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Polanski selected as Green Party candidate for Starmer's former seat

The Green Party leader said the party is the "underdog" in Holborn and St Pancras but "can win".

BBC Politics · 11 Sept 2026
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These Michigan swing voters are bracing for higher prices from trade war with Canada

President Trump's tariff standoff with Canada is rankling some key voters ahead of this year's midterm elections.

NPR Politics · 11 Sept 2026
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Vance, Trump urge Americans to support Republicans on last night of convention

Vice President Vance delivered remarks at the final night of the Republican Midterm Convention, as President Trump relished his last convention as the Republican Party's dominant leader.

NPR Politics · 11 Sept 2026
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Republican strategist shares takeaways from Vance's speech at the GOP convention

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about the main takeaways from Vice President Vance's speech at the Republican Midterm Convention.

NPR Politics · 11 Sept 2026
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Henry Zeffman: How Burnham got ready to govern with four key moments mapped out

There are questions over whether Burnham's government represents continuity or change, writes Henry Zeffman

BBC Politics · 11 Sept 2026
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Legalised dying bill for England and Wales faces new vote in Commons

The proposal was backed by a majority of MPs earlier this year but did not become law after its progress was stalled by peers.

BBC Politics · 11 Sept 2026
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Rayner defends pause to local council overhaul

The cabinet minister tells the BBC she wanted to ensure the plans could survive potential legal actions.

BBC Politics · 11 Sept 2026
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After court flurry, Missouri officials set aside GOP redistricting

After a flurry of court maneuvers, the Republican redistricting of U.S. House seats in Missouri is blocked. It's a win for Democrats fighting to win control of the House — but maybe not over yet.

NPR Politics · 10 Sept 2026
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Anti-Muslim rhetoric is finding a growing foothold in GOP messaging ahead of November

A strain of anti-Muslim bigotry has become increasingly common in GOP politics, manifesting everywhere from a "Sharia-free America" caucus in Congress to rhetoric on the campaign trail.

NPR Politics · 10 Sept 2026
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In divided times, Gov. Cox prescribes passionate disagreement, minus contempt

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Spencer Cox, Republican governor of Utah, about his new book, Off Ramp, and his vision for peacemaking.

NPR Politics · 10 Sept 2026
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Why are MPs voting on assisted dying again?

A Labour MP has brought forward an identical bill to the previous attempt, saying she wants peers to "finish the job".

BBC Politics · 10 Sept 2026
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Trump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins. And, Kirk supporters reflect on his death

President Trump tries to incentivize voters by promising $5,000 to Americans if the GOP wins the midterms. And, young conservatives reflect on the party one year after Charlie Kirk's death.

NPR Politics · 10 Sept 2026
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Ex-Tory campaign chief pleads guilty over election bet

Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 election would be held.

BBC Politics · 10 Sept 2026
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Trump gives primetime speech at GOP convention, promising payout if Republicans win

President Trump kicked off the Republican midterm convention with a primetime speech, outlining the Republican message and promising Americans a payout if the GOP wins the upcoming election.

NPR Politics · 10 Sept 2026
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Veteran pollster shares takeaways from Trump's convention speech

Veteran pollster and political consultant Frank Luntz gives an analysis of President Trump's speech at the Republicans' midterm convention.

NPR Politics · 10 Sept 2026
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Badenoch denies housing benefit cuts plan would make people homeless

The Conservatives say £4bn could be cut from the housing benefit bill to help fund increased defence spending.

BBC Politics · 10 Sept 2026
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Missouri clerk on what the battle over the state's electoral maps means for voters

NPR's Michel Martin asks Boone County, Missouri, clerk Brianna Lennon what the legal battle over the state's electoral maps means for voters there.

NPR Politics · 10 Sept 2026
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Trump gave Natalie Harp and 2 other aides $45,000 as gifts, report says

The Washington Post is reporting that the president gave $45,000 cash gifts to executive assistant Natalie Harp and two other White House aides.

NPR Politics · 10 Sept 2026
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