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Starmer's stormy first year: Why his political honeymoon was so short-lived

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 07:23
As the PM marks a year in office next week - which he will spend grappling with crises - British politics finds itself at an inflection point
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A hat-trick of U-turns – and this is the most awkward of the lot

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 07:17
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason gives his analysis of what the climbdown over the welfare bill means for the prime minister.
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PM considers welfare concessions in rebel MP talks

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 17:46
Keir Starmer has been personally calling some Labour MPs to win them over ahead of a vote next week.
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Zohran Mamdani pulls off New York politic upset

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 14:17
The young left-wing politician, Zohran Mamdani, is poised to become the Democratic nominee for New York mayor after a surprise election win.
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Council boss quits, leaving 18-year-old in charge

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 14:16
Rob Howard leaves his position as leader of Warwickshire County Council, citing health concerns.
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Starmer changes tone in bid to win back Labour MPs

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 13:54
The prime minster and his team are trying to repair relations with backbenchers over welfare cuts.
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Foreign Office faces inquiry over Harry Dunn case

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 10:17
The woman driving the car that hit the 19-year-old's bike left the UK under diplomatic immunity laws.
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Why Starmer faces a political storm over welfare reforms

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 19:20
Conversations are continuing at the heart of government on the least worst course of action in the face of a significant backbench rebellion.
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Give public a say on prison sentences, says Reform UK

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 17:43
The party's deputy leader Richard Tice says members of the public should have a say on whether sentences are too harsh or lenient.
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UK to buy nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 14:22
Downing Street says the move is "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation".
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MP brands Tice 'pathetic' in RAF base security row

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 11:41
A Derbyshire MP has backed a female commanding officer at a recently vandalised RAF base.
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Chris Mason: On welfare, something will have to give

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 11:26
The stand-off between rebellious Labour MPs and ministers over benefit changes cannot last.
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Post Office scandal victims claims not chased due to harassment fears

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 09:38
The government has been criticised for not chasing up sub-postmasters to apply for compensation
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Reform council told to reconsider flag policy

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 08:33
A Leicestershire County Council scrutiny group heard there was "too grey an area" in the policy.
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Union denies 'targeting' school linked to bins boss

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 06:15
The Unite union strongly denies the accusation made by the leader of Birmingham City Council.
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Minister to meet food delivery firms over reports of illegal workers

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 20:06
It comes after reports that asylum seekers are able to work for couriers shortly after reaching UK.
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PM vows to press on with welfare cuts as rebellion grows

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 18:13
More than 120 Labour MPs are backing plans to block cuts to disability and sickness-related benefits.
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UK must prepare for war scenario, government warns

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 17:55
A strategy document says an "all-of-society effort" is required to make the UK more secure.
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UK must prepare for war scenario, government warns

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 17:55
A strategy document says an "all-of-society effort" is required to make the UK more secure.
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International law 'at heart' of Starmer's foreign policy, says Hermer

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 15:51
Lord Richard Hermer said that the government was determined to "lead on international law issues" globally.
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