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BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Rayner warns immigration reforms risk being 'un-British'

Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government's proposals.

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BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

PM swerves questions on whether he spoke to Mandelson over Epstein friendship

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch repeatedly asks if the prime minister spoke to Peter Mandelson about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein before picking him to be a UK ambassador.

BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Greens push for billions to be spent on energy support if bills rise

Leader Zack Polanksi says ministers should end "uncertainty" over future prices caused by the conflict.

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BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

PM swerves questions on whether he spoke to Mandelson over Epstein friendship

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch repeatedly asks if the prime minister spoke to Peter Mandelson about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein before picking him to be a UK ambassador.

BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.

BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.

BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

MSP rules out reintroducing assisted dying bill after Scottish election

Liam McArthur said it was time to pass the baton to someone else after five years of work on the now-rejected bill.

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BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

MSP rules out reintroducing assisted dying bill after Scottish election

Liam McArthur said it was time to pass the baton to someone else after five years of work on the now-rejected bill.

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BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Greens push for billions to be spent on energy support if bills rise

Leader Zack Polanksi says ministers should end "uncertainty" over future prices caused by the conflict.

Environment
BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Irish PM boxes clever as Trump doubles down on Starmer 'disappointment'

BBC News NI political editor Enda McClafferty looks at how Micheál Martin fared against Donald Trump during their St Patrick's Day meeting.

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BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation

The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.

BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation

The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.