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IrelandScotlandWalesLib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadershipDeputy party leader Daisy Cooper says "the vast majority of our MPs support Ed... and are furious at this distraction." 9 hrs agoPoliticsPolanski vows to stay as Green leader as he faces criticism after by-election defeatJewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.7 hrs agoPoliticsPolanski challenged over whether he thinks Israel has right to existThe Green Party leader spoke to the Today programme after coming second in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.18 hrs agoBurnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contractsThe prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".10 hrs agoPoliticsLabour sees off Green challenge to win Holborn by-electionLabour's Sagal Abdi-Wali beats Green Party leader Zack Polanski to hold the north London seat.16 hrs agoPoliticsWiddecombe suspect had 'particular hostility to Reform', court toldKerry is charged with the murder of the 78-year-old former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman.12 hrs agoUKChris Mason: Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so farThe Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.20 hrs agoPoliticsEx-first minister Mark Drakeford suggests Wales Office should goCreated 60 years ago, most of the powers it used to hold were transferred to Cardiff Bay in 1999.UK and Germany will face threats together, says Burnham in BerlinAhead of a UK-EU summit next month, Burnham said he was committed to "see if we can bring the UK closer to Europe".'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UKRoland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homesTory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.Greens investigate party member behind Zionism motionIt has emerged Lubna Speitan was listed in court documents as a "close friend" of a man later jailed for supporting al-Qaeda.Features and analysisChris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over votersKemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.Why Tories are talking about winning the next electionKemi Badenoch is more popular than her party right now - Tories are hoping it will rub off on them.What's in the Conservatives' inheritance tax plan and who benefits?BBC Verify looks into the party's move to overhaul the tax that is levied on inherited wealth.Badenoch's £10bn air defence plan points to growing concern over protecting UK's skiesThe government and the Conservatives both agree the UK needs better air defences in an increasingly dangerous world.Tensions exposed among Greens by 'Zionism is racism' conference voteWhat may be troubling for the Greens institutionally is what this episode reveals about some of the dynamics in the party.From our Political Editor Chris MasonChris Mason: Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack PolanskiSenior party figures have criticised his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so farThe Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over votersKemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says BadenochThe Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds.Chris Mason: Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City mattersThe prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football, the BBC's political editor writes.BBC InDepthHow long can Labour's feel-good factor last?The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donationsAs Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg.The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enoughIn an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massiveThe governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform.Watch/ListenPolanski challenged over whether he thinks Israel has right to existThe Green Party leader defends his decision to miss a debate on a controversial motion about Zionism which was passed by party members.'Deeply personal moment': Watch Sagal Abdi-Wali's by-election victory speechLabour beat the Green Party with 45% of the vote in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.Polanski challenged over whether he thinks Israel has right to existThe Green Party leader spoke to the Today programme after coming second in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.Polanski questioned on Green Party's Zionism motionThe Green Party leader speaks to BBC Breakfast after he lost the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.Chris Mason: Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack PolanskiSenior party figures have criticised his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.
