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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Reform UK takes control of Sunderland City Council

Labour ran the council for more than 50 years but a new raft of Reform councillors are now in power.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Five election moments you may have missed

Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Five election moments you may have missed

Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics8 May 2026

Five election moments you may have missed

Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics2 May 2026

Chris Mason: PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond

In his interview with the Today Programme, Sir Keir Starmer addressed the whirlwind of recent events, from wars to rising antisemitism.

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BBC Politics2 May 2026

Chris Mason: PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond

In his interview with the Today Programme, Sir Keir Starmer addressed the whirlwind of recent events, from wars to rising antisemitism.

Defence
BBC Politics30 Apr 2026

UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major

The former Tory PM tells the BBC political leaders are letting young people down by failing tackle long-term problems.

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BBC Politics30 Apr 2026

UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major

The former Tory PM tells the BBC political leaders are letting young people down by failing to tackle long-term problems.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

Interest rates expected to be held as uncertainty over Iran war continues

Future base rate changes are hard to predict as analysts judge the economic impact of the Iran war.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

Interest rates expected to be held as uncertainty over Iran war continues

Future base rate changes are hard to predict as analysts judge the economic impact of the Iran war.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

PM defends record as Badenoch says he squandered election win

The prime minister and Conservative leader argue over welfare and defence spending ahead of May elections.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

PM defends record as Badenoch says he squandered election win

The prime minister and Conservative leader argue over welfare and defence spending ahead of May elections.

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