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MP calls for transparency over drone factory

There are concerns about what protection is in place at a Ukrainian drone plant in the UK.

BBC Politics · 27 Aug 2026
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What have Reform achieved in Wakefield in their first three months?

New leader has already repainted road markings - but will he be able to lower council taxes?

BBC Politics · 27 Aug 2026
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Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers

The announcement comes as Burnham holds his first official visit to Wales since becoming prime minster.

BBC Politics · 26 Aug 2026
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Wes Streeting deluged with homophobic hate mail since becoming defence secretary

Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967, but a ban continued in the armed forces until 2000.

BBC Politics · 26 Aug 2026
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The White House's preferred economic tools are hitting snags

Tariffs and export controls have been the Trump administration's main economic security tools. Neither is working very well right now.

NPR Politics · 26 Aug 2026
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Trump touts power of his endorsement following South Sen. Darline Graham's primary win

Darline Graham won her primary runoff in the race to replace her late brother in the US Senate. And President Trump can again tout the power of his endorsement.

NPR Politics · 26 Aug 2026
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Portrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' return

The framed photograph forms part of work by MPs to install a permament memorial for the former Tory grandee.

BBC Politics · 26 Aug 2026
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Reviewing Plaid's first 100 days in charge

Wales political editor Gareth Lewis looks back on Plaid's first 100 days in power.

BBC Politics · 26 Aug 2026
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Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays

People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.

BBC Politics · 26 Aug 2026
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The impact of the trade war between the U.S. and Canada

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democractic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan about the trade war between the U.S. and Canada.

NPR Politics · 26 Aug 2026
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'Ironing board' train seats to get more cushions, transport secretary says

Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.

BBC Politics · 26 Aug 2026
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Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October

A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem said.

BBC Politics · 26 Aug 2026
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What has happened in Plaid Cymru's first 100 days in power?

Plaid ministers say they are making good progress but the opposition say little has been achieved.

BBC Politics · 26 Aug 2026
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Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care

Chloe Moffat died last year, after she was told of allegations she had shared sensitive confidential information about colleagues, which she denied.

BBC Politics · 26 Aug 2026
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South Carolina U.S. senate runoff election will test Trump's endorsement

The primary runoff in South Carolina between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman is another test of President Trump's influence. He's backing Darline, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

NPR Politics · 25 Aug 2026
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Council investigates Reform's 'Farage Fest'

The organisers of "Farage Fest" – a victory party and rally for the Reform UK leader after the Clacton by-election – are being investigated for failing to get permission to hold it.

BBC Politics · 25 Aug 2026
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Row breaks out over minister's tribute to all A66 crash victims

Home Office Minister Anna Turley paid tribute to all seven victims initially, sparking a backlash from the shadow justice secretary.

BBC Politics · 25 Aug 2026
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DUP MP Gregory Campbell under investigation for alleged spending breach

The watchdog's investigation concerns the MP’s spending against their Office Costs budget.

BBC Politics · 25 Aug 2026
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