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IrelandScotlandWalesGreenland's people must decide its future, says NandyThe culture secretary says Trump's plan to place tariffs on the UK and other allies over the issue is "deeply unhelpful".2 hrs agoUKReform is not rescue charity for panicky Tory MPs, Farage saysHe insists his party will not become "the Conservative Party 2.0" after Robert Jenrick's defection.6 hrs agoPoliticsJenrick's move is massive - but could it cause a bigger fight on the right?He's a big political character adapting to a new political tribe, but his move could be overshadowed by a poisonous row.1 day agoBBC InDepthBlair and Rubio among names on senior executive of Gaza 'Board of Peace'The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.23 hrs agoUS & CanadaMinister 'confident' issues over Hillsborough Law can be resolvedCampaigners say the proposed law does not go far enough to make security services co-operate with inquiries.4 hrs agoPoliticsStarmer says Trump's tariff threat over Greenland 'completely wrong'The US president earlier announced plans to impose a 10% levy on allies until a deal can be struck for a US takeover of the Danish territory.19 hrs agoPoliticsBadenoch at odds with Jenrick over 'broken' BritainThe Conservative Party leader says telling voters their "country is finished" only "drags them down".1 day agoPoliticsMolly Russell's dad says under-16 social media ban would be wrongThe online safety campaigner says it is better to enforce current laws than use "sledgehammer" techniques.Green Party calls for under-22s to get free bus passesLammy blocks Jimmy Mizen killer's open prison moveThe decision to block Jake Fahri's transfer was made for "public protection", the Ministry of Justice says.Jenrick claims he is 'uniting the right' by defecting to Reform UKThe former Conservative minister denies the move was about personal ambition, in an exclusive BBC interview.Plaid Cymru would take minority government over coalition, leader saysPolling suggests Plaid or Reform UK could win the Senedd election - but fall short of getting a majority.Features and analysis'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic sacking and defection unfoldedThe secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party. Chris Mason: Is Farage's Reform really Conservatives 2.0?Reform UK is showing 'momentum and magnetism', but faces a familiar critique of being dubbed the Conservatives 2.0, the BBC's political editor writes. Robert Jenrick: Teenage Tory to Reform recruitThe ex-minister has joined Nigel Farage's party after his dramatic sacking from the shadow cabinet.How do Labour MPs feel after another government U-turn?Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley.Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer with digital ID U-turnThe government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.From our Political Editor Chris MasonChris Mason: Is Farage's Reform really Conservatives 2.0?Reform UK is showing 'momentum and magnetism', but faces a familiar critique of being dubbed the Conservatives 2.0, the BBC's political editor writes. Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer with digital ID U-turnThe government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.Chris Mason: Trump and Starmer speak as ship seizure caps extraordinary few daysThe leaders speak on the phone following a blitz of overseas activity by the Trump administration, writes the BBC's political editor.Chris Mason: UK grapples with new era of US unpredictabilityThis week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor.Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to strategy of avoiding criticism of Trump over MaduroThe government's cautious response has been pounced on by its critics, writes the BBC's political editor.BBC InDepthJenrick's move is massive - but could it cause a bigger fight on the right?He's a big political character adapting to a new political tribe, but his move could be overshadowed by a poisonous row.Starmer has kept Trump on side - but is it coming back to bite him?The PM’s increasingly assertive opponents are set on turning one of his few sweet spots sour.Starmer tells me he'll survive - but can he keep this new year's resolution?The prime minister discusses the economy, Europe, Venezuela and his own future in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break yearWith devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister?2025 was a crazy year in politics. But 2026 could be wildReform’s rise, Labour’s woes and Trump’s presence have changed our politics. What will the next 12 months bring? Watch/ListenThis is uniting the right, says Jenrick in BBC exclusiveIn an exclusive interview with the BBC, the former shadow justice secretary says Reform UK are the only party who can fix Britain.Why Robert Jenrick's sacking is such a big dealPolitical Correspondent Harry Farley explains.Nigel Farage names Lord Offord as Reform UK's Scottish leaderFormer Conservative minister Lord Offord has been named as Reform UK's Scottish leader. Why Grok means politicians in the south have left XMPs in Oxfordshire and Hampshire leave the social media site following controversy surrounding AI tool Grok.UUP leadership: 'Let's have a contest, let the members decide'The North Antrim assembly member Jon Burrows is in the running to become the next leader of the Ulster Unionist Party.
