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Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair

The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election.

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Politics

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Speed up £250 cap on leasehold ground rent, MPs urge

A committee of MPs says leaseholders have been waiting too long for governments to tackle the issue.

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Politics

Yusuf in clash with Jenrick over Reform deportation policy

Reform's home affairs chief has publicly disagreed with its Treasury spokesman over what party policy is.

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Politics

Scottish Parliament endorses SNP call for independence referendum

The demand was the Scottish government's first item of business in the new parliament.

10 hrs ago

Scotland Politics

Sir Keir Starmer wearing glasses and a dark blue shirt looking serious

Starmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parents

Some parents believe whether the government will take strong enough action remains to be seen.

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Technology

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Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal

The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.

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England

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Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans

Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays.

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Almost 1,000 migrants cross Channel over bank holiday

A total of 989 people arrived in the UK in 14 boats between Friday and Monday.

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John Swinney denies 'sweeping Murrell scandal under carpet'

Opposition MSPs have criticised the first minister and ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon following Peter Murrell's guilty plea.

Sarah Wakefield has shoulder length brown hair and is wearing green earrings.

Greens announce Makerfield by-election candidate

Sarah Wakefield has been selected as the party's candidate for the 18 June poll.

A pupil stands alone in the cafeteria while using his mobile phone, while a group of girls chat in the background.

Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says

Rhun ap Iorwerth said schools would be empowered to make their own decisions, with a ban expected for England.

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Man who appeared to do Nazi salute becomes adviser to Reform's Welsh leader

Corey Edwards quit as a Senedd candidate after a picture of him emerged appearing to do the salute.

Features and analysis

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Makerfield by-election candidates announced

Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield?

Peter Murrell in a black suit, white shirt and black tie. He is wearing glasses and looks very solemn.

The questions raised by the Peter Murrell embezzlement controversy

Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.

A young person wearing a baseball cap and a backpack and carrying a suitcase stands in the middle of the image. To the left of the image a passport with a boarding card is held up. To the right of the image is a migrant family of a man, woman and child on a beach, walking. In the top right corner is a partial view of a UK visa document

Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats

Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

Composite image of Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer and Wes Streeting, all of whom are speaking while addressing audiences.

Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister

It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.

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Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?

Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?

From our Political Editor Chris Mason

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Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?

Allegations about Reform candidate's posts are troubling, Labour says

Campaigning organisation Searchlight claims Robert Kenyon was friends with a fascist campaigner on a now deleted Facebook page.

Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister

It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.

Chris Mason: Potential leadership challengers jostle for position

Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting arriving at number 10 Downing Street, London

Chris Mason: Big moment ahead for Streeting to decide whether to go for it

There is a big moment coming in the next 24 hours, for Sir Keir Starmer and for would-be challengers to the prime minister.

BBC InDepth

Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?

Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?

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Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections

Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.

A collage of the No.10 door, Peter Mandelson and Keir Starmer

Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess

The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.

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As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home

British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.

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Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran

European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities

Watch/Listen

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'I don't understand' - council meeting descends into chaos

Kirklees Council remains without a majority - or a leader - after a chaotic annual meeting left some of the newly-elected members confused.

How a lottery can change the law

Naz Shah is making a speech. She is wearing a black top and multi-coloured scarf, and holding a microphone.

'I've worked too hard to feel impostor syndrome'

You might know Naz Shah as the MP for Bradford West. But her journey into politics is far from typical. Naz grew up in poverty in Bradford in the 1970s, in a home affected by domestic abuse. As a child, she was sent to Pakistan and forced into marriage with her cousin, before returning to the UK.

The Global Story

Britain has had six leaders in 10 years. Why might Keir Starmer be the next forced out?

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Why is the Labour party losing so many Muslim voters?