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BBC Politics29 May 2026

Donaldson letter to sex abuse accuser had 'nothing to do with allegations', court hears

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

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BBC Politics27 May 2026

Starmer arson accused refused to film attack, court told

Ukrainian-born Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc is accused of conspiring to set fire to a car linked to the prime minster.

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BBC Politics27 May 2026

Starmer arson accused refused to film attack, court told

Ukrainian-born Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc is accused of conspiring to set fire to a car linked to the prime minster.

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BBC Politics27 May 2026

Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest

The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions.

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BBC Politics27 May 2026

Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest

The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions.

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BBC Politics26 May 2026

Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal

The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.

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BBC Politics26 May 2026

Sentences of boys spared custody over Hampshire rape referred to Court of Appeal, PM says

The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.

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BBC Politics25 May 2026

The questions raised by the Peter Murrell embezzlement controversy

Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.

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BBC Politics22 May 2026

Palantir boss hits out at Khan in Met contract row

Palantir UK chief says blocking £50m Met deal will give "hostile states and criminals an advantage".

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BBC Politics22 May 2026

Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt

Reform UK says Farage will appeal the County Court judgment because he had not been aware of the claim.

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BBC Politics22 May 2026

Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt

Reform UK says Farage will appeal the County Court judgment because he had not been aware of the claim.

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BBC Politics21 May 2026

Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms

The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.

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