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BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

'Dedicated' former MP dies aged 92

David Winnick is described as a "true legend" and "dedicated" public servant following his death.

BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

Farage says local elections are referendum on Starmer, as he launches campaign

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is launching his party's push to take control of more councils at a rally in Sunderland.

PoliticsReform
BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

More than 13 million living in poverty, new figures show

The level rose slightly on the previous year while the number of children living in poverty has remained steady.

BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

UK now 'ready' to seize Russian shadow fleet ships, Healey says

Forces can now board sanctioned vessels if required, after ministers identified a legal basis in January.

BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

Tories launch Welsh election campaign promising lower taxes

Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar said only his party offered Welsh voters "real, credible, positive change".

PoliticsEconomy
BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

King's Speech to take place days after key May elections

King Charles III will attend Parliament to read out the government's legislative agenda for the coming months.

Politics
BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

King's Speech to take place days after key May elections

King Charles III will attend Parliament to read out the government's legislative agenda for the coming months.

Politics
BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

Far-fetched to think McSweeney faked phone theft, says PM

Messages relating to Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador could have been lost in the alleged theft.

Crime
BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

Speaker urged to make PM answer the question

The public are growing tired of Sir Keir Starmer's conduct at PMQs, according to letters obtained by the BBC.

BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

Speaker urged to stop Keir Starmer avoiding MPs' questions

The public are growing tired of Sir Keir Starmer's conduct at PMQs, according to letters obtained by the BBC.

Politics
BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies

The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

Defence
BBC Politics26 Mar 2026

Far-fetched to think McSweeney faked phone theft, says PM

Messages relating to Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador could have been lost in the alleged theft.

Crime