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BBC Politics31 Mar 2026

UK and France extend talks over new small boats deal

A three-year deal to pay for more French patrols to intercept smuggling gangs was due to expire at midnight.

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BBC Politics31 Mar 2026

UK and France in last-minute talks to renew small boats deal

A three-year deal to pay for more French patrols to intercept smuggling gangs expires at midnight.

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BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

Border security chief to step down after 18 months in the job

Martin Hewitt had been tasked with cutting the numbers trying to get to the UK in small boats.

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BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

Border security chief steps down after 18 months in the job

Martin Hewitt had been tasked with cutting the numbers trying to get to the UK in small boats.

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BBC Politics26 Feb 2026

UK asylum claims drop slightly in 2025 as small boat arrivals rise by 13%

Some 100,625 people claimed asylum in the year to December and about 40% of these arrived by small boats, figures show.

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BBC Politics26 Feb 2026

UK asylum claims drop slightly in 2025 as small boat arrivals rise by 13%

Some 100,625 people claimed asylum in the year to December and about 40% of these arrived by small boats, figures show.

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BBC Politics23 Feb 2026

Reform promises agency to ensure illegal migrant removals

The party's new home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf says it would be a "burning" priority for a Reform UK government.

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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Members of the public react as Starmer resigns

People in York and Manchester share their views as Keir Starmer stands down as the leader of the Labour Party.

BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Watch: Burnham says he will stand to replace Starmer

Andy Burnham says he will run to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister following his resignation.

BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Sir Keir Starmer's premiership in six charts

BBC Verify looks at the record of Sir Keir's time in government in six key areas since he took office in July 2024.

BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

'Keir Starmer always had the best intentions and I wish him the best'

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says he is "proud" of his work with Sir Keir Starmer after the prime minister announced he would resign.

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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Sarwar 'proud' of work with Starmer despite resignation call

The Scottish Labour leader was the first major party figure to call for the prime minister to quit.

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