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How would a Labour leadership contest work?

BBC Politics - Tue, 05/26/2026 - 10:17
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?
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The questions raised by the Peter Murrell embezzlement controversy

BBC Politics - Mon, 05/25/2026 - 12:08
Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.
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Profile

BBC Politics - Sat, 05/23/2026 - 06:00
The new Welsh first minister.
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UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy Burnham

BBC Politics - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 16:11
Labour's candidate for Makerfield also said government immigration reforms must "get the balance right".
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'I don't understand' - council meeting descends into chaos

BBC Politics - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 11:07
Kirklees Council remains without a majority - or a leader - after a chaotic annual meeting left some of the newly-elected members confused.
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How a lottery can change the law

BBC Politics - Thu, 05/21/2026 - 18:20
How a lottery can change the law
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Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak

BBC Politics - Thu, 05/21/2026 - 13:11
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?
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Allegations about Reform candidate's posts are troubling, Labour says

BBC Politics - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 19:12
Campaigning organisation Searchlight claims Robert Kenyon was friends with a fascist campaigner on a now deleted Facebook page.
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Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister

BBC Politics - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 10:50
It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.
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Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister

BBC Politics - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 10:50
It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.
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Who is Andy Burnham? Manchester mayor who wants to be prime minister

BBC Politics - Mon, 05/18/2026 - 13:17
The Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader - but must get back to Westminster first.
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Richmond-upon-Thames: The borough with no opposition

BBC Politics - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 16:28
Liberal Democrats won every single seat in Richmond-upon-Thames at the local election, but is that good for democracy?
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Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?

BBC Politics - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 00:26
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?
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Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?

BBC Politics - Sun, 05/17/2026 - 00:26
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?
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The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice

BBC Politics - Sat, 05/16/2026 - 16:57
Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice.
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How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama

BBC Politics - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 21:21
Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.
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Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?

BBC Politics - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 14:55
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?
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Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?

BBC Politics - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:47
The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK.
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The potential challengers to Keir Starmer

BBC Politics - Fri, 05/15/2026 - 04:34
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.
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Wes Streeting: Ambitious Labour heavyweight taking a swing at Starmer

BBC Politics - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 14:16
The health secretary comes from a tough background and threw himself into Labour politics at an early age.
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