what does it do? (2019-07-16 17:57:43)
  The European Commission is a key EU body - what is it and who gets to be part of it?
• A guide to Labour Party anti-Semitism claims (2019-07-16 13:06:21)
  The roots of the row over Jeremy Corbyn's party and claims of anti-Semitism.
• Northern Ireland bill - what happens next? (2019-07-15 05:31:24)
  If Stormont is not restored, could Northern Ireland have new same-sex marriage and abortion laws?
• What is a judicial review and can it stop a no-deal Brexit? (2019-07-10 16:48:06)
  How is the legal procedure triggered, how long does it take, and what do judges consider before making a ruling?
• Brexit: What is proroguing Parliament? (2019-07-10 16:11:05)
  Could a new prime minister shut down Parliament to force a no-deal Brexit?
• Labour's long and winding road to another referendum (2019-07-09 18:05:27)
  How has the party's position changed since the 2016 EU referendum?
• Tory leadership contest: What's on the minds of party members? (2019-07-05 00:15:13)
  The new prime minister will be chosen by 160,000 Tory party members - but what are the vote-winning issues?
• Brexit: Are Tories worried about the future of the union? (2019-07-04 12:02:46)
  The UK would be under greater strain in the event of a no-deal Brexit ,warns PM's de facto deputy.
• Germany's Ursula von der Leyen nominated to lead EU Commission (2019-07-02 20:29:46)
  German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen is picked for the top EU post after a marathon summit.
• Pod Save Brexitcast (2019-06-28 15:51:47)
  BBC correspondents give their analysis as Theresa May calls it a day.
• How could a UK points-based immigration system work? (2019-06-27 12:32:25)
  Boris Johnson calls for an Australian-style system to meet the needs of the UK economy.
• Gatt 24: Would obscure trade rule help with no-deal Brexit? (2019-06-24 09:47:51)
  Does a trade law exist that would allow the UK to continue without tariffs for 10 years?
• Tory leadership: Who gets to choose the UK's next prime minister? (2019-06-23 01:35:20)
  It is not now MPs who will get to decide between Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson.
• Track record: Jeremy Hunt (2019-06-20 19:14:51)
  The former longest-serving health secretary hopes to beat Boris Johnson to the job of prime minister.
• Tory leadership: Stage set for Johnson v Hunt (2019-06-20 17:55:01)
  How will the campaign between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt play out?
• Tory leadership candidates' Brexit plans in a nutshell (2019-06-19 14:31:46)
  How will the remaining candidates get a deal through Parliament? And what happens if it's voted down?
• Tory leadership race: Fact-checking the claims (2019-06-18 21:50:15)
  Reality Check assesses some of the claims made in the leadership debate.
• Theresa May: Did she solve her seven burning injustices? (2019-05-24 10:31:05)
  When Theresa May became prime minister in July 2016 she identified seven burning injustices.

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