MP fears abuse of politicians is 'becoming normal'

Robbie Moore says he has had extra protection installed at his home due to threats made against him.

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MP fears abuse of politicians is 'becoming normal'

Robbie Moore says he has had extra protection installed at his home due to threats made against him.

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How 1960s tragedies triggered a life-saving law

Disasters like the Aberfan mining disaster scarred the nation but led to radical changes.

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Tories unveil yellow cards for leadership race

The six leadership candidates will get a warning and public dressing down if they personally attack rivals.

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Ditching of social care plan is a tragedy - Dilnot

The plan would have introduced an £86,000 cap on the amount an older or disabled person would have to pay towards their support.

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Kemi Badenoch announces bid to become Tory leader

The 44-year-old promises to return her party to "first principles" including a focus on sovereignty.

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Puberty blockers ban is lawful, says High Court

Ban on puberty blockers introduced by last government using emergency legislation was lawful, High Court rules.

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Politics to roar back at Westminster in blame game over funding

Expect a pretty noisy argument when the new chancellor addresses the House of Commons, the BBC's Chris Mason writes.

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Stride announces Conservative leadership bid

The former work and pensions secretary becomes the fourth person to join the race to replace Rishi Sunak.

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Rachel Reeves' promise to be honest is a risky move

Monday's plan seems to be part of a process leading to tax rises in the Autumn Budget.

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Badenoch accuses rival campaign of dirty tricks

The potential Tory leadership contender says "dishonest" and damaging claims are being spread about her.

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Priti Patel vows to unite Tories in leadership bid

The former home secretary is the fifth MP seeking to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader.

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Assisted dying bill introduced in Parliament

Former Justice Secretary Lord Falconer's bill would allow terminally ill adults to end their lives.

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Are the UK's finances really worse than expected?

Rachel Reeves is set to reveal a public finances shortfall of billions on pounds after a snap audit.

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Government delays university free-speech fines

Powers for universities to be fined for failing to uphold freedom of speech have been put on hold.

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Reeves expected to reveal shortfall of billions

The chancellor confirms she will make a statement to Parliament next week on the state of public finances.

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Ex-minister brands Post Office cases 'corrupt'

Management culture was "insensitive and dismissive to the point of abject rudeness", Greg Clark says.

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Stride announces Conservative leadership bid

The former work and pensions secretary becomes the fourth person joining the race to replace Rishi Sunak.

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Tugendhat joins race to be next Conservative leader

The former security minister became the second Tory MP to enter the contest to replace Rishi Sunak.

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Lammy aims to reset UK-India ties with early trip

The foreign secretary wants to boost relations amid instability among American and European allies.

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We owe public apology, says new Welsh Labour leader

Eluned Morgan confirmed as Welsh Labour leader and Wales' first woman to be first minister.

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Former PM Lord Wilson sold papers to help fund his care

The two-time prime minister agreed to sell his entire archive to fund his care towards the end of his life.

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James Cleverly running for Conservative leadership

The shadow home secretary said the Conservatives must be a "united party" to restore its reputation.

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Fewer HS2 seats could force passengers not to travel

A report by the spending watchdog says new HS2 trains will have less space than existing services.

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Eluned Morgan likely to be Wales' first female FM

She is expected to become Welsh Labour leader unopposed after most of party's Senedd group backed her.

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Labour must deliver or risk populist rise, say cabinet ministers

Rachel Reeves, David Lammy and Wes Streeting say Labour must restore faith in mainstream politics.

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Conservatives plan to name new leader by November

A new Tory leader will be announced by 2 November under plans set out by the 1922 committee.

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Inside Labour's first fortnight in power

Laura Kuenssberg follows the story of Labour's first days in office with three key ministers.

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UK to resume funding to UN Gaza aid agency

The UK was among nations to halt funding after Israel alleged UNWRA staff took part in the Hamas attack.

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Reeves hints at above-inflation public sector pay rise

The chancellor says not settling the matter quickly would incur other costs to the wider economy.

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Gething rival backs health secretary for next FM

Eluned Morgan attracts the support of Jeremy Miles, who competed in the last leadership contest.

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Cooper calls Leeds disorder 'audacious criminality'

Yvette Cooper MP has said those who sparked the disturbances will face full force of the law.

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UK government debt highest since 1962

Debt has exceeded the highs reached during the coronavirus pandemic for the first time.

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Halt 'dangerous' disability benefit changes, charities say

The new government has not said whether it supports Tory-era plans to overhaul Personal Independence Payments.

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My victory was never accepted, Gething says

In first interview since he was forced out Vaughan Gething says opponents never accepted him as leader.

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Zelensky: Trump would be hard work, but we are hard workers

The Ukrainian leader tells the BBC in an exclusive interview that he is willing to work with anyone who is in power in the US.

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Keir Starmer pledges growth but warns of 'no quick fix'

There are measures to nationalise rail operators and speed up house building in Labour's first legislative programme since returning to power.

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My victory was never accepted, Gething says

In first interview since he was forced out Vaughan Gething says opponents never accepted him as leader.

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Fourteen measures from the King’s Speech analysed by BBC experts

BBC correspondents examine some of the key policies announced by Keir Starmer’s new government.

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Votes for 16-year-olds fails to make King's Speech

Commons leader Lucy Powell says the measure remains a Labour commitment for the current parliament.

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Why the devil is in the 'devolution desert' detail

Deputy PM Angela Rayner wants to give more powers to local areas but delivery could be tricky.

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Avanti West Coast talks over 'unacceptable performance'

The operator was called in to meet Labour's new transport secretary to discuss its poor performance.

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Woman denies assault after Farage milkshake attack

The Reform UK leader was showered in drink while launching his general election campaign last month.

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Tories accept donation linked to convicted tycoon

Westminster Development Services Ltd, part-owned by Prakash Hinduja, gave the Conservatives £50,000.

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UK politicians react with shock to attack on Trump

UK politicians have reacted with shock to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

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What next for MPs who lost their jobs? - ‘I'm not sure what to do’

The challenges facing former MPs as they move on from a £91,000 salary and life in the public eye.

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Thousands of prisoners to be released in September

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns of a "total breakdown of law and order" unless action is taken.

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UK politicians react with shock to attack on Trump

UK politicians have reacted with shock to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

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Election abuse may have been coordinated - adviser

Yvette Cooper has been urged to set up a short inquiry to investigate the ‘dark underbelly’ of abuse.

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What next for MPs who lost their jobs? - ‘I'm not sure what to do’

The challenges facing former MPs as they move on from a £91,000 salary and life in the public eye.

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Starmer sticks by promise of assisted dying free vote

The prime minister says he will allow a free vote if MPs want it, but it was not a government priority.

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Labour won back working class vote, says McFadden

The Labour Party has won back working class voters despite the challenge from Reform, according to Pat McFadden.

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Keir Starmer says Joe Biden 'on really good form'

The PM rejected concerns about the US president's cognitive ability, after their meeting at the Nato summit.

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Labour MP speaks out on death threats and election abuse

Rushanara Ali tells the BBC she needed police protection during her re-election campaign.

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Labour to set out plans to tackle prison overcrowding

The Justice Secretary warns prison system is on the "brink of total collapse" due to overcrowding.

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Lord Prescott removed from House of Lords

It marks the end of a parliamentary career stretching back more than half a century.

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PM says defence spending commitment 'cast iron'

He is travelling to Washington for a Nato summit where he will meet President Biden for the first time.

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'An amazing sense of excitement' - New MPs take it all in

Hundreds of new MPs get their first taste of Parliament after last week's general election.

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Sunak names new top team as Lord Cameron resigns

The interim shadow cabinet features some new names after 12 former cabinet ministers lost their seats.

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Candidate faced campaign 'intimidation and racism'

Jovan Owusu-Nepaul says his experiences while campaigning "put a fire in my belly".

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Education secretary begins push to recruit 6,500 new teachers

The new education secretary says she is writing to education workforces as her "first priority".

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Children’s choir gets surprise audience with new PM

Pupils set to perform for King Charles were rehearsing when Keir Starmer stopped to listen.

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Steal our ideas, Lib Dem leader urges government

Sir Ed also says his party will continue to argue for "fair votes" despite gaining many more MPs than Reform UK.

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Starmer and Swinney to work together on 'common ground'

The new prime minister wants to establish a "different and better" way of working across the United Kingdom.

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Keir Starmer arriving in NI on first visit as prime minister

The overnight visit will see the Labour leader continue his tour of the UK after travelling to Scotland earlier on Sunday.

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New cabinet meets as Starmer government gets to work

Today is the first full day in power for Labour after its landslide victory, which upended 14 years of Conservative rule.

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Who's in Keir Starmer's new cabinet?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints Labour MPs to cabinet positions after landslide election victory.

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Moving into Downing Street: life behind the iconic black door

Rishi Sunak has made way for new Prime Minister Keir Starmer to move into No 10. Here’s how it all happens.

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How to pull off an election all-nighter

You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live... we have the plan to get you through.

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How to follow the election on the BBC

Online, on TV, and on Sounds and Radio - the BBC is bringing you full coverage of the 2024 UK general election and its results.

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Parties hammer home key messages as polling day nears

Despite the rhetoric the Conservative campaign is undeniably crouched in a defensive posture.

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Ros Atkins: Why are there so many independent candidates?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at what the number of independent candidates at the general election reveals about our political system.

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I've not given up on winning, says Rishi Sunak

The PM says he understands people's frustrations with him but warns of the "danger" of a Labour government.

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Lib Dems dive head-first into final week of campaign

Sir Ed Davey bungee jumps in a bid to encourage voters to "take the plunge" and vote Lib Dem.

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Parties stress core messages as election nears

As polling day approaches the leaders have been travelling the country in a bid to win votes.

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Scottish election claims fact-checked

BBC Verify examines claims on public spending, the NHS, oil and gas jobs and water quality.

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SNP would work with Labour to boost migration to Scotland

SNP leader John Swinney says a UK-wide approach will not address Scotland's skills shortages.

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Tory candidate was trustee of church that ‘endorsed’ conversion therapy

A report finds St Thomas Philadelphia church in Sheffield had "supported" conversion therapy.

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Watch: Ed Davey bungee jumps in latest stunt

The Lib Dem leader takes part in the extreme activity as part of his election campaign.

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How to rewatch the BBC general election debates

The party leaders have answered questions from the public and been interviewed on Panorama.

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Could Labour 'stop the boats'?

Labour wouldn’t send asylum seekers to Rwanda, but can their alternative plan hope to stop the boats?

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