Green defectors become Your Party's first Scottish councillors

Dan Hutchison, Seonad Hoy and Leodhas Massie have become the first elected Your Party representatives in Scotland.

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Key China spy case witness removed 'enemy' from evidence under Tories

Security adviser Matthew Collins says the term "enemy" was removed from a draft statement in 2023.

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Why time matters for Tory MPs deciding Kemi Badenoch's future

For many Tory MPs looking at Kemi Badenoch's leadership, they are already wondering how much more time she needs to turn around the party's fortunes.

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Food price rises slow as UK inflation remains at 3.8%

However, the cost of items such as red meat and chocolate has continued to rise.

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Stable inflation gives chancellor space to break doom loop

Steady inflation and lower bond yields gives Rachel Reeves an opportunity, but will she take it?

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Maccabi Tel Aviv will not accept Villa tickets

Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv say they will not accept any ticket allocation from Aston Villa should the decision to ban their supporters from next month's Europa League match be overturned.

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Labour feel the heat in crucial Welsh by-election test

Polling and the mood within the parties suggest something is up in Caerphilly, writes political editor Chris Mason.

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SNP calls for Prince Andrew to be stripped of titles

The party's Stephen Flynn has lodged a parliamentary motion calling on ministers to act against the prince.

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The battle is on for the Conservatives to show they matter

As the party's annual conference begins, there are reasons for the current leadership to be gloomy, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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How much trouble is Labour in - and is the PM the right man for the job?

Ahead of Labour's annual conference, Laura Kuenssberg talks to ministers, MPs and advisers about Starmer's position.

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Reform UK council leader reports video leak 'cowards'

A video appears to show Kent County Council's leader telling her party's councillors to "suck it up".

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MPs demand chief prosecutor explain China spy case collapse

Stephen Parkinson is under pressure to say more about why the case collapsed last month.

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Two men plead not guilty over fires at homes linked to PM

The charges relate to a vehicle fire and blazes at properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer.

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UK economy grew slightly in August ahead of key Budget

The 0.1% growth follows a slight contraction in the economy during July, official figures show.

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'Wrong' to block Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match, says PM

Followers of the Israeli club will not be allowed to attend the Europa League game over safety concerns.

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Baroness Mone-linked PPE firm misses deadline to pay £122m

PPE Medpro was ordered to repay damages by 16:00 BST on Wednesday after breaching a Covid-19 contract.

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Katie Amess: 'Keir Starmer has just ignored us'

The Home Office says it will appoint a key figure to scrutinise past reviews for Sir David's family.

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Government publishes key witness statements in collapsed China spy case

Deputy national security adviser concluded China was "highly capable and conduct large-scale espionage operations against the UK".

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No plans to send UK troops to monitor Gaza ceasefire, says Cooper

The foreign secretary says the UK will continue to support the peace process through diplomacy.

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Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK

The tougher rules will come in force in January as part of wider plans to cut immigration.

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Minister 'appalled' women banned from Muslim run

Steve Reed said he was "horrified" that women were barred from mosque-run London charity event.

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Plaid promises independence plan for Wales, but not in first term

Plaid backs plan for independence white paper, but not in the first five years of a government.

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Chris Mason: SNP are the latest proof that things change quickly in politics

The SNP are not only hopeful of victory at next year's Scottish election, but are even talking of an outright majority.

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Powell made no decisions about evidence in China spy case, minister says

The government's national security adviser is facing pressure over whether he played a role in the trial's collapse.

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Man charged with stalking after allegedly targeting Ed Davey and family

As well as the accusations regarding Ed Davey, Inigo Rowland is charged with flick-knife possession.

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Surge in Chagos arrivals prompts row over housing costs

Dozens of Chagossians have flown in to Heathrow Airport this week, putting pressure on housing services.

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Jewish parents fear sending their children to university - Phillipson

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says it's unacceptable that Jewish young people feel they need to conceal their identity on campus.

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Universities risk sanctions over Gaza protests, watchdog says

Arif Ahmed says freedom of speech does not mean the freedom to harass and discriminate Jewish students.

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What is the Senedd by-election in Caerphilly?

The sudden death of Hefin David triggered a by-election in Caerphilly.

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NHS waiting list rises for third month in row

Numbers waiting for treatment hit 7.41 million in England at the end of August.

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Conservatives would scrap stamp duty, Badenoch announces

The Tory leader says the move would help millions buy a home, in her annual conference speech.

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High immigration levels damage communities, Badenoch warns

The Conservative leader says society is in danger of fragmenting unless concerns are acted on.

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Friend or foe? Tories grapple with rise of Reform

Tories fear they face an existential threat from Reform UK but opinion is divided on how to fight back.

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How Britain's membership of the ECHR became a political hot potato

The extent to which leaving the Convention would make a difference to immigration has been greatly exaggerated, argues Lord Sumption

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Tories promise to treble stop and search in crime hotspots

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp also pledges "negative net migration" if the Tories win the next election.

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Threat assessment of China led to spy case collapse, says CPS

The dropping of charges against two men last month prompted criticism from some ministers and MPs.

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Chris Mason: Bleak reality of opposition sets in for Conservatives

The Conservative Party, so often and for so long the dominating force in British politics, is a shrivelled version of its usual self.

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Jenrick defends calling Handsworth 'worst-integrated'

The shadow justice secretary stands by his comments about the Birmingham area amid sharp criticism.

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Why time matters for Tory MPs deciding Kemi Badenoch's future

For many Tory MPs looking at Kemi Badenoch's leadership, they are already wondering how much more time she needs to turn around the party's fortunes.

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Conservatives promise to scrap Sentencing Council

Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick will set out plans they say would put ministers in charge of sentencing policy.

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Tories invoke Thatcher legacy in search of a comeback

The former PM has featured even more than usual at the party's conference, as activists mark her 100th birthday.

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Chris Mason: Why protests have started a debate over 'Britishness'

Against the backdrop of grief after the Manchester attack, there is debate about which tenets should be fundamental in our society, writes Chris Mason.

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Tories pledge to remove 750,000 migrants under borders plan

The party unveils new policies on illegal migration as its annual conference begins in Manchester.

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Starmer tells protesters to 'respect grief of British Jews'

The prime minister said pro-Palestinian protests happening at the weekend would cause distress.

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Tories pledge to remove 750,000 migrants under borders plan

The party unveils new policies on illegal migration as its annual conference begins in Manchester.

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Reform Send system now or face billions in extra costs, ministers warned

The Institute for Fiscal Studies says more than 200,000 extra children will need Send support by 2029.

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The battle is on for the Conservatives to show they matter

As the party's annual conference begins, there are reasons for the current leadership to be gloomy, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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Green Party leader on holding government to account

Zack Polanski talks to BBC Radio Solent about rising living costs ahead of the party conference.

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Tories pledge to scrap landmark climate legislation

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says her party would axe legally binding targets to cut emissions.

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Meet the Caerphilly by-election candidates

A guide to the politicians competing in, arguably, the most interesting devolved Welsh by-election.

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Khan ‘appalled’ by Met officers’ behaviour as Mahmood calls footage ‘sickening’

The mayor of London's comments follow a BBC Panorama undercover report about Charing Cross police station.

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Five takeaways from Starmer's conference speech

The prime minister seeks to rally his party behind the UK government - what were the standout moments?

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Lammy backtracks on Farage Hitler Youth claim

The deputy prime minister says he is "happy to clarify" comments he made about the Reform UK leader.

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