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It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that

The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a form of illegal voter intimidation.

NPR Politics · 18 Sept 2026
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Thames Water rescue deal should be rejected - MPs

A report on the future of Thames Water, urging the government to take action, has been published.

BBC Politics · 18 Sept 2026
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'Don't be silly' over Falklands and Irish unity, top Tory tells Trump

Shadow foreign secretary Tom Tugendhat says the US president's recent comments were aimed at US voters, in a BBC interview.

BBC Politics · 18 Sept 2026
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UK's 'dismal' Eurovision song choices to be examined by MPs

It comes after the UK's entry Look Mum No Computer came last in May's final, scoring just one point.

BBC Politics · 18 Sept 2026
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Not just 'Nice Guy Eddie': Lib Dems eager for leader to show radical side at party conference

There is a sizeable group of Lib Dem MPs who openly question whether the party's problem is with its leader, while others support his stance.

BBC Politics · 18 Sept 2026
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Badenoch brings in lawyers over Tory-run borough's 94% council tax hike

A row is growing over Wandsworth Council's rise, which the local authority is blaming on government funding cuts.

BBC Politics · 17 Sept 2026
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War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?

The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it

BBC Politics · 17 Sept 2026
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Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into industry scheme

The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".

BBC Politics · 17 Sept 2026
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Fears grow that Trump could use military to influence the upcoming election

There is growing concern that President Trump may deploy U.S. military to polling places in the upcoming elections, despite strict state and federal laws against such a move.

NPR Politics · 17 Sept 2026
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Andy Burnham to meet Irish Taoiseach for first time

Martin will be the first international leader to visit Number 10 North, the government said ahead of the talks.

BBC Politics · 17 Sept 2026
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Nato chief: 'Let's not be naive about what Putin could do'

Nato chief Mark Rutte has said he is confident the UK government understands the need for a "credible path" to increase defence spending.

BBC Politics · 17 Sept 2026
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Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target

An 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by England's former national cancer director.

BBC Politics · 17 Sept 2026
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UK Youth Parliament looks set to be axed

Some say scrapping the parliament for 11 to 18-year-olds would be a blow for democracy, while others say it is overdue.

BBC Politics · 17 Sept 2026
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UK needs 'credible path' on defence spending, says Nato chief

Mark Rutte tells the BBC that UK ministers accept the need to make yearly steps to up spending.

BBC Politics · 17 Sept 2026
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Rayner to rule on landmark green belt appeal

Campaigners say their Albrighton appeal could shape future green belt decisions.

BBC Politics · 17 Sept 2026
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Reform accuses departing councillors of 'betrayal'

Durham councillors Lyndsey Fox, Nicole Brown and Paul Sexton quit Reform to sit as independents.

BBC Politics · 17 Sept 2026
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Helen Jenner likely to take over as Reform Wales leader, sources tell BBC

Reform's Welsh deputy leader is the favourite to take over from Dan Thomas, who was arrested on Sunday.

BBC Politics · 17 Sept 2026
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Call for £375k elected mayor referendum rejected

Politicians vote against a motion to have a residents' poll on abolishing the post of mayor.

BBC Politics · 17 Sept 2026
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