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PM asks Commons to unite over MPs' safety issue

Keir Starmer opened his final PMQs by paying tribute to Ann Widdecombe.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Speaker thanks Starmer as PMQs begins

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle thanks Sir Keir Starmer at his last PMQs as prime minister.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Acting AG Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will be on Capitol Hill Wednesday for his high-stakes confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department permanently.

NPR Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on the confirmation hearing for AG nominee Todd Blanche

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff what he plans to ask Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing.

NPR Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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What to expect from Starmer's final PMQs

BBC correspondent Joe Pike explains what may happen in Sir Keir Starmer's final Prime Minister's Questions.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Ministers arrive for Starmer's final cabinet meeting

David Lammy, Shabana Mahmood, Ed Miliband and other ministers arrive for Starmer's final cabinet meeting.

BBC Politics · 15 Jul 2026
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Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens

Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal.

BBC Politics · 14 Jul 2026
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Gov. Hochul orders a pause on data centers in New York for up to a year

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an order pausing construction of large data centers — the first statewide pause in the country.

NPR Politics · 14 Jul 2026
Politics

In the aftermath of deadly shootings, ICE pauses most traffic stops

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King's office tells NPR.

NPR Politics · 14 Jul 2026
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Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says

The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster.

BBC Politics · 14 Jul 2026
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Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour

France's President Emmanuel Macron praised Starmer's "decency" and contribution to Ukraine and the security of Europe.

BBC Politics · 14 Jul 2026
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Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies

The government provides an update on its national resilience plans "should the worst ever happen".

BBC Politics · 14 Jul 2026
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Row after Tory bid to make Burnham face MPs before autumn fails

The Tories have accused Labour of "running scared" after ministers denied them a chance to delay Parliament's summer break.

BBC Politics · 14 Jul 2026
Politics

Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham

The Lib Dem leader urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to "be brave" to fulfil his promise to change politics.

BBC Politics · 14 Jul 2026
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MP was 'bit of a pest', sexual assault trial hears

The Suffolk MP is on trial in London after being accused of two counts of sexual assault.

BBC Politics · 14 Jul 2026
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MPs expected to approve long-delayed 'Hillsborough Law'

The legislation has returned to the Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.

BBC Politics · 14 Jul 2026
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Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick

It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death sparks renewed debate over politicians' security.

BBC Politics · 14 Jul 2026
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South Carolina's governor appoints Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out his term

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says he is appointing Darline Graham to finish the term of her late brother, former Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died in office Saturday at age 71.

NPR Politics · 14 Jul 2026
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