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Argentina face action after waving Falklands banner

Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkla

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws

The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Burnham does not rule out wealth tax

The expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult" choices.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues

Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP

MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Union backing to seal Labour crown for Burnham

The Makerfield MP is set for the Labour leadership after most party-linked unions said they would back him.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Watch: Starmer's kind send-off across the Commons in final PMQs

A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Report finds secrecy impacted handling of nuclear test veterans' records

The veterans are campaigning for full disclosure of the impact of the UK's nuclear testing programme.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Man arrested over threatening to shoot Farage in social media post

Met Police says a man in his 20s was held in south London this week on suspicion of sending threatening communications to an MP.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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What's next for Starmer after final PMQs?

The BBC's Nick Eardley looks at what might be next for Sir Keir Starmer as he signs off his final PMQs.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Standing ovation as Starmer says 'goodbye'

Several MPs gave Starmer a standing ovation in his last PMQs as prime minister.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Starmer jokes about being told off for 6-7 meme

Sir Keir Starmer recalls when he did the popular '6-7' meme when visiting a school in November 2025 and was told off by a teacher.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Tributes and tears as Starmer takes final Prime Minister's Questions

The prime minister told MPs it was "the end of my political journey", and that he was "proud of everything I have achieved".

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Reform UK proposes £100m 'round-the-clock' security plan for MPs

The policy was announced after police said party spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe was killed in a "targeted attack".

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Watch Starmer sign off final PMQs to standing ovation

The prime minister received applause and cheers from his party and other MPs after giving his final answer.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham

Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Peers face new attendance rules under proposed House of Lords changes

Members of the House of Lords should have a 20% attendance record and retire at 80, a committee says.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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PM jokes about back and forth with Badenoch

Sir Keir Starmer jokes with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch his last Prime Minister's Questions.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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