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BBC Politics17 Apr 2026

Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl

Sir Keir and the top official at the Foreign Office at the time are expected to face questions from MPs next week.

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BBC Politics17 Apr 2026

Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl

Sir Keir and the top official at the Foreign Office at the time are expected to face questions from MPs next week.

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BBC Politics17 Apr 2026

Why are the 2026 local elections so significant?

BBC West Midlands political editor Elizabeth Glinka explains the significance of 14 local elections.

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BBC Politics17 Apr 2026

Why Starmer is under renewed pressure over Mandelson scandal

Political correspondent Harry Farley reports as new information emerges about the former US ambassador's appointment to the role.

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BBC Politics16 Apr 2026

Badenoch accuses PM of misleading MPs over Mandelson vetting

It follows a report Lord Mandelson failed his security vetting for the role of US ambassador but this was overruled by the Foreign Office.

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BBC Politics16 Apr 2026

Party leaders say how they engage young people in politics

Party leaders each face questions from an audience of voters in Llandudno.

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BBC Politics16 Apr 2026

What changes people want to see in Swindon

We asked what issues people in Swindon cared about most going into the local elections.

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BBC Politics15 Apr 2026

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.

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BBC Politics15 Apr 2026

Orkney Election Hustings

Candidates bidding to be Orkney's next MSP face questions from people across the island.

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BBC Politics15 Apr 2026

A simple guide to every new constituency in Wales - and all the election candidates

How we vote is changing Wales - here's what you need to know about the new Senedd constituencies.

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BBC Politics14 Apr 2026

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.

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BBC Politics14 Apr 2026

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.

PoliticsDefenceHealthcare