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Politics chat: Will Democrats use the war and high prices for their midterm strategy?

We look at how the Democratic party is approaching the midterms, and if they are using issues like the war in Iran and affordability, to their advantage.

NPR Politics · 2 Aug 2026
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Ballot paper for Clacton by-election is longest in British electoral history

The list of 34 candidates standing in the Clacton by-election is nearly a metre long.

BBC Politics · 2 Aug 2026
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Bill championed by late Senator Lindsey Graham seeks to increase sanctions on Russia

A bipartisan bill to impose tough new sanctions on Russia is making progress in the U.S. Senate. But concerns over how the bill grants President Trump new tariff authorities is complicating the path.

NPR Politics · 1 Aug 2026
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Mayor says Burnham's new powers will change lives

Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor after winning Thursday's by-election.

BBC Politics · 1 Aug 2026
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Tuesday referendum tests GOP push to restrict citizen-led ballot initiatives

In a referendum Tuesday, voters are being asked to raise the bar for ballot initiatives - a measure backed by Republicans after years of seeing voters allow abortion, expand Medicaid and allow gaming.

NPR Politics · 1 Aug 2026
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Week in Politics: Todd Blanche nomination; Michigan's Democratic Senate shakeup

Two nominations to watch: President Trump's of Todd Blanche to be U.S. Attorney General, and who Michigan Democrats will choose Tuesday to campaign for the U.S. Senate.

NPR Politics · 1 Aug 2026
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Sir John Curtice: Labour may be enjoying a Burnham bounce but it's not massive

The governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform

BBC Politics · 1 Aug 2026
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Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blame

The government had accused David Hearn of ripping a piece of sealant after a $14 million renovation. Hearn has repeatedly said that he simply touched the water in the pool out of curiosity last month.

NPR Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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Labour's Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester, replacing Andy Burnham

Labour's Bev Craig secures nearly double the number of votes won by Reform UK's Sian Astley.

BBC Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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Should Glasgow have its own mayor?

The BBC's David Wallace Lockhart asks if Scotland's largest city should have its own elected mayor.

BBC Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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Burnham faces criticism over plans for mayors to get share of income tax

Tory mayor Lord Houchen wants to offer a rebate, but the prime minister says it should be reinvested in communities.

BBC Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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'Wheels coming off Stormont', says Sinn Féin

The Democratic Unionist Party says it is interested in delivering for the people of Northern Ireland.

BBC Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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Council cancels climate emergency declaration

A Reform UK motion argues the council can improve the local environment without the official pledge.

BBC Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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Burnham to revisit plan to curb jury trials

The prime minister says his "instinct" is to reverse plans by the last PM to limit jury trials in England and Wales.

BBC Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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Healey announces his first Budget will be on 28 October

The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.

BBC Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa - Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is "the wrong man" to lead Fifa as criticism grows of the controversial investment plan.

BBC Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy

The government has given the green light to the site on the old Royal Mint, near the Tower of London.

BBC Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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Concerns raised over council's £900m debt

Councillor Patrick Lambert fears taxpayers will be left liable for the authority's debts.

BBC Politics · 31 Jul 2026
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