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Analysis: Prisoner release row is Burnham's first big test as PM

The prison overcrowding crisis presents the new PM with a dilemma for which there are only unpalatable choices.

BBC Politics · 7 Aug 2026
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Streeting 'sickened' by sex abuse claims at Army college

The defence secretary promises to look into what went wrong at the college in North Yorkshire.

BBC Politics · 7 Aug 2026
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Why is there a row about vertical drinking in Westminster?

Westminster Council is under fire as part of its plans to update a licensing policy. Why?

BBC Politics · 7 Aug 2026
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Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from rehab center to recover at home

Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was discharged from his rehabilitation center in a Thursday statement, more than 50 days after hospitalization.

NPR Politics · 7 Aug 2026
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Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early

Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.

BBC Politics · 7 Aug 2026
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Illegal working arrests double in two years, Home Office says

The Home Office says there has been a record number of raids and arrests in the first six months of 2026.

BBC Politics · 6 Aug 2026
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Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranks

The former first minister's attack on the SNP's 2026 election campaign has led to rebukes from ex-colleagues.

BBC Politics · 6 Aug 2026
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Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing

They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.

BBC Politics · 6 Aug 2026
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The Senate voted to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt. Now what?

A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he refused to answer questions about his handling of the covid pandemic. Chairman Rand Paul plans to refer the case to the DOJ.

NPR Politics · 6 Aug 2026
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North East mayors disagree over income tax revenue

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen disagree on income tax revenue use.

BBC Politics · 6 Aug 2026
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SNP write-off value of Murrell motorhome in party accounts

The luxury vehicle was bought for £124,550 by the party's former chief executive as part of a £400,000 embezzlement.

BBC Politics · 6 Aug 2026
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All schools in England to get pupil attendance targets, government says

The BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored.

BBC Politics · 6 Aug 2026
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The serial candidates standing against Farage in the Clacton by-election

BBC Verify takes a look at the serial candidates standing in Clacton, how they fared in previous elections, and whether they have ever won enough votes to get their deposits back.

BBC Politics · 6 Aug 2026
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Referrals to Prevent anti-terror scheme at record high

The Home Office says the 10-year-high in referrals could be due to the 2024 Southport attacks.

BBC Politics · 6 Aug 2026
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Local Reform Facebook page criticised Welsh minister for talking about family tragedy

A Reform constituency page criticised the Plaid Cymru minister for discussing her husband's death.

BBC Politics · 6 Aug 2026
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New £215,000 council CEO was reality show winner

Businessman Dennis Bacon has a background in adult social care and is expected to start next month.

BBC Politics · 6 Aug 2026
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Badenoch concerned child sex offenders could be freed from jail early

The Tory leader says allowing "serious criminals" to be released early is a "betrayal of victims".

BBC Politics · 6 Aug 2026
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Political consultant talks about the Democratic Party's road to the midterms

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with political consultant David Axelrod about Democrats' road to November and what's ahead for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

NPR Politics · 6 Aug 2026
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