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BBC Politics17 May 2026

HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure

A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.

Politics
BBC Politics17 May 2026

London mayor warning over northern Olympic bid

The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

Defence
BBC Politics17 May 2026

Richmond-upon-Thames: The borough with no opposition

Liberal Democrats won every single seat in Richmond-upon-Thames at the local election, but is that good for democracy?

Politics
BBC Politics17 May 2026

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Why is the Labour party losing so many Muslim voters?

Housing
BBC Politics17 May 2026

Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".

BBC Politics17 May 2026

Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".

BBC Politics17 May 2026

Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight

The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.

Politics
BBC Politics17 May 2026

Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight

The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.

Politics
BBC Politics16 May 2026

Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?

Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?

Politics
BBC Politics16 May 2026

Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?

Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?

Politics
BBC Politics16 May 2026

North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed

The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

BBC Politics16 May 2026

Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour

The former health secretary says there must be a "proper contest" while Burnham says Labour needs to be "saved from where it's been".