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BBC Politics19 May 2026

More than 60 Labour MPs call for review of UK voting system

The MPs say the current first-past-the-post system for general elections is "broken".

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

More than 60 Labour MPs call for review of UK voting system

The MPs say the current first-past-the-post system for general elections is "broken".

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government

Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.

BBC Politics19 May 2026

John Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first minister

The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Makerfield by-election candidates announced

Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield?

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned

The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.

Economy
BBC Politics19 May 2026

HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned

The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.

Economy
BBC Politics19 May 2026

Welsh first minister confirms he discussed independence with Starmer

Rhun ap Iorwerth was accused of being distracted by the issue after he pressed the case for more powers.

BBC Politics19 May 2026

Welsh first minister confirms he raised independence with Starmer

Rhun ap Iorwerth was accused of being distracted by the issue after he pressed the case for more powers.

BBC Politics19 May 2026

Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this month

Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this month

Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election

Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election.

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