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BBC Politics10 Aug 2026

Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.

BBC Politics10 Aug 2026

MSP apologises for hurt caused by rape 'demonisation' comments

Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan is facing criticism from rape survivors groups and politicians over a podcast interview.

Environment
BBC Politics10 Aug 2026

MSP apologises for hurt caused by rape 'demonisation' comments

Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan is facing criticism from rape survivors groups and politicians over a podcast interview.

Environment
BBC Politics10 Aug 2026

Send foreign prisoners abroad to end early releases, says Reform

The party also plans to create additional capacity in the system by building 'Nightingale' prisons.

Crime
BBC Politics10 Aug 2026

Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat

The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".

BBC Politics10 Aug 2026

Send foreign prisoners abroad to end early releases, says Reform

The party also plans to create additional capacity in the system by building 'Nightingale' prisons.

Crime
BBC Politics10 Aug 2026

Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat

The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".

BBC Politics10 Aug 2026

Risk of patient safety 'bonfire' with Health Bill changes, Lib Dems say

The party says the government's plans to modernise the NHS risk another major hospital scandal.

Healthcare
BBC Politics10 Aug 2026

Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months

The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.

Defence
BBC Politics10 Aug 2026

Risk of patient safety 'bonfire' with Health Bill changes, Lib Dems say

The party says the government's plans to modernise the NHS risk another major hospital scandal.

Healthcare
BBC Politics9 Aug 2026

Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living

The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics8 Aug 2026

What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?

People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.