Politics

Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership
Deputy party leader Daisy Cooper says "the vast majority of our MPs support Ed... and are furious at this distraction."
Deputy party leader Daisy Cooper says "the vast majority of our MPs support Ed... and are furious at this distraction."

Polanski vows to stay as Green leader as he faces criticism after by-election defeat
Jewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.

Widdecombe suspect had 'particular hostility to Reform', court told
Kerry is charged with the murder of the 78-year-old former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman.

Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".

Polanski challenged over whether he thinks Israel has right to exist
The Green Party leader defends his decision to miss a debate on a controversial motion about Zionism which was passed by party members.

Ex-first minister Mark Drakeford suggests Wales Office should go
Created 60 years ago, most of the powers it used to hold were transferred to Cardiff Bay in 1999.

'Deeply personal moment': Watch Sagal Abdi-Wali's by-election victory speech
Labour beat the Green Party with 45% of the vote in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

Labour sees off Green challenge to win Holborn by-election
Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali beats Green Party leader Zack Polanski to hold the north London seat.

Polanski questioned on Green Party's Zionism motion
The Green Party leader speaks to BBC Breakfast after he lost the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

Chris Mason: Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack Polanski
Senior party figures have criticised his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.

Chris Mason: Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far
The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.

UK and Germany will face threats together, says Burnham in Berlin
Ahead of a UK-EU summit next month, Burnham said he was committed to "see if we can bring the UK closer to Europe".

Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal
Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.

'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK
Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.

Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters
Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.

What's in the Conservatives' inheritance tax plan and who benefits?
BBC Verify looks into the party's move to overhaul the tax that is levied on inherited wealth.

Greens investigate party member behind Zionism motion
It has emerged Lubna Speitan was listed in court documents as a "close friend" of a man later jailed for supporting al-Qaeda.

Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes
Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.

Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting
Officials were recorded by undercover journalists discussing a potential way to secure foreign donations to the party.

Widdecombe suspect accused of trying to break into Farage's home
Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody.

Greens face conference centre ban over Zionism motion
Brighton & Hove City Council says the motion is not compatible with its inclusion commitments.

The candidates hoping to be London's second Tory mayor
The Tory party has closed applications to be their candidate for mayor and there are four hopefuls.

Ex-Welsh Green Party deputy says Zionism motion 'pointless' after quitting party
Phil Davies called for Welsh Greens to set up their own party in the wake of the conference row.

I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch
The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds.

Three arrested after raid on gang accused of helping migrants pretend to be gay to get asylum
Those targeted by Home Office immigration enforcement officers are accused of charging migrants up to £4,500 for fabricated evidence.

UK to make last-ditch effort to stop Israel closing East Jerusalem consulate
Israel has threatened to close the consulate, which handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city, over British sanctions on Israeli settlements.

Badenoch's £10bn air defence plan points to growing concern over protecting UK's skies
The government and the Conservatives both agree the UK needs better air defences in an increasingly dangerous world.

Why Tories are talking about winning the next election
Kemi Badenoch is more popular than her party right now - Tories are hoping it will rub off on them.

Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

Queen pays tribute to 'irrepressible' Jeffrey Archer
The bestselling author and former politician died on Monday at the age of 86.

Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system
The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.

I won't accept exclusion within Green Party, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion
Labour MPs and the European Greens have demanded clarity from the Green Party over a "Zionism is racism" motion.

MPs call for investigation after Lutnick-Epstein whistleblower dies
Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.

It's been a terrible year for farming, Jeremy Clarkson tells Tory conference
The former Top Gear presenter and star of Clarkson's Farm also said farmers were being "attacked" from every angle.

Shadow chancellor vows to cut at least one tax in every Tory budget
Shadow ministers unveiled a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.

First minister rejects call to resign over Drumcree row
Facing questions in the Stormont assembly, O'Neill said she was "proud" to stand with the residents and "will continue to stand with them".




