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BBC Politics13 Apr 2026

Sarwar puts NHS at heart of Scottish Labour's election pitch

The party has announced its plans for health, education and taxation ahead of next month's Holyrood election.

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BBC Politics13 Apr 2026

Plaid Cymru's manifesto explained in a minute

Gareth Lewis explains the key headlines from Plaid Cymru's manifesto for the 2026 Senedd election.

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BBC Politics13 Apr 2026

Starmer says UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports

UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.

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BBC Politics13 Apr 2026

UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation

Sir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on in Parliament.

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BBC Politics13 Apr 2026

UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz

UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.

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BBC Politics12 Apr 2026

Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028

The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election.

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BBC Politics12 Apr 2026

Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028

The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election.

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BBC Politics12 Apr 2026

Welsh election not about independence, Plaid Cymru candidate says

Plaid has promised not to hold a referendum if it gets into government, but would commission research into independence.

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BBC Politics11 Apr 2026

Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK

BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley talks to voters in England, Scotland and Wales to get the real story on May's elections.

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BBC Politics10 Apr 2026

Who can I vote for in my area?

Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live and who you can vote for.

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BBC Politics10 Apr 2026

Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor

The by-election was called after the Cliftonville division's serving councillor was jailed for coercive behaviour.

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BBC Politics9 Apr 2026

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Labour of failing to build enough social and affordable homes.

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