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Lord Deben urges voters to challenge MPs on climate change

Andy Burnham as he returns to the House of Commons to take up his seat after winning the Makerfield by-election

Andy Burnham to reveal economic credentials following PM's resignation

A man displays a polling station sign in Greenwich in London during the local elections on May 7, 2026

By-elections England, Scotland, Wales: 77 council seats up for grabs

A union has said flexible working is still “stigmatised” and it is driving parents of young children out of work.

Parents driven out of jobs by lack of flexible working, union warns

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham outside his house in Warrington, Cheshire

Andy Burnham: Sir Keir Starmer’s challenger - life, wife & politics

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer giving a speech at the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in Waterloo, London, as he sets out the next steps he is taking in his plan to build a stronger, fairer Britain

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to face Cabinet this morning

King Charles III gives a speech at the State Dinner for the King and Queen Camilla, at the White House in Washington DC

King Charles White House State Dinner guest list and menu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has branded his prostate cancer as a “minor medical issue”

Benjamin Netanyahu brands his prostate cancer a “minor medical issue”

The smoking bill which has today cleared parliament will see a complete ban on the sale of tobacco in the UK introduced

Tobacco and Vapes Bill to introduce complete ban on smoking

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How ‘legal bullying’ is silencing journalists and harming democracy

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Monday

Trump warns "whole civilization will die tonight" ahead of deadline

Attorney General Pam Bondi listens as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with the Trump Kennedy Center Board Members

Who is Pam Bondi? Controversial US Attorney General fired by president

ew rules for household waste and recycling have come into force as part of efforts to standardise collections across England

New bin and recycling rules explained changes come into force

Vehicles queue to fill up at a petrol station in Eastville, Bristol

Energy blackouts and rationing: Government questioned over fuel supply

The cost of a standard UK passport will exceed £100 for the first time next month as fees are rising by 8%, the Home Office has announced

Passport price increase: Cost of UK passport to exceed £100

Dame Esther Rantzen celebrating her 85th birthday

TV presenter Esther Rantzen begs House of Lords to “face the facts”

The chamber of peers in the House of Lords

Hereditary peers to leave red benches before next King’s Speech
Hereditary peers will lose their seats in the House of Lords before the next King’s Speech.
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Joey Barton has been charged with wounding with intent following an alleged assault on Sunday near a golf club

Ex-Premier League footballer remanded in custody

'Rally 4 Unity' faces down ‘Patriots of Worcester' demonstration

Rival protesters face off during asylum seekers demonstration

Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer has been elected as the new MP for Gorton and Denton.

Gorton and Denton by-election: Green Party win hotly-contested seat

The polls have opened for the crucial Gorton and Denton by-election, which is believed to be a three-horse race between Labour, Reform UK, and the Green Party.

Polls open in crucial Gorton and Denton by-election

Suspended Reform councillor Daniel Taylor leaving Margate Magistrates' Court

Ex-Reform UK councillor jailed for coercive control

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said "the UK has been colonised by immigrants"

Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says ‘UK colonised by immigrants’

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer leaving 10 Downing Street after announcing he is not resigning

“I have won every fight I’ve ever been in”: PM will not "walk away"

Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman has died aged 72, just days after being diagnosed with incurable cancer. She is pictured in 2018.

Former politician dies just 25 days after incurable cancer diagnosis

(L-to-R) Emma Reynolds, Zia Yusuf, Munira Wilson, Julia Lopez, and Oli Dugmore (unpictured) make up tonight's Question Time panel in Dorking.

Who is on Question Time tonight? Panelists reveals for Dorking episode

Jackie Weaver chaired the now infamous Handforth Parish Council meeting that went viral on social media.

Five years on from viral council meeting, where is Jackie Weaver now?

Dame Emily Thornberry, Stuart Andrew, and Layla Moran will be joined by Greg Swenson (not pictured) on tonight's episode of Question Time.

Who is on Question Time tonight? Panelist for BBC politics show
Question Time is back in session tonight (January 22) as the BBC politics show returns to screens.
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Cathy Newman quits Channel 4 for Sky News after 20 years, is she married, does she have kids? Photo: cathynewmanc4/Instagram

Cathy Newman quits Channel 4 for Sky News after 20 years

New houses being constructed on the Chilmington development in Ashford, Kent

Changes to planning rules make it easier to build on greenbelt land

Stephen Flynn, Russell Findlay, Angela Haggerty, Lord Offord and Anas Sarwar will feature on Question Time tonight (December 11).

Who is on Question Time tonight? This week's panel line-up revealed

Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg is back this weekend with the political presenter ready to discuss the biggest topics of the week.

Who is on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg this morning?

Zarah Sultana has boycotted the inaugural Your Party conference amid a rift between her and co-founder Jeremy Corbyn.

Why has Zara Sultana boycotted the inaugural Your Party conference?

This week's Question Time panelists include (L-to-R) Sonia Sodha, James Murray, Luke Johnson, and Gareth Davies, alongside Callum Miller.

Who is on Question Time tonight? Panelists for Watford revealed

Namibian politician Adolf Hitler Uunona is expected to be re-elected next week, after securing a landslide majority in 2020.

Namibian politician Adolf Hitler Uunona set to be re-elected

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham. The Government is expected to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds until 2030 (Photo: Joe Giddens - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Reeves drops tax hike - millions will pay more even without increase

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner speaks at a reception at No 10 Downing Street, London, for members of the England women's football team

Angela Rayner refused to rule out frontline politics return

US President Donald Trump is planning to sue the BBC

Donald Trump will sue BBC over Panorama speech editing

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street. Reeves has reportedly ditched plans to raise income tax rates ahead of the November 26 Budget (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves U-turns on tax rises - but your bill could still go up

Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb has proposed a five-year minimum State Pension guarantee, even if a retiree dies early (Photo: Pexels)

New plan could guarantee 5 years of pension payments - even if you die

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street on November 4, 2025. Reeves has hinted that Labour may break its manifesto pledge not to raise taxes (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2025: Reeves hints at tax rises - what it means for your money

A nurse in the accident and emergency dept of Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham. Around 18,000 staff roles are being cut in England as part of a major reorganisation (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

18,000 NHS jobs to be cut in shake-up as staff warn of disruption

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street, ahead of the forthcoming Budget. Reeves has warned that 'each of us must do our bit', signalling possible tax rises (Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves says 'each of us must do our bit' — what it may cost you

Defence Secretary John Healey appearing on the BBC1 current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

Who is on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg today?

With the Autumn Budget fast approaching, speculation is mounting over how the Chancellor will tackle ongoing economic pressures (Photos: Getty Images/Hodge Bank)

5 big Autumn Budget predictions I think will hit your wallet hard

Comedian and actress Ruby Wax could be heading into the jungle to take part in I'm A Celebrity 2025

TV comedy legend is the latest star rumoured for I'm A Celeb 2025

After Catherine Connolly’s rival conceded, she is set to become Ireland’s next president. Photo: Getty Images

Catherine Connolly is set to be Ireland’s next president

CAMRA chairman Ash Corbett-Collins (inset) believes politicians often treat pubs as little more than a backdrop for photo opportunities (Photos: Getty Images/CAMRA)

CAMRA: 'Removing pub notices from papers is the wrong kind of reform'

A demonstrator waves a flag during a rally at the Lincoln Memorial

‘No Kings’ protests: Anti-Trump demonstrations planned across US

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks on stage during the Labour Party conference in Liverpool in September. The Autumn Budget will take place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

What to expect from the Budget - Reeves faces £50bn gap and inflation

The Home Office in Westminster, London

Immigration English requirements: What is ‘A-level standard’ English

Small boat migrant Fayaz Khan (right) threatened to kill Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

Small boat migrant jailed for threatening to kill Nigel Farage

Conservative and political influencer Emily Hewertson has joined the Big Brother house.

Big Brother: Who is Emily Hewertson? Political influencer joins show

Speaking to the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme, Prime Minister Keir Starmer brands Reform UK’s immigration policy ‘racist’

'They are our neighbours': PM brands Reform UK policy ‘racist’

Lord Menzies Campbell, former leader of the Liberal Democrats, has died at the age of 84, the party said. (Photo: Getty Images)

Former Lib Dem leader and Olympic sprinter dies aged 84

Who are this guests on this week's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg?

US President Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth II, Melania Trump, the then Prince of Wales and the then Duchess of Cornwall, during a group photo ahead of the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in 2019

US President Donald Trump state visit to UK: Full itinerary

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