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• Abortion: NI politicians' bid to halt law changes fails (2019-10-21 16:14:55)
  Legislation is set to change at midnight, which will see abortion decriminalised in Northern Ireland.
• Corbyn accuses PM of 'posturing' over Brexit delay (2019-10-21 16:12:52)
  The Labour leader accuses the PM of "posturing" after Boris Johnson sent the required letter to the EU without signing it.
• Brexit: MPs' vote on deal ruled out by Speaker John Bercow (2019-10-21 15:55:29)
  The government says it is disappointed, but will go ahead with introducing legislation putting the deal into law.
• Speaker blocks Brexit deal vote in the Commons (2019-10-21 15:07:49)
  The Speaker rejects a government attempt to hold a "yes" or "no" vote on its Brexit deal, arguing it would be "repetitive and disorderly".
• UKIP leader suspended over data theft allegations (2019-10-21 13:17:11)
  Three other members have also been suspended and reported to Action Fraud by the party's chairwoman.
• What is the Withdrawal Agreement Bill? (2019-10-21 12:53:28)
  You might have heard people talking about the WAB. Here's what it is.
• Brexit: I'll support bill at second reading, says Labour's Nandy (2019-10-21 12:23:31)
  Labour MP Lisa Nandy says she will back the government's Brexit bill at its second reading, but hopes "compromise" can be reached.
• Abortion law: NI politicians return to Stormont (2019-10-21 12:14:58)
  Some assembly members are sitting for the first time in nearly three years; others call it a pantomime.
• Sir John Curtice: Do voters support Boris Johnson's Brexit deal? (2019-10-21 12:06:56)
  How voters want MPs to approach Boris Johnson's deal on the UK's departure from the EU.
• Brexit: Letwin amendment 'moves goal posts', says Barclay (2019-10-21 12:06:43)
  The Brexit secretary says the Letwin amendment - backed by the Commons on Saturday - is a "moving of the goal posts".
• Court delays decision on Boris Johnson's Brexit tactics (2019-10-21 12:02:58)
  Judges had been asked to consider whether Boris Johnson tried to "frustrate" the Benn Act by sending two letters to the EU.
• Abortion reform: NI politicians to return to Stormont (2019-10-21 09:39:06)
  The NI Assembly is to sit for the first time in nearly three years but some are calling it a "pantomime".
• Stormont recall: MLAs to sit for first time in nearly three years (2019-10-21 08:13:52)
  Stormont is to sit for the first time in nearly three years but some are calling it a "pantomime".
• Brexit: No 10 to push again for vote on Boris Johnson's deal (2019-10-21 02:55:11)
  Boris Johnson wants "a straight up-and-down vote" as the Commons returns to action two days after its rare Saturday session.
• Court asked to consider if PM's Brexit delay tactic is lawful (2019-10-20 23:31:50)
  Scottish judges will consider whether he tried to "frustrate" the Benn Act by sending two letters to the EU.
• Brexit: Labour's 'door is open' to DUP for talks (2019-10-20 15:53:33)
  As the DUP says the PM is "fixated" with his Brexit deadline, Labour invites the party to talks.
• 'Brexit uncertainty is harming my business' (2019-10-20 13:55:30)
  Rob Tanner is one of a number of small business owners who say the political stalemate is damaging.
• PM 'trying to frustrate' Brexit delay law, says SNP (2019-10-20 12:28:01)
  Leading SNP MP Joanna Cherry says the PM's latest Brexit move could break a promise given to the Court of Session.
• Brexit: Johnson 'has the numbers' in Commons to pass deal, says Raab (2019-10-20 11:52:16)
  The government insists it will still meet the 31 October deadline, despite sending a letter asking for an extension.
• Dominic Raab confident UK will leave EU on 31 October (2019-10-20 10:10:46)
  Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says he's confident the UK will leave the EU at the end of October.
• Brexit: UK will leave EU this month, ministers insist (2019-10-20 09:55:11)
  The PM is determined to meet the 31 October deadline, they say, despite a government letter asking for an extension.
• Brexit: Johnson is being 'childlike' over delay - Starmer (2019-10-20 09:20:47)
  Labour's Brexit spokesman criticises Boris Johnson's handling of a Brexit extension request.
• Letwin: 'I'm absolutely behind the government now' (2019-10-20 09:05:30)
  Sir Oliver Letwin says his amendment was about an orderly exit from the EU, not trying to stop Brexit.
• Brexit sparks boom in applications for politics courses (2019-10-20 01:15:28)
  Brexit may be driving many to distraction - but it is boom time for university politics departments.
• PM sends EU unsigned request seeking Brexit delay (2019-10-19 21:55:29)
  No 10 source says an accompanying letter makes clear Boris Johnson believes an extension would be a mistake.
• Brexit: MPs heckled after vote (2019-10-19 18:23:55)
  Members of the public confronted ministers near Parliament buildings.
• Brexit: What actually happened on Saturday? (2019-10-19 18:00:15)
  The BBC's Jonathan Blake explains what the Letwin amendment is, and what it means for Brexit.
• People's Vote march: Jubilant scenes at 'final say' Brexit protest (2019-10-19 16:09:07)
  Supporters of the "People's Vote" cheered as MPs voted to withhold approval of the PM's deal.
• Brexit delay: How can Article 50 be extended? (2019-10-19 16:02:17)
  The law states if no deal has been agreed by 19 October, Boris Johnson must ask for an extension from the EU.
• Jo Swinson: Lib Dem leader calls for PM to deliver Brexit letter (2019-10-19 15:35:49)
  Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson requested a break to let the PM ask for an extension.
• Hyde Park to Parliament in 60 seconds (2019-10-19 15:34:06)
  Aerial footage shows the route of the People's Vote march through central London.
• Brexit: Johnson vows to press on despite defeat over deal delay (2019-10-19 15:22:14)
  Boris Johnson says he will put a bill on his Brexit deal to MPs next week, after they backed a further delay compelling him to ask for an extension to 31 October deadline.
• Brexit: Can a no-deal still happen? (2019-10-19 15:12:54)
  MPs passed a law to avoid a no-deal exit. But how might the prime minister get around it?
• Saturday's Brexit vote in Parliament: What happens now? (2019-10-19 15:02:15)
  The government has lost a vote on its Brexit deal, compelling it to seek a delay from Brussels.
• 'Emphatic decision by House' to stop no deal - Corbyn (2019-10-19 14:53:03)
  Jeremy Corbyn says Boris Johnson ''can no longer use the threat of a no deal crash out to blackmail members''.
• Brexit deal delay: Sir Oliver Letwin thanks MPs (2019-10-19 14:50:57)
  He tells the Commons his amendment means it's impossible for the UK "to crash out without a deal".
• Brexit deal: Did your MP vote for the Letwin amendment? (2019-10-19 14:33:46)
  Find out if your MP voted for a proposal to withhold Commons approval to the Brexit deal until it becomes law.
• Boris Johnson: 'I will not negotiate a delay with the EU' (2019-10-19 14:28:16)
  Boris Johnson says he is not compelled to ask for a delay to Brexit, despite Letwin amendment vote.
• MPs back Brexit deal delay (2019-10-19 14:12:38)
  Boris Johnson says he will put a bill on his deal to leave EU to MPs next week.
• Brexit: DUP votes for amendment to delay UK exit (2019-10-19 14:08:11)
  The party helped pass the amendment that could delay Brexit until all necessary laws are passed in Parliament.
• The moment MPs pass amendment delaying Brexit (2019-10-19 14:06:56)
  MPs vote in favour of the Letwin amendment, delaying Brexit until legislation is passed by Parliament.
• Keir Starmer: Brexit deal a 'trap-door to no-deal' (2019-10-19 13:32:05)
  The shadow Brexit Secretary warned MPs against the prime minister's agreement
• Brexit: Theresa May urges MPs to vote for the deal (2019-10-19 12:39:44)
  The former prime minister backs the Brexit deal, and urges MPs to support it.
• People's Vote march: Tens of thousands in 'final say' Brexit protest (2019-10-19 11:53:54)
  Protesters calling for another referendum march on Westminster as MPs debate the PM's new deal.
• Saturday's Brexit votes in Parliament: What's going on and what time is the vote? (2019-10-19 11:02:14)
  MPs could vote four times on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal.
• Brexit: Corbyn brands PM's deal a 'sell-out' (2019-10-19 10:30:29)
  But Boris Johnson is told by Jeremy Corbyn that Labour will not back the agreement he secured with the EU.
• Saturday's Brexit votes in Parliament: What's going on? (2019-10-19 10:04:43)
  MPs could vote four times on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal.
• Brexit: PM urges Commons to back 'new and better deal' (2019-10-19 09:58:19)
  Boris Johnson is trying to convince MPs to support the agreement he secured with the EU.
• Brexit: Commons set for knife-edge votes on deal (2019-10-19 09:50:28)
  Boris Johnson urges MPs to back his agreement with the EU, amid moves by MPs to delay approval of the deal until Brexit laws are passed.
• Brexit: DUP 'won't be supporting government' in Commons vote (2019-10-19 07:43:01)
  The deputy leader of the DUP says the party will not support the government in vote on EU withdrawal deal.
• Brexit: MPs set for knife-edge vote on Boris Johnson's deal (2019-10-19 04:02:31)
  Boris Johnson urges MPs to back his deal ahead of what looks to be an incredibly close vote in the Commons.
• Carney: Brexit deal 'positive' for UK economy (2019-10-18 21:08:07)
  Governor of the Bank of England says deal takes away the threat of a 'disorderly' Brexit.
• Brexit: What happens if the PM loses Saturday's vote? (2019-10-18 20:17:32)
  The Brexitcast team tries to predict Boris Johnson's next move if MPs reject his Brexit deal.
• Brexit: What does the deal say about workers' rights? (2019-10-18 18:47:53)
  What does Mr Johnson's new agreement say about environmental standards or workers' rights?
• Brexit: MPs who reject deal 'will have to look voters in the eye' (2019-10-18 18:20:17)
  The Welsh secretary urges MPs to back Boris Johnson's deal and honour the referendum result.
• Court of Session dismisses bid to stop 'illegal' Brexit deal (2019-10-18 17:47:15)
  Lord Pentland ruled the application by Remain campaigners was "misconceived and unjustified".
• In full: Laura Kuenssberg grills Johnson on Brexit deal (2019-10-18 16:59:22)
  The prime minister urges MPs to "come together" and vote for his Brexit deal on Saturday.
• Brexit: No better outcome than my deal, says Johnson (2019-10-18 16:59:11)
  Boris Johnson makes a fresh appeal to MPs ahead of Saturday's knife-edge Commons vote on his Brexit deal.
• Brexit: All you need to know about the UK leaving the EU (2019-10-18 15:40:28)
  A simple guide on the UK leaving the European Union.
• Brexit deal: Which MP votes are up for grabs? (2019-10-18 15:38:03)
  The deal agreed by Boris Johnson and the EU can't proceed until it has been voted for by MPs.
• Brexit: What to expect from Parliament's Saturday sitting (2019-10-18 13:39:18)
  The weekend sitting of Parliament will see MPs vote on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal.
• Scottish court considers bid to stop 'illegal' Brexit deal (2019-10-18 12:26:08)
  The Court of Session has heard legal arguments in the case brought by anti-Brexit campaigner Jo Maugham.
• Brexit: MPs who reject deal 'should look voters in the eye' (2019-10-18 12:06:03)
  The Welsh secretary urges MPs to back Boris Johnson's deal and honour the referendum result.
• Crunching the numbers on key Brexit vote (2019-10-18 10:20:37)
  The House of Commons will sit on Saturday to vote on the new Brexit deal proposed by Boris Johnson.
• Brexit: Crunching the numbers on key MPs' vote on Johnson's new deal (2019-10-18 10:20:37)
  The House of Commons will sit on Saturday to vote on the new Brexit deal proposed by Boris Johnson.
• Scottish Court reviews bid to stop 'illegal' Brexit deal (2019-10-18 09:42:15)
  Anti-Brexit campaigner Jo Maugham has lodged a petition at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
• SNP calls for Brexit extension and general election (2019-10-18 07:17:50)
  Ian Blackford tables an amendment calling for a three-month delay to allow time for a general election.
• Brexit: DUP 'encouraging' Tory MPs to reject deal (2019-10-18 07:14:25)
  The party's Brexit spokesperson says it wants Conservatives to "take a stand" in Saturday's vote.
• Brexit: Labour MPs who want PM's deal should 'be honest' (2019-10-18 05:46:43)
  Those MPs who fear a no-deal Brexit should back the new deal, a senior Tory MP says.
• Brexit: Johnson in race to win support for deal (2019-10-18 03:06:15)
  The PM will try to persuade MPs to back his deal ahead of what is expected to be a knife-edge vote on Saturday in the Commons.
• Brexit: Johnson to begin charm offensive over deal (2019-10-18 02:06:39)
  The prime minister will seek to build a Commons majority for his deal ahead of Saturday's crunch vote.
• Scottish Court to review bid to stop 'illegal' Brexit deal (2019-10-18 00:14:48)
  Anti-Brexit campaigner Jo Maugham has lodged a petition at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
• Conservative MP Mark Field to stand down over Brexit disagreement (2019-10-17 22:17:49)
  Mark Field says he has "no desire to become a disaffected, dissenting voice from the backbenches".
• Brexit: Who are the DUP? (2019-10-17 21:54:33)
  The BBC's Jayne McCormack explains why the Democratic Unionist Party has so much power.
• Brexit: What is the DUP and what does it believe in? (2019-10-17 21:54:33)
  The BBC's Jayne McCormack explains why the Democratic Unionist Party has so much power.
• Boris Johnson's new Brexit deal - will MPs support it? (2019-10-17 18:52:04)
  With an agreement reached with the EU, Boris Johnson now needs MPs to back it in Parliament.
• Four ways new Brexit deal is different (2019-10-17 18:17:57)
  Brussels correspondent Adam Fleming compares Boris Johnson's withdrawal agreement with Theresa May's.
• Brexit: Johnson 'very confident' MPs will back deal (2019-10-17 18:03:56)
  The PM is facing an uphill battle to get his new Brexit deal through the House of Commons on Saturday.
• Brexit: 'This is a good deal' says chancellor (2019-10-17 17:27:33)
  The chancellor praises the deal brokered between the UK and EU, and urges parliamentarians to back it.
• DUP: PM 'too eager for Brexit deal at any cost' (2019-10-17 16:01:47)
  DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds says the Benn Act has forced the PM into "desperation measures".
• Brexit: What is in Boris Johnson's new deal with the EU? (2019-10-17 15:55:30)
  A revised Brexit deal has been agreed by the UK and EU. What does it contain?
• Brexit deal: What does it mean? (2019-10-17 15:53:32)
  Boris Johnson has agreed a new Brexit deal with the EU - but what does it mean and will Parliament pass it?
• Jeremy Corbyn says Labour will oppose the new deal (2019-10-17 15:49:28)
  Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn says the prime minister's new Brexit deal is leading Britain "in the direction of a de-regulated society".
• Stormont to be recalled after abortion petition (2019-10-17 15:45:25)
  The DUP-proposed move is a last-ditch attempt to stop the reform of NI's abortion law.
• Brexit deal: Why does the DUP's opinion matter? (2019-10-17 15:44:05)
  BBC News NI assesses the new Brexit deal, why the DUP won't vote for it and why that matters.
• Brexit deal: Five reasons EU is happy with revised deal (2019-10-17 15:34:59)
  EU leaders have hailed the agreement as a big step even though it still has to get through the UK Parliament.
• European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says deal provides 'certainty' (2019-10-17 13:19:15)
  The European Commission President says the new deal is a "testament to our commitment to finding a solution" and "provides peace and stability on the island of Ireland".
• PM Boris Johnson: This is a very good deal (2019-10-17 13:11:20)
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the new Brexit deal struck between the UK and EU is a "reasonable, fair outcome".
• Michael Gove says new deal 'strengthens the United Kingdom' (2019-10-17 12:58:56)
  Cabinet Minister Michael Gove says he hopes the DUP will have an opportunity "to reflect" on the new deal and that MPs will "appreciate" what the deal offers.
• What is in the new Brexit deal? (2019-10-17 12:45:53)
  A revised Brexit deal has been agreed by the UK and EU. What does it contain?
• Legal bid at Court of Session to stop MPs passing 'illegal' Brexit deal (2019-10-17 12:27:52)
  Anti-Brexit campaigner Jo Maugham has lodged a petition at Scotland's highest civil court.
• Brexit: EU and UK reach deal but DUP refuses support (2019-10-17 12:16:34)
  The prime minister calls the agreement "a great new deal", but a successful vote in Parliament is not yet certain.
• Jo Swinson says new deal is 'even worse for our economy' (2019-10-17 12:08:03)
  Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson says her party will still be arguing for the public to have the "final say" and give them the chance to remain in the EU.
• Rees-Mogg congratulates prime minister on new deal (2019-10-17 11:46:32)
  Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg welcomed the prime minister's new Brexit deal and said he hoped the DUP could find "comfort and support" in it.
• Exchange rates: Why has the value of the pound jumped? (2019-10-17 11:14:30)
  A simple guide to how currency is valued and what it means for your finances.
• Michel Barnier outlines New Brexit deal (2019-10-17 10:59:08)
  Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier outlines the new Brexit deal agreed between the prime minister and the EU.
• Brexit: DUP has not been abandoned, says NI secretary (2019-10-17 10:56:48)
  The NI secretary denies the government has abandoned the DUP after the UK and EU agree a Brexit deal.
• Michel Barnier confirms new Brexit deal reached (2019-10-17 10:29:23)
  EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier announces a new deal between the UK and EU has been agreed.
• New Brexit deal agreed, says Boris Johnson (2019-10-17 10:15:36)
  The PM calls the agreement "a great new deal", but the DUP say they still cannot support it.
• Brexit deal: Issue of consent at heart of DUP concern (2019-10-17 10:01:12)
  For politicians in Belfast and Dublin, issues such as identity and peace-building are crucial.
• Speaker John Bercow MP discusses bad language in Parliament with teenagers. (2019-10-17 09:59:40)
  Teenagers campaigning for politicians to clean up their language in Parliament have met with the Speaker John Bercow.
• Labour's Hilary Benn says there must be another Brexit referendum (2019-10-17 09:54:57)
  Labour MP Hilary Benn says there must be a "confirmatory referendum" attached to any potential Brexit deal agreed by the government.
• Legal bid at Court of Session to stop MPs debating Brexit deal (2019-10-17 09:27:33)
  Anti-Brexit campaigner Jo Maugham will lodge a petition at Scotland's highest civil court.
• Brexit: DUP rejects deal 'as things stand' as PM heads to EU summit (2019-10-17 06:13:48)
  It is a blow for Boris Johnson as the PM heads to EU summit for more talks on his draft agreement.
• Brexit: PM heads to EU summit as deal talks continue (2019-10-17 03:37:56)
  Boris Johnson travels to Brussels as efforts continue back home to win support for his Brexit deal.
• Louise Ellman: MP quits Labour over anti-Semitism concerns (2019-10-16 22:07:09)
  The MP leaves after 55 years saying "anti-Semitism" has become "mainstream" under Jeremy Corbyn.
• Climate change: Boris Johnson to chair new committee (2019-10-16 21:38:36)
  A committee is set up to push climate action but critics point to delay on environment policy.
• Brexit: 'No deal tonight', UK government source says (2019-10-16 20:00:43)
  UK and EU officials are continuing technical talks, but there is no sign of a breakthrough ahead of Thursday's summit.
• Macron: 'I want to believe Brexit being finalised'' (2019-10-16 18:26:13)
  The French president says he hopes a deal will be signed off on Thursday.
• Macron: 'I want to believe Brexit being finalised' (2019-10-16 18:26:13)
  The French president says he hopes a deal will be signed off on Thursday.
• House of Commons appoints new Serjeant at Arms (2019-10-16 16:49:16)
  Nigerian-born Ugbana Oyet will take up the position, which involves keeping order during debates.
• Commons appoints new Serjeant at Arms (2019-10-16 16:49:16)
  Nigerian-born Ugbana Oyet will take up the position, which involves keeping order during debates.
• Brexit: What have been the sticking points? (2019-10-16 16:31:42)
  A revised Brexit deal, acceptable to both UK and EU negotiators, remains elusive. What have been the main sticking points?
• UK's controversial 'porn blocker' plan dropped (2019-10-16 15:49:33)
  A plan to force porn sites to verify users' ages will be shelved, says Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan.
• Northern rail could be nationalised (2019-10-16 14:51:02)
  The government is considering whether the management of the train service should be taken into public hands.
• Northern rail could be renationalised (2019-10-16 14:18:28)
  The government is considering whether the management of the train service should be taken into public hands.
• Brexit: PM meets cabinet and DUP as Brussels talks continue (2019-10-16 13:07:03)
  Boris Johnson must convince the DUP and Tory Brexiteers to accept concessions, as talks continue in Brussels.
• MP Antoinette Sandbach receives death threat after vote (2019-10-16 12:58:27)
  Cheshire MP Antoinette Sandbach said the threats would "not stop me from doing my job".
• Brexit: 'Many issues' still unresolved, warns Leo Varadkar (2019-10-16 11:44:03)
  Ireland's Leo Varadkar says differences remain as UK sources suggest the chance of a deal this week is "shrinking".
• Stephen Barclay: 'Government will comply with the law' (2019-10-16 10:14:54)
  Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay has told the Exiting the EU Committee in the House of Commons that the government will send a letter requesting a Brexit extension, if necessary.
• Brexit: What are the backstop options? (2019-10-16 10:01:53)
  What are the plans to avoid a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland after Brexit?
• Criminals 'could exploit' no-deal Brexit gaps (2019-10-16 07:09:25)
  With two weeks to go, the National Audit Office warns governments and firms are not fully prepared.
• Brexit: Talks enter last day before crunch EU summit (2019-10-16 03:33:44)
  Brexit negotiations enter a key 24 hours, as EU leaders prepare to meet at a summit in Brussels.
• Have UK voters changed their minds on Brexit? (2019-10-15 23:22:30)
  Where do voters stand on Brexit, after more than three years of debate and negotiation?
• Brexit: What can the UK learn from Norway's EU border? (2019-10-15 23:19:29)
  Norway's border with Sweden – and the EU – is a potential hotspot for smugglers. How is it policed?
• Nicola Sturgeon's SNP conference speech: 'Independence referendum must happen next year' (2019-10-15 20:24:06)
  The SNP leader's party conference speech carried strong messages on Brexit and Scottish independence.
• Brexit: Talks continuing amid claims deal is close (2019-10-15 18:06:18)
  Downing Street plays down the chances of an imminent breakthrough amid reports the sides are close to agreement.
• Curbing MP abuse 'not high priority' for leaders, says watchdog (2019-10-15 16:22:32)
  The intimidation of MPs and their staff is threatening democracy, claims the UK standards watchdog.
• Do party election broadcasts matter any more? (2019-10-15 16:14:48)
  On the anniversary of the first appearance of the campaign tool on our screens, we look at their impact.
• Party election broadcasts: How have they changed and do they still matter? (2019-10-15 16:14:48)
  On the anniversary of the first appearance of the campaign tool on our screens, we look at their impact.
• SNP conference: Nicola Sturgeon says indyref2 'must happen next year' (2019-10-15 16:00:02)
  The SNP leader tells her party's conference that Westminster has 'no right' to block a Scottish independence referendum.
• Conservative campaign leaflets: Vote for rivals puts Brexit at risk (2019-10-15 14:19:59)
  Campaign material suggests the party accepts the UK might not have left the EU by the time of an election.
• Ruth Davidson to chair ITV mental health advisory group (2019-10-15 13:41:44)
  The group was created following the deaths of participants who had appeared in two ITV shows.
• Conservative Party campaign leaflets suggest Brexit delay (2019-10-15 13:22:03)
  Documents recently made available to agents and activists have been obtained by the BBC.
• Brexit: Narrow path to deal at EU summit, says Barnier (2019-10-15 12:16:11)
  The EU's negotiator suggests the two sides have until the end of Tuesday to agree a new legal text.
• Turkey-Syria offensive: UK government halts arms export licences to Turkey (2019-10-15 12:13:53)
  Exports to Turkey will be kept under "very careful and continual review", the foreign secretary says.
• Coveney: 'We need to deal with the facts as we see them' (2019-10-15 10:50:28)
  Irish Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) Simon Coveney tells reporters "it isn't a time for optimism or pessimism" when it comes to the Brexit process.
• Extinction Rebellion to join Welsh ministers' conference (2019-10-15 10:36:09)
  Climate change activists are invited to a Welsh Government event amid a ban in London.
• Thomas Cook ex-boss grilled over £500,000 bonus (2019-10-15 10:23:08)
  Peter Fankhauser says he was not solely at fault for the firm's collapse but will reconsider the reward.
• Conservative Party election leaflets suggest Brexit delay (2019-10-15 10:18:31)
  Documents recently made available to agents and activists have been obtained by the BBC.
• Thomas Cook ex-boss defends £500,000 bonus payment (2019-10-15 09:47:19)
  Peter Fankhauser says he was not solely at fault for the firm's collapse but will reconsider the reward.
• Poll tracker: How popular are the Westminster political parties? (2019-10-15 09:34:54)
  Our poll tracker measures how people say they are going to vote at the next general election.
• Jeremy Hunt: Brexit talks 'encouraging' (2019-10-15 08:51:19)
  The former Tory leadership contender says the speed of negotiations from the EU is due to bureaucracy, not "malevolence".
• Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP: Tory conference clash 'storm in a teacup' (2019-10-15 08:17:13)
  Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown was asked to leave the Conservative event after he clashed with staff.
• Brexit deal 'still possible, but more difficult' - Barnier (2019-10-15 08:02:10)
  The EU's Michel Barnier says "good intentions" must be turned into legal text for there to be an agreement.
• Corbyn: Voter ID plans discriminate against ethnic minorities (2019-10-15 02:53:07)
  The government's plans will "disproportionately" affect ethnic minorities, the Labour leader says.
• Brexit: EU ministers to be updated as talks continue (2019-10-15 02:25:36)
  The bloc's chief negotiator will update ministers after saying "big gaps" remain between the EU and the UK.
• What's in the government's new environment bill? (2019-10-15 00:44:13)
  Environmentalists welcome parts of the new law, but others say the government is going backwards.
• Sturgeon: Scotland can be bridge between UK and EU (2019-10-14 23:05:58)
  An independent Scotland could form a "bridge" between the UK and the EU, Nicola Sturgeon is to tell the SNP conference.
• What we learned from the Queen's Speech (2019-10-14 20:59:48)
  The BBC's Helen Catt explains the policies, the reaction and what happens next.
• Queen's Speech: Why didn't the Queen wear her crown? (2019-10-14 19:48:23)
  The 93-year-old monarch wore a diamond diadem while the crown rested on a table beside her.
• Voting: Could ID checks affect who participates in elections? (2019-10-14 16:43:50)
  The government says it will pass a law requiring photo ID to vote.
• Queen's Speech: What is on Boris Johnson's to-do list? (2019-10-14 15:31:43)
  The lowdown on the 26 bills being proposed by Boris Johnson's government.
• Government dodges 'full fibre for all by 2025' pledge (2019-10-14 15:03:25)
  Gigabit broadband is promised but the government neither says it must be full-fibre nor sets a deadline.
• The Queen's Speech: Robes, tiaras and plenty of pomp (2019-10-14 14:24:08)
  Peers dressed in their finery, alongside MPs and guests, listen as the Queen sets out plans for Brexit and beyond.
• Brexit: Corbyn aides warn against pre-election referendum (2019-10-14 13:03:06)
  Behind the scenes, there is major disagreement over Labour's policy on another EU referendum.
• Law and order - what is promised? (2019-10-14 12:18:17)
  Boris Johnson has made several announcements on law and order. But what exactly is he proposing?
• Queen's Speech: New laws on crime, health and the environment (2019-10-14 11:40:29)
  Crime and health take centre stage, but opposition parties dismiss the programme as "election manifesto".
• Queen outlines government's Brexit plan during state opening (2019-10-14 10:56:41)
  The Queen says the government's priority "has always been to secure the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union on the 31 October".
• Scottish independence: SNP 'winning the economic argument' (2019-10-14 10:07:52)
  Scotland's finance secretary will use his speech to the SNP conference to argue that the country can "more than afford" independence.
• Queen's Speech: New laws on crime, health and the environment planned (2019-10-14 08:14:53)
  Crime and health will take centre stage in Boris Johnson's new programme - but Labour call it a "stunt".
• Labour's nationalisation price tag would start at £196bn, CBI says (2019-10-14 08:05:25)
  The CBI employers' group claims Labour's plans would cost the combined health and education budgets.
• Brexit talks continue in Brussels ahead of crunch summit (2019-10-14 08:05:09)
  Negotiating teams will meet again after the PM warned there was "still a significant amount of work" to do.
• Budget date revealed by chancellor Sajid Javid (2019-10-14 06:16:21)
  Sajid Javid says it will be the UK's first Budget after leaving the EU.
• 'Brexit: 'Big gap' remains in UK-EU deal discussions (2019-10-13 23:01:38)
  The future of Northern Ireland's border dominates, while Parliament reconvenes for the Queen's Speech.
• What Brexit means for half-term holiday plans (2019-10-13 23:00:28)
  Costs, paperwork, and the healthcare safety net may all be affected. Here's what you need to know.
• SNP conference: Three questions facing the party (2019-10-12 01:09:13)
  What are the key questions facing Scotland's dominant political party ahead of its conference in Aberdeen?
• Brexit: What happens now? (2019-10-11 14:41:11)
  The British government has proposed a new version of the Brexit deal which the EU is considering.
• Could there be an early general election? (2019-10-11 14:33:02)
  If MPs agree to vote for an early general election, how quickly could it take place?
• Queen's Speech: What is it and why is it important? (2019-10-11 13:23:35)
  The vote that follows the Queen's Speech will be a test of confidence in the government.
• No-deal Brexit: 10 ways it could affect you (2019-10-11 09:06:56)
  From your weekly shop to your holiday plans, how could a no-deal Brexit affect you?
• Bercow's influence hangs over race to be next commons Speaker (2019-10-10 16:53:48)
  Six MPs set out why they should be the next House of Commons Speaker when John Bercow steps down.
• Brexit: How are the UK's talks with the EU going? (2019-10-10 16:01:44)
  There's been a lot of heat in the Brexit process in the past few days - but not much light.
• Can a no-deal Brexit still happen? (2019-10-08 15:36:50)
  MPs passed a new law to avoid a no-deal exit. But how might the prime minister get around it?
• What is a 'no-deal Brexit'? (2019-10-08 11:04:40)
  What people really mean when they talk about leaving the EU without a Brexit deal.
• How death threats spread in pro- and anti-Brexit Facebook groups (2019-10-07 05:55:05)
  A BBC investigation found multiple violent comments and images, many aimed at individual MPs.
• Reality Check: What's in Johnson's Brexit plan? (2019-10-02 16:26:48)
  The prime minister wants to remove the Brexit backstop and has a new plan to avoid a hard Irish border.
• Boris Johnson: £400m a week claim fact-checked (2019-10-01 16:05:38)
  Is the prime minister right to say the UK's bill for staying in the EU would rise to £400m per week?
• What is a vote of no confidence? (2019-09-30 11:35:20)
  Why governments can only continue if they have the confidence of the House of Commons.
• Do MPs need to mind their language? (2019-09-27 16:17:21)
  Brexit has dragged the tone of parliamentary debate into the gutter, according to some MPs - can it ever recover?
• Brexit: Where do the parties stand? (2019-09-18 09:55:16)
  MPs have passed a law to extend the Brexit deadline, but where do the parties stand?
• What do the latest polls tell us about likely result of general election? (2019-09-13 14:29:17)
  Could Brexit change the electoral landscape or is another hung parliament on the cards?
• How to register to vote for a general election and other questions (2019-09-12 15:13:34)
  If there was a general election before the end of the year, are you ready to vote?
• Brexit: What's Jeremy Corbyn's thinking? (2019-09-11 16:11:37)
  The BBC's Iain Watson looks at the strategy behind the Labour leader's red lines on Remain.
• The party that didn't quite change UK politics (2019-09-11 00:19:35)
  When 11 former Labour and Tory MPs became The Independent Group they were full of hope. What happened?
• Who is Black Rod and what do they do in Parliament? (2019-09-10 16:13:12)
  As the prorogation of Parliament began, #BlackRod started trending - but what does the role involve?
• Who is Commons Speaker John Bercow? (2019-09-09 16:46:42)
  The Commons Speaker has signalled his imminent departure after a decade of novelty and controversy.
• Backstop: Why is the Irish border blocking Brexit? (2019-09-09 10:58:10)
  Boris Johnson says he can solve the Irish border Brexit problem
• Do voters support a no-deal Brexit? (2019-09-04 03:36:41)
  What the polls tell us about support for taking the UK out of the European Union without a deal.
• Can no-deal Brexit be stopped? (2019-09-03 15:09:56)
  What ways - if any - do MPs and lawyers have of preventing the UK leaving the EU without a deal on 31 October?
• How are MPs deselected? (2019-09-02 11:35:44)
  What are the rules for removing Tory MPs and which high-profile figures are under threat over Brexit?
• Parliament suspension: Readers' questions answered (2019-08-29 14:58:12)
  You had many questions about the PM's plan to suspend Parliament. Here are some of the answers.
• 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.

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