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I had a tough day, says Rachel Reeves after Commons tears

BBC Politics - Thu, 07/03/2025 - 15:11
The chancellor says she had been dealing with a "personal issue" but was still "cracking on with the job".
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I had a tough day, says Rachel Reeves after Commons tears

BBC Politics - Thu, 07/03/2025 - 15:11
The chancellor says she had been dealing with a "personal issue" but was still "cracking on with the job".
Categories: Politics

Reform council confirms 'patriotic' flag policy

BBC Politics - Thu, 07/03/2025 - 14:44
The new leader of the county council says it is the "simplest and most inclusive" approach.
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BBC senior staff told to 'step back' from duties following row

BBC Politics - Thu, 07/03/2025 - 14:26
No "high risk" music acts will be broadcast live in the future after Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set.
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The Briefing Room

BBC Politics - Thu, 07/03/2025 - 14:23
David Aaronovitch and guests discuss why the benefits bill for disability has ballooned.
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Council flew Pride Flag 'without proper consent'

BBC Politics - Thu, 07/03/2025 - 12:28
The flag is at the centre of a row between a council's chief executive and Reform UK.
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In Our Time

BBC Politics - Thu, 07/03/2025 - 09:45
On the value of keeping conversations going with opponents, from the Reformation onwards
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Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around

BBC Politics - Thu, 07/03/2025 - 00:00
The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.
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New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM

BBC Politics - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 22:34
But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality.
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Rachel Reeves' tears raise big questions at top of Labour

BBC Politics - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 22:16
Whatever the cause, Labour must soon start projecting direction, confidence and grip.
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MPs approve plan to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist group

BBC Politics - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 21:09
The ban means supporting the group could potentially carry a maximum sentence of 14 years.
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Starmer pledges Hillsborough Law legal duty

BBC Politics - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 16:01
Sir Keir Starmer rejects claims of the bill being "watered down", insisting he is "fully committed".
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How welfare bill compromises have weakened Starmer

BBC Politics - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 15:07
Leila Nathoo on how winning the welfare vote has weakened Starmer
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Welfare cuts: What are the Pip and universal credit changes?

BBC Politics - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 13:32
The government watered down its welfare reform plans to get MPs to vote for the benefits bill.
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Bruce Springsteen or George Clooney for US president?

BBC Politics - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:44
Anthony Zurcher, Justin Webb and Sarah Smith discuss which celebrities might be in the running for next US president.
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Labour won't break tax pledges after welfare climbdown, minister says

BBC Politics - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:14
Pat McFadden says there will be "financial consequences" to the decision to water down planned welfare cuts.
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Analysis: Humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons

BBC Politics - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:52
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.
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Humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons

BBC Politics - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:52
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.
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Who are the welfare bill rebels? Find out how your MP voted

BBC Politics - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 20:06
Check whether your MP voted for or against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill
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Workers face two-year wait for several new rights

BBC Politics - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 17:14
Some measures within the Employment Rights Bill are not due to come into force until 2027.
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