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BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

Weekend voting to be piloted in May elections

Findings from the experiment will be published later this year and inform future electoral reform.

Politics
BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

Weekend voting to be piloted in May elections

Findings from the experiment will be published later this year and inform future electoral reform.

Politics
BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

MPs' pay to rise by 5% to £98,599 a year from April

Westminster's expenses watchdog says MPs are dealing with higher levels of complex casework and abuse.

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BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

Farage calls for changes to election voting rules

The Reform UK leader says postal voting should be restricted to those with a 'valid reason'.

PoliticsReform
BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.

Economy
BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

Henry Zeffman: Starmer seeks to carve out distinct UK approach to this conflict

This is delicate terrain for the prime minister both in the UK and among international leaders too.

BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

Labour promises to replace Wales' largest hospital if it wins Senedd election

Eluned Morgan said Labour would redevelop hospitals in Cardiff and Wrexham, and support a new one in west Wales.

PoliticsHealthcare
BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

More than 100,000 Britons register for help in Middle East

Foreign Office sources say no evacuation was imminent but the government is preparing for potential scenarios.

BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?

A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May.

PoliticsReform
BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

Reform council deputy admits post image was AI

Darren Grimes says the picture was used for "illustrative purposes" in his blog.

BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

Reform council deputy admits post image was AI

Darren Grimes says the picture was used for "illustrative purposes" in his blog.

BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

Labour promises same-day mental health services if it wins Senedd election

Eluned Morgan will promise better mental health services as she launches her Senedd election campaign.

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