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BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

Starmer most popular PM - in Toby Jug sales

Toby Jugs depicting Sir Keir outsold all other prime ministers in the Parliament shop in 2025.

Politics
BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

Starmer most popular PM - in Toby Jug sales

Toby Jugs depicting Sir Keir outsold all other prime ministers in the Parliament shop in 2025.

Politics
BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

UK allows US to use bases to strike Iranian sites targeting Strait of Hormuz

Downing Street said ministers approved the expansion after accusing Iran of "reckless strikes".

Politics
BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

I want to hold balance of power at next general election, says Zack Polanski

Green Party leader says thought of becoming PM is 'on his mind' and the aim of 30-40 MPs now feels "under ambitious".

PoliticsEnvironment
BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

I want to hold balance of power at next general election, says Zack Polanski

Green Party leader says thought of becoming PM is 'on his mind' and the aim of 30-40 MPs now feels "under ambitious".

PoliticsEnvironment
BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps

The government says it will step in to clean up some of the biggest illegal rubbish tips in England.

PoliticsEconomy
BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps

The government says it will step in to clean up some of the biggest illegal rubbish tips in England.

PoliticsEconomy
BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

Labour MPs threaten vote to show opposition to Mahmood's migration plans

Opponents are considering using parliamentary procedure to force a vote to highlight their concerns.

PoliticsImmigration
BBC Politics19 Mar 2026

Reform UK's Scottish manifesto pledges analysed

BBC Scotland journalists have analysed some of the policies in Reform's manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election.

PoliticsReform
BBC Politics19 Mar 2026

UK reveals aid priorities after major cuts to budget

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

PoliticsEconomyDefence
BBC Politics19 Mar 2026

Reform vows to cut Scottish income tax below UK rate

Nigel Farage's party has launched a manifesto and unveiled its candidates for the Holyrood election.

PoliticsEconomyReform
BBC Politics19 Mar 2026

UK reveals aid priorities after major cuts to budget

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

PoliticsEconomyDefence