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BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

Troubles' legacy bill 'unfit for purpose' says ex-minister

Al Carns cited his opposition to the bill as one of the reasons why he quit the government on Thursday.

BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt

The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns

Al Carns quit as the armed forces minister in a row over defence spending, hours after John Healey also quit as defence secretary.

Defence
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns

Al Carns quit as the armed forces minister in a row over defence spending, hours after John Healey also quit as defence secretary.

Defence
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt

The contraction in April comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told

Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author.

Crime
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told

Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author.

Crime
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor

The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.

Politics
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party

The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.

Defence
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party

The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.

Defence
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party

The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.

Defence
BBC Politics11 Jun 2026

Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens

Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.

Defence