The Irish Sea border returns to NI politics

The border had been modified, simplified and repackaged in subsequent deals but is still there.

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Growth takes the spotlight in Scotland's campaign

Parties are looking to shift ground – and the key issue is economic growth.

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Labour's long war inflicts Starmer's first campaign stumble

The furore over Diane Abbott has exposed long-running divisions in the Labour Party

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Suspended MP won't stand at general election

Geraint Davies says he has not been given a chance to clear his name by the Labour Party.

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Starmer vows green energy push, but SNP says plans will destroy jobs

The Labour leader is in Scotland to launch his energy plans, including a pledge to start work on green projects within months.

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Fly-tippers to get points on driving licence, Tories promise

The party also says it will create a new law to evict repeat offenders from social housing.

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Labour pledges clean power push 'within months'

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged that green energy projects would be kickstarted across the country within months. He plans to create a publicly-owned company, Great British Energy, should Labour win the general election in July.

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Labour and Tories rule out raising VAT after election

It comes as the two main parties traded blows over their spending plans.

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Former mayor Andy Street rules out MP election bid

Mr Street lost the mayoral contest in May and says he is ruling out a bid for Parliament.

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Labour vows to 'take back town centres from thugs'

The party wants to put more police in communities and "rebuild safety on Britain's streets".

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Tax online giants to help kids' mental health, say Lib Dems

Lib Dems to triple taxes on social media giants to fund mental health professionals in all schools.

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Labour promises to hit 18-week NHS waiting target

Party pledges to achieve goal within five years as it sets out steps to tackle backlog in England.

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Suspended MP won't stand at general election

Geraint Davies says he has not been given a chance to clear his name by the Labour Party.

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Abbott readmitted as Labour MP after race row probe

But it is not clear whether the ex-shadow home secretary will be able to stand for Labour at the election.

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Cleverly: National service would 'address fragmented society'

Cleverly: National service would 'address fragmented society'

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Starmer to make first keynote speech as campaigning resumes

It comes after a weekend that saw the Tories unveil a plan that would bring back mandatory national service for 18-year-olds.

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Union says Sarwar family's firm pays above real living wage

The Scottish Labour leader was earlier accused of hypocrisy after saying not all staff at the business currently received the rate.

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Alliance leader Naomi Long to stand in general election

Mrs Long previously held the seat from 2010 until 2015, when the DUP’s Gavin Robinson won it.

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Lib Dems pledge to fix Scotland's 'dental deserts'

Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said dental services were being 'neglected' on both sides of the border.

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Corbyn confirms he will stand against Labour

The former Labour leader will run as an independent in the London seat he has represented since 1983.

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Conservatives plan to bring back mandatory national service

Every 18-year-old would choose between joining the military or volunteering one weekend a month in the community.

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Finances a 'dark cloud' over election campaign, says IFS

A leading think tank warns more tax rises or cuts to public services could lie ahead.

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Gove won't stand in election as mass exodus of MPs continues

Cabinet minister Michael Gove has announced he is standing down at the election.

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No Rwanda flights before election, says Sunak

The prime minister had been expected to get a first flight off before polling day on 4 July.

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Football regulator top transfer target for Labour

Labour sees the beautiful game as key to winning back areas like Scunthorpe from the Conservatives.

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Applause for 'bionic MP' returning to Parliament

Craig Mackinlay returns to Parliament for the first time since losing his hands and feet to sepsis.

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How MPs turned to BBC for clarity on election gossip

The BBC's Henry Zeffman describes how Westminster gossip caused mass confusion among staff.

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Voters ‘distraught’ by direction of Conservatives - Greens

The Green Party of England and Wales co-leader Carla Denyer claims people are not inspired by Labour.

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Industry bosses cast doubt on jobs 'bootcamp' plans

The plans will see benefit claimants get training for roles in sectors such as hospitality and care.

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My feet and hands were amputated after sepsis - MP

Craig Mackinlay was given a 5% chance of survival after being rushed to hospital in September.

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'They looked dead': MP speaks about sepsis limb loss

Craig Mackinlay MP talks about how he had to have his hands and feet amputated after contracting sepsis.

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Unpaid carers being forced to repay £250m to DWP

One claimant unknowingly overpaid Carer's Allowance said the debts she incurred have brought 'considerable financial strain'.

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Infected blood victims have waited too long - Shapps

Families have been let down over decades, says minister, ahead of a long-awaited inquiry report.

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Is Hunt right about a £38bn black hole?

Labour criticises a dossier released by the Conservatives that adds up how much their spending commitments would cost.

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David Lammy rejects call to label Trump racist

The shadow foreign secretary says he will find "common cause" with the de-facto Republican presidential nominee.

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Families 'let down' over decades on infected blood -Shapps

The MPs could be asked about a variety of issues after Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer each made pre-election speeches this week.

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Tory peer faces ban over drunken outburst

An investigation finds Lord Ranger called a group of women "useless" while drunk in a Commons bar.

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Labour to select candidate for Jeremy Corbyn's seat

Labour begins its selection process for a new candidate in Islington North to replace Jeremy Corbyn.

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Minister broke rules on expenses, watchdog finds

The MP for Blackpool North has agreed to pay back £1,367 for use of a state-of-the-art printer.

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NI civil service wasn't proactive on Covid - Sue Gray

Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff Sue Gray gave evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry sitting in Belfast.

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Plan to ban sex education for children under nine in England

New guidance for schools in England is expected to be set out on Thursday.

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Death by dangerous cycling set to become offence

Cyclists who cause deaths could face similar penalties to drivers including sentences of up to 14 years.

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UK's puffin protection laws at centre of post Brexit row

The endangered puffin - one of Britain’s most iconic seabirds - is at the centre of a battle over the UK’s post Brexit freedoms.

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MPs arrested for sex offences face Parliament ban

Proposal passes by one vote after the government had suggested the threshold should be when an MP is charged.

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Hard to justify hereditary peers, says Labour

Labour could get rid of the final hereditary members of the House of Lords if it wins the general election.

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I'm sorry for going to Storey funeral - O'Neill

The first minister tells the Covid Inquiry her actions “compounded the hurt” and “angered families” during the pandemic.

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MP Chris Bryant treated for skin cancer in lung

Labour MP Chris Bryant has revealed he is having immunotherapy after his skin cancer returned.

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UK arms ban for Israel would strengthen Hamas, says Cameron

Foreign Secretary David Cameron tells the BBC the UK should focus on getting humanitarian aid into Gaza.

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Kuenssberg: What could possibly go wrong for Keir Starmer? A lot, actually

Labour's leadership is bouncing - but there are plenty of potential pitfalls between Starmer and No 10.

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Chris Mason: Welcome to the Sunak and Starmer show

The prime minister and opposition leader are road testing their messages ahead of the general election.

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Sunak to promise 'bold ideas' in pre-election pitch

The PM will argue in a speech that the UK is facing some of its "most transformational" years.

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Swinney remains committed to gender reform bill

The Scottish government recommits to bill that will allow someone to self-identify their legally recognised sex.

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Tata won't change mind on job cuts - FM says

Vaughan Gething travels to India to meet Tata executives over plans to cut thousands of steel jobs.

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Elphicke apologises for comments on assault victims

Some Labour MPs have raised concerns about the comments after the Dover MP defected to the party.

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Watchdog rejects MP's lobbying scandal complaint

A press regulator has said The Times investigation had a "clear public interest".

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UK exits recession with fastest growth in two years

The latest ONS figures show the economy is rebounding after the UK slipped into recession at the end of last year.

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Starmer to unveil plans to tackle small boats

The Labour leader will pledge to divert £75m from the Rwanda scheme to border security if he wins power.

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Swinney says no change in SNP's referendum strategy

The first minister said Scotland could only "move on" if it became independent.

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Defecting MP: Tories under Sunak broken many promises

Natalie Elphicke says Rishi Sunak is not stopping the boats and is "letting the country down".

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Forbes 'honoured' to become deputy first minister

John Swinney has announced his first cabinet after being officially sworn in as first minister.

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Starmer faces anger after Tory MP's defection

Natalie Elphicke has previously attacked Labour over policies including migration and taxes.

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SNP calls on Sunak to end arms sale to Israel

Stephen Flynn calls on the UK follow the US and pause arms sales to Israel over its actions in Gaza.

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Prisoners could be released up to 70 days early

A scheme aimed at tackling overcrowding in jails in England and Wales is being extended.

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Tech firms face tougher online age checks - Ofcom

Social media firms like Instagram and TikTok will have to make changes to comply with new online safety laws.

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Swinney to be sworn in as Scotland's first minister

He is also expected to form his government, with a "significant" role being promised to Kate Forbes.

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Andy Burnham wants to suspend Right to Buy scheme

Labour's Andy Burnham says the scheme is making the housing crisis "worse every year".

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UK armed forces' personal data accessed in hack

The details of serving Army, RAF and Navy personnel are involved, the BBC understands.

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Reeves: Government 'gaslighting' people on economy

The shadow chancellor's speech comes ahead of key figures likely to show the UK emerging from recession.

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Single-sex toilet law proposed for new buildings

Legislation is needed to address safety, privacy and dignity concerns, minister Kemi Badenoch says.

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'Work to do' after local election losses - Sunak

Rejecting calls to change course, the PM says he can make "progress" with voters before a general election.

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Swinney to become SNP leader after challenger drops out

A veteran activist had secured a nomination but agreed to back front-runner Swinney at the 11th hour.

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Andy Burnham wins third term as mayor

The Labour mayor's overwhelming win saw him receive almost two-thirds of the votes cast.

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Chris Mason: Bleak picture for Sunak as Tories take hit

Labour has discovered a knack of winning in the local elections where they need to win in a general election.

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Key mayor results due after Labour notches up local election wins

The results of mayoral elections in the West Midlands, London and other regions will be announced on Saturday.

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Lib Dems add councillors as party targets Tory seats

Leader Sir Ed Davey claims voters are switching from the Tories because they are being "let down".

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Tories see big losses in last pre-general election test

Labour wins a by-election and string of councils from the Tories, who retain the Tees Valley mayoralty.

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Chris Mason: Bleak picture for Sunak as Tories take hit

Labour has discovered a knack of winning in the local elections where they need to win in a general election.

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Labour wins Blackpool South as Tories lose councils

The Tories suffer a big defeat at a by-election as Labour gains ground in polls across England.

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Labour ousts Tories in Blackpool South by-election

Labour supporters are celebrating a huge 26% swing from the Tories, heaping pressure on Rishi Sunak.

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Johnson turned away from voting after forgetting ID

The former prime minister returned later with the necessary ID and was able to vote.

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Polls close in local elections in England and Wales

Voters have cast their ballots for local councillors, mayors, and police and crime commissioners.

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Conservative voters 'politically homeless', says Streeting

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting hopes Conservative voters will "give change a change" at the general election.

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Police should probe hacking 'cover up' - Brown

Gordon Brown believes his phone may have been hacked while he was PM and is considering legal action.

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