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I was told I had no right to be at Eisteddfod, says Reform MS

BBC Politics - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 13:58
Helen Jenner said she was criticised for attending the festival because of her membership of her party.
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MP calls for transparency over drone factory

BBC Politics - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 10:28
There are concerns about what protection is in place at a Ukrainian drone plant in the UK.
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What have Reform achieved in Wakefield in their first three months?

BBC Politics - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 06:16
New leader has already repainted road markings - but will he be able to lower council taxes?
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Wes Streeting deluged with homophobic hate mail since becoming defence secretary

BBC Politics - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 22:21
Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967, but a ban continued in the armed forces until 2000.
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'Ironing board' train seats to get more cushions, transport secretary says

BBC Politics - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 17:56
Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.
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Portrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' return

BBC Politics - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 17:40
The framed photograph forms part of work by MPs to install a permament memorial for the former minister.
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Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays

BBC Politics - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 15:41
People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.
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Reviewing Plaid's first 100 days in charge

BBC Politics - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 15:40
Wales political editor Gareth Lewis looks back on Plaid's first 100 days in power.
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Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October

BBC Politics - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 12:03
A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.
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What has happened in Plaid Cymru's first 100 days in power?

BBC Politics - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 06:33
Plaid ministers say they are making good progress but the opposition say little has been achieved.
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Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care

BBC Politics - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 06:14
Chloe Moffat died last year, after she was told of allegations she had shared sensitive confidential information about colleagues, which she denied.
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Council investigates Reform's 'Farage Fest'

BBC Politics - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 17:47
The organisers of "Farage Fest" – a victory party and rally for the Reform UK leader after the Clacton by-election – are being investigated for failing to get permission to hold it.
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More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years

BBC Politics - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 13:10
Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.
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Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget

BBC Politics - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 07:40
Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.
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UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs most

BBC Politics - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 13:51
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.
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The Global Story

BBC Politics - Mon, 08/24/2026 - 10:00
The Ukrainian president’s challenger is his former close adviser.
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Meet the men applying for the 'hardest job in British politics'

BBC Politics - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 16:25
Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are making their pitches as they aim to succeed Anas Sarwar.
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The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough

BBC Politics - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 01:57
In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.
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The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough

BBC Politics - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 01:57
In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.
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How one man gets new laws passed - again and again

BBC Politics - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 01:37
Ron Bailey has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it?
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