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Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday 'witchhunt'

Lord Simon Woolley said Arday had been "hounded" by the media and pursued relentlessly.

BBC Politics · 16 Aug 2026
Politics

UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia

The drones have been used for the first time in mainland Russia to hit military and industrial targets.

BBC Politics · 16 Aug 2026
Politics

In Florida, Congressman Byron Donalds' seat is up for grabs for Republicans

In southwest Florida, ten Republicans are vying for the nomination to replace Rep. Byron Donalds. With the majority of candidates from outside the state - it's raising questions about representation.

NPR Politics · 16 Aug 2026
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Polls everywhere in primary season. Can they be trusted?

How reliable are political polls right now? NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks to G. Elliott Morris from the data-driven news website, Strength In Numbers.

NPR Politics · 16 Aug 2026
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Politics chat: Democrats take lessons from the primaries, set 2028 calendar

We look at how the Democrats are gearing up for the 2028 presidential primaries, as well as their takeaways from the current batch of primary races.

NPR Politics · 16 Aug 2026
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I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me

Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

BBC Politics · 15 Aug 2026
Politics

Reform UK plan would overhaul welfare system with £50bn in savings

The party plans to release a full 50-page plan on Monday outlining their proposed changes were they to come to power.

BBC Politics · 15 Aug 2026
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Families of USS Lincoln crew say Trump should be 'ashamed' of conditions on board

President Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment is "not nearly long enough." A family member of a sailor on board that ship said those comments are shameful.

NPR Politics · 15 Aug 2026
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Who voted for Count Binface and why?

Cheaper Flakes and using Adele to fund the NHS - voters on why they support a man dressed as a bin.

BBC Politics · 15 Aug 2026
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Week in Politics: USS Lincoln; latest primaries and Democrats; White House ballroom

A shortage of some munitions as well as the problems with the USS Lincoln have the Trump administration on the defensive. Meanwhile, what the latest primaries show about Democratic enthusiasm.

NPR Politics · 15 Aug 2026
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Democrats grapple with Trump's push to limit transparency within the executive branch

President Trump is pushing the boundaries of executive power to limit transparency within the executive branch. Congressional Democrats are grappling with how to respond.

NPR Politics · 14 Aug 2026
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UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires

Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.

BBC Politics · 14 Aug 2026
Politics

Chris Mason: Is this a good day or a bad day for Nigel Farage?

As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.

BBC Politics · 14 Aug 2026
Politics

Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk

Government issues a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a "significant risk to the public".

BBC Politics · 14 Aug 2026
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Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill

Activists say introducing assisted dying without reforming care puts "sick and disabled people's lives at risk".

BBC Politics · 14 Aug 2026
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What do Nigel Farage's constituents think of his re-election?

The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and wins more votes.

BBC Politics · 14 Aug 2026
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Count Binface gets almost 10,000 votes in Clacton by-election

The self-styled intergalactic space warrior finished second to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

BBC Politics · 14 Aug 2026
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Has the by-election changed things for Clacton?

BBC East's political correspondent Andrew Sinclair analyses Nigel Farage's victory.

BBC Politics · 14 Aug 2026
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