Polls close in Rochdale by-election
IFTTTVoters in the Greater Manchester seat are choosing a new MP following the death of Sir Tony Lloyd. from BBC News http…
Voters in the Greater Manchester seat are choosing a new MP following the death of Sir Tony Lloyd. from BBC News http…
The parties are jostling for voters' attention ahead of this year's poll, amid a stagnant UK economy. from BB…
Nineteen local authorities have been given extra flexibility to help balance their books next year. from BBC News htt…
Sir Lindsay Hoyle's position is under threat, after a Gaza-ceasefire debate descended into chaos. from BBC News h…
The people of Rochdale will have their say on who will be the town's next MP. from BBC News - UK Politics https:/…
Officers need to demonstrate to the public they will use their powers, Rishi Sunak says. from BBC News - UK Politics …
More than 80 people have died since a public inquiry called for full compensation payments to be made. from BBC News …
Sir Christopher Chope wants pet abduction laws to be initially limited to dogs potentially delaying the bill. from BB…
Henry Staunton makes shock allegation under oath to MPs in hearing about postmasters' compensation. from BBC News…
It follows a breakdown in relations between the party and House of Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle. from BBC News -…
Liz Truss faces questions on a range of topics, including claims she made in a US speech. from BBC News - UK Politics…
The Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank says the case for cutting taxes is "weak". from BBC News - UK P…
A video purporting to show the threat to Simon Danczuk has been posted on X by Reform UK. from BBC News - UK Politics…
Legislation aimed at clearing wrongly convicted sub-postmasters is also expected to be brought forward. from BBC News…
It comes after Paul Scully told BBC Radio London parts of Tower Hamlets are "no-go areas". from BBC News - …
Profile of the business secretary, who has not shied away from public clashes with opponents - and even fellow Tory MPs…
Rishi Sunak says Lee Anderson was wrong to say London Mayor Sadiq Khan is controlled by "Islamists". from B…
Labour says the plans are a "reannouncement" of funds from scrapping parts of the high-speed line. from BBC…
The Post Office says the team will look into allegations that have emerged during a public inquiry. from BBC News - U…
The comments from suspended Tory MP Lee Anderson about Sadiq Khan have led to a wave of criticism. from BBC News - UK…
The party wants another debate on the conflict, after a vote on Wednesday descended into chaos. from BBC News - UK Po…
The former Labour leader is the independent MP for Islington North after being suspended from the party. from BBC New…
Lee Anderson is facing criticism over comments he made about the Mayor of London on GB News. from BBC News - UK Polit…
There has never been anything quite like the contest taking place in Rochdale right now. from BBC News - UK Politics …
Saturday marks two years since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion. from BBC News - UK …
Beckenham MP Bob Stewart was originally convicted after telling an activist to "go back to Bahrain". from B…
The agreement aims to improve the sharing of information and expertise to tackle illegal migration. from BBC News - U…
The report will recommend allowing police to shut down protests outside Parliament and in other spaces. from BBC News…
Freedom of speech jostles with safety concerns as MPs weigh up the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict. from BBC…
The UK's shortest-serving PM was speaking at the US's biggest annual gathering of conservatives. from BBC New…
The Speaker of the House of Commons apologises to MPs following a fractious debate over Gaza ceasefire votes. from BB…
Lisa Squire has been campaigning for women's safety since the rape and murder of her daughter Libby. from BBC New…
Johnny Mercer says accounts given by Afghan commandos who supported the SAS 'confirmed my worst fears'. from …
Henry Staunton has released a note of a call with a senior official, amid a row over Horizon payouts. from BBC News -…
The £16.7bn surplus was double last January's but lower than economists expected. from BBC News - UK Politics htt…
The party says it would make it easier to export British produce and cut reliance on imports if it wins power. from B…
Reports about the carers' visa system and security checks on private jets had appeared in newspapers. from BBC Ne…
The rise will be over two years as 'bankrupt' Birmingham City Council makes drastic savings. from BBC News - …
MP Christina Rees has accepted the report's findings into bullying allegations but the details have remained secret…
Wes Streeting says citizens' assemblies could be used to debate difficult and sensitive issues. from BBC News - U…
From the summer, planning permission will be needed to turn homes into new short-term lets. from BBC News - UK Politi…
Business secretary says claims made by Henry Staunton over his dismissal are a "misrepresentation". from BB…
The illegal immigration minister says the bill will fix a loophole costing taxpayers millions. from BBC News - UK Pol…
David Lammy says he will "scrutinise" the text of the SNP motion ahead of a Commons vote on Wednesday. from…
Ahead of his visit, the foreign secretary says the Islands will be British as long as they want to be. from BBC News …
The chimes that tell MPs in pubs it is time to vote seem to be dying out. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/…
The results this week are as much about Conservative voters staying home as it is about them turning to Labour. from …
Anas Sarwar has called for the ceasefire, while Sir Keir Starmer says he wants a "sustainable" end. from BB…
Anas Sarwar tells the Scottish Labour conference that his party has more ambition for Scotland than the SNP or Tories. …
The Labour leader's tax bill was lower than Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who paid £508,308 last year. from BBC New…
A UK general election has to be held by 28 January 2025, but could take place earlier. from BBC News - UK Politics ht…
The party overturns big majorities to win former Conservative seats of Wellingborough and Kingswood. from BBC News - …
Polling expert Prof Sir John Curtice says the party will be worried by the scale of its defeats by Labour. from BBC N…
Esther Ghey and Ian Russell want better protection for teenagers on social media. from BBC News - UK Politics https:/…
The UK foreign secretary warns against showing "the weakness displayed against Hitler in the 1930s". from B…
Salisbury mayor Atiqul Hoque is accused of making antisemitic comments, the BBC understands. from BBC News - UK Polit…
Peers also want exemptions for victims of human trafficking and modern slavery from Rwanda Bill. from BBC News - UK P…
Ex-Labour leader says economy minister has "practical purpose, common sense and resilience". from BBC News …
UK inflation remains at 4% in January, but food prices drop for the first time in more than two years. from BBC News …
The party has suspended two parliamentary candidates over alleged remarks about Israel and Jewish people. from BBC Ne…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan says the law on deepfakes is not "fit for purpose" after Armistice Day hoax. from B…
Graham Jones, a former Labour MP, is facing an investigation after allegations he made comments about Israel. from BB…
Labour has faced criticism for initially standing by Azhar Ali as its by-election candidate. from BBC News - UK Polit…
The Labour party has withdrawn support for its former candidate, but he will still appear on voting slips. from BBC N…
Pay, excluding bonuses, grew by 6.2% in the last three months of 2023 compared with the year before. from BBC News - …
Labour says it has “withdrawn support” for Rochdale by-election candidate Azhar Ali from BBC News - UK Politics https…
Andrew Rosindell is "completely exonerated" after the police decision, his spokesperson says. from BBC News…
Nick Thomas-Symonds says Azhar Ali's words were "unacceptable" but Labour will still campaign for him. …
Rule breaches such as sewage spills should cost bosses their bonuses, the environment secretary says. from BBC News -…
The impact of theatre should be that you're shocked, the actor says of trigger warnings. from BBC News - UK Polit…
The government also sets a date for removing a £20 application fee for parents seeking intervention. from BBC News - …
Government expected to announce any empty commercial building can be converted into homes. from BBC News - UK Politic…
Accounts show former execs made millions while sub-postmasters were chased for thousands. from BBC News - UK Politics…
With net zero targets fast approaching, the debate is shifting to concerns about cost, says Laura Kuenssberg. from BB…
Campaigners call for stronger legislation to stop people unfairly losing their homes. from BBC News - UK Politics htt…
The shadow net zero secretary says the party will still make the UK a world leader on green energy. from BBC News - U…
People on one estate speak of the fear of crime, need for safe spaces and the cost of living. from BBC News - UK Poli…
Shadow justice secretary Shabana Mahmood says Labour needs to "rebuild" relations with Muslim voters. from …
The number of renters being removed from their homes by bailiffs rose by almost 50% in 2023. from BBC News - UK Polit…
Sir Keir Starmer says that prime ministers have a duty to make every person in the UK "feel safe". from BBC…
Mike Freer, a north London MP, is already standing down at the next election over safety fears. from BBC News - UK Po…
The Cities of London and Westminster MP will move overseas to support her husband in a new job. from BBC News - UK Po…
The party says it targets Labour supporters, but it is the Tories who are most worried about Reform UK's polling. …
Tory MP Mike Freer has said he plans to stand down at the next general election over safety fears. from BBC News - UK…
The government says it will not block the increase, but that responsibility lies with the council. from BBC News - UK…
The proposals would require venues to take "necessary but proportionate steps" to protect the public. from …
The King "remains wholly positive about his treatment" which began on Monday, says Buckingham Palace. from …
The long-awaited Disability Action Plan also includes support for "aspiring disabled politicians". from BBC…
Stalking, threats and assaults are putting people off standing for election, local government groups warn. from BBC N…
BBC political editor Chris Mason looks ahead to Rishi Sunak's trip to Belfast as Northern Ireland's executive r…
The home secretary said the law would punish activists "insulting those who paid the ultimate price". from …
No wonder voters are unconvinced when politicians may seem unclear on economic plans, writes Laura Kuenssberg. from B…
The Commons defence committee says the services are losing people faster than they can recruit them. from BBC News - …
Libraries are transforming what they offer, but will that be enough to save them? from BBC News - UK Politics https:/…
Two former MP, a councillor and eight others will stand in a poll that follows Sir Tony Lloyd's death. from BBC N…
A £1,000 payment will be offered to thousands joining the early-years sector in England. from BBC News - UK Politics …
City Hall says people's safety is at risk but the Tories allege Sadiq Khan is "scared of scrutiny". fro…
Mike Freer says threats against him had become too much, a month after his office was set alight. from BBC News - UK …