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Reform UK reporting Green leader Zack Polanski to police over Instagram post

The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.

BBC Politics · 27 Jul 2026
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Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims

Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.

BBC Politics · 27 Jul 2026
Politics

Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?

With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.

BBC Politics · 27 Jul 2026
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With less than 100 days left until Election Day, how the midterms are shaping up

There are now fewer than 100 days until Election Day in November. Here's how NPR's Mara Liasson sees the midterm campaign shaping up.

NPR Politics · 27 Jul 2026
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UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts

Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.

BBC Politics · 27 Jul 2026
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Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in Senate race

In Maine's U.S. Senate race, state Democrats have nominated Troy Jackson to replace the scandal-plagued candidate Graham Platner.

NPR Politics · 27 Jul 2026
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All eyes on Greater Manchester ahead of mayoral election

Voters in Greater Manchester will go to the polls on Thursday to choose Andy Burnham's successor as mayor.

BBC Politics · 27 Jul 2026
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My dog Axel 'wouldn't get on' with Larry the cat, says Burnham

The PM says he doesn't think his poodle-mix would "get along" with Larry the cat, who has lived at No 10 for 15 years.

BBC Politics · 27 Jul 2026
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Laura Kuenssberg: Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM

Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.

BBC Politics · 27 Jul 2026
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NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC

The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.

BBC Politics · 27 Jul 2026
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PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit

The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.

BBC Politics · 26 Jul 2026
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Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform

In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.

BBC Politics · 26 Jul 2026
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Troy Jackson replaces Graham Platner as Democratic candidate in Maine's Senate Race

Maine Democrats have chosen their candidate to run against incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson, former state lawmaker, steps in where the scandal-plagued Graham Platner stepped out.

NPR Politics · 26 Jul 2026
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Maine Senate Dems Nominee

Maine Democrats have chosen their candidate to run against incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson, former state lawmaker, steps in where the scandal-plagued Graham Platner stepped out.

NPR Politics · 26 Jul 2026
Politics

Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to take over from Platner in Senate race

Maine Democrats have chosen their candidate to run against incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson, former state lawmaker, steps in where the scandal-plagued Graham Platner stepped out.

NPR Politics · 26 Jul 2026
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Politics chat: How the war with Iran will shape midterms, Troy Jackson enters Maine Senate race

We'll look at how the war with Iran might shape the outcome for the 2026 Midterm elections, as well as how the new Democratic senate candidate in Maine might fare against the Republican incumbent.

NPR Politics · 26 Jul 2026
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Iran's 'sabre-rattling' should not intimidate UK, Wes Streeting says

The defence secretary warns Britain "stands ready to respond to any attacks Iran wishes to wage against this country or our allies".

BBC Politics · 26 Jul 2026
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Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview

The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

BBC Politics · 26 Jul 2026
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